Our Story

Back in 2006, it was proposed to Zoroastrians living in New Zealand that a community centre be established in Auckland. The purpose of this centre would be to provide a place of worship, as well as a permanent venue for Zoroastrians to come together for their functions, get-togethers and various community events. The centre would in turn advance and preserve the Zoroastrian culture and faith for our youth and future generations.

Thus, the Zoroastrian Community Trust of New Zealand (ZCT) was formed in 2007 with a single minded vision to oversee the establishment of a community centre and place of worship in Auckland.

The Zoroastrian community in New Zealand consist of comparatively young, first generation migrants who have come mainly from India to make New Zealand their new home.

Over the past 18 years, ZCT has collected funds through their pledge donors, one-off donations from individuals and businesses and via various fundraising efforts.

Today, ZCT has 82 Pledge Donors, from approximately 200 families in New Zealand. By giving us your support, you do not just help us grow, you give our youth the opportunity to grow, in turn, enabling us collectively to succeed; and “Success is Progress”.

Our Trust Deed and our Trustees

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The Trust Deed - 2007

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Amendment to the Deed - 2018

Taimur Badhniwalla

Navzad Cooverji

Adil Kapadia

Fali Mistry

Farida Master

Our Admin and Profile Secretary

Anahita Badhniwalla

Our Key Objectives

The following have been identified as the key objectives of ZCT:

Work together for the long term good of the Zoroastrian community in New Zealand.
For Zoroastrians to have a permanent home in New Zealand for:
- A place of worship where religious ceremonies can be held without limitations or restrictions;
- A community functions and activities;
- Regular classes for Zoroastrian education of children and adults;
- A fixed place where Zoroastrian youth and senior citizens can interact and socialize;
- A library and learning centre;

Our Core Values

The core values of ZCT are as follows:

Commitment to establish a community centre in Auckland, NZ;
Unity in working together with the wider good of the community and to achieve its objective;
Transparency by being accountable to the community and our Pledge Donors on the Trust’s financials.

As a whole, these values act as cornerstones by providing stability, progress and growth of the Zoroastrian community in New Zealand. In essence, ZCT’s motto: Success Through Progress.