New Zealand: Sikh Parade Halted by Church Protest, 'This is Not India' Slogans Raised

• A Sikh Kirtan parade in Manurewa, South Auckland, New Zealand, was confronted by a local church group.
• Protesters, led by Brian Tamaki, raised slogans like 'This is New Zealand, not India' and performed a 'Haka' dance.
• The church group cited 'national identity' and 'mass immigration' as reasons, calling New Zealand a 'Christian country'.
• Sikh community condemned the incident as an 'attack on religious freedom', showing restraint due to Guru Granth Sahib.
• Akal Takht and SGPC in India condemned the incident, urging the New Zealand government to ensure minority safety.

Why It Matters: Clash over religious freedom and national identity in New Zealand sparks debate on immigration.