GPW (Gujarati Pariwar (Waikato) Inc.) can be what you want it to be. Get Involved!

There can't be GPW without members to support them. So If you are a person of Gujarati decent, please join the organization by becoming either an Individual or family member. GPW preserves, and celebrates our culture and special festivals/events. It provides you with a forum for exchange of social and cultural views.

We encourage you to become a member of Gujarati Pariwar (Waikato) Inc and enjoy the benefits. Membership dues help to fund many programs that we bring throughout the year.

With the help of every member, our goals and dreams can be reality. We encourage each and every family to participate in GPW by becoming a member and participate in its activities and help us grow.

GPW is a window into Gujarati cultural heritage. For you, for your youngsters, and for the local New Zealand community

GPW is an outlet for you and for your youngsters to develop culturally

GPW is involved in community causes, here and in India

Your active participation can make many more things happen in GPW

Above all,GPW is an organization to belong to, for all of us, who either have roots in India or interest in India and have made our home in Conneciticut.

GPW is a very active organization. It provides activities for adults, children and senior citizens all year round. There are cultural, religious and fun filled activities. For more information on activities click on items below

Why become a member?

you can become a GPW member by filling out the membership form and sending in the appropriate fee.

We welcome you as a member of the Gujarati Pariwar (Waikato) and look forward to your active involvement.

Since 2016 Gujarati Pariwar (Waikato) Inc offers fun-filled activities as well as cultural and community events for all age groups throughout the year. For a nominal fee, your returns are HUGE!

Why join Gujarati Pariwar (Waikato) Inc?

Cultural Connection

Excellent opportunity to become a part of the emerging Indian community. You will meet gujarati professionals, business owners, and have enormous networking opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a social circle and make new and life long friends. And who knows…you may even find some old connections too!

Celebrations of Festivals

We celebrate festivals with true spirit combined with great food and cultural aspects.

Holi : One full day of musical events amalgamated with skits & other dance programs.

Navratri : GPW hires professional Singers/Music Group to perform those melodious Garba/Rass tunes.

Diwali : We celebrate diwali togather, and serve delicious authentic Gujarati food.

Gayatri Jayanti

Nand Mahotsav

Ganesh Chaturthi etc

Special Events throughout the year

… and much more that cannot be listed in words!   So why wait? Join the growing gujarati community. Becoming part of GPW takes less than 2 minutes of your efforts, so lets get started!

Namaste, Kia Ora

" Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat..."


Welcome to the Gujarati Pariwar Waikato online community. This website is dedicated for all the Gujaratis residing in New Zealand, with the intention to keep each other connected. Gujarati Pariwar Waikato is committed towards the progress of enlightening the community and our fundamental approach to this is by encouraging the new generation ahead. Our purpose is to preserve the heritage & customs of Gujarati Culture.

Our motto  is Sanskar, Sanskriti and Sahyog.  

Sanskar: Preserving the values of our mother nation and instilling them in our future generations

Sanskriti: Our culture; which is the most valuable inheritance that we can leave for our next successors.  

Sahyog: Unity through people for perseverance and preservance of our traditions. 

Gujarati Pariwar Waikato’s vision is to help the Gujarati community to prosper in life while still maintaining a positive focus on serving the community. We invite all Gujaratis from all across  New Zealand to be part of this initiative and share their thoughts and ideas.