Sikhism in New Zealand Sikhism in New Zealand The Sikh population in New Zealand more than doubled from 9,500 in the 2006 Census to 19,000 in the 2013 Census. Sikhism is currently the fourth largest non-Christian religion in New Zealand, behind Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. Sikhism is a world religion with over 27 million followers worldwide, with majority of their population in Punjab, India. Indians started arriving in New Zealand at the end of the 19th century; most immigrants arrived from Punjab and Gujarat. Most Indians settled in Waikato, Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch. There is a significant history of many Punjabis being dairy farmers
Auckland City FC Oceanian National Friendlies Auckland City FC Auckland City Football Club is a New Zealand semi-professional football club based in the suburb of Sandringham in Auckland, New Zealand. They currently compete in the ISPS Handa Premiership, the highest level of domestic football in New Zealand. Auckland City have established themselves as a major force in both New Zealand and Oceania, having won seven league titles and nine OFC Champions League titles since their foundation. Formed in 2004 following the inception of the New Zealand Football Championship, a brand new top level of domestic football in New Zealand, Auckland City currently play