Auckland Council first resource consent meeting was done by JTD members, our architect and planner.

Official architect for our Derasar project is assigned. India Sompura based on Gurudev guidance assigned and Derasar design including idol placement prepared.

Jain Derasar’s auctioned place was settled and legally acquired by New Zealand Jain Charitable Trust.

New charitable trust deed is executed.

10AM JTD Committee won the auction for Jain Derasar – address was kept confidential until legal formalities.

Shree Udayvallabsuriji Maharaj Saheb gave blessings as Sangh’s Guru. Nirmal Jain Sangh name announced for Sangh along with Shree Munisuvratswamiji as Sangh’s Mulnayak.

First Journey to Derasar Committee formation to build Jain Derasar & Aaradhna Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.

Veer Sainik from Tapovan India conducted all Paryushan rituals and we continued thereafter every year with Tapovan.

Existing Lord Parshwanathji, Nakoda Bhairavji, Shantinathji, Padmavati Devi, Sarasvati Devi were welcomed at Jain Religious Centre & first pooja; Sangh Swamivatsalya celebrated. First Paryushan was celebrated in 2010 at Sangh – most rituals performed by members.

44/F Portage Road New Lynn, Auckland lease signed for Jain Religious Centre.

New Zealand Jain Sangh Charitable Trust formed (CC44060). First Committee established for Sangh.

Families started doing events in community halls, Paryushan & other Jain events at various devotees' homes.

Most of Jains arrived in New Zealand. Prior to 2000 few Jain families existed but no formal Jain Sangh established.