Sikh religious processions, known as Nagar Kirtans, in New Zealand have recently faced repeated disruptions from a local right-wing group, sparking significant concern within the global Sikh community and drawing reactions from India. For the second time in less than a month, a Nagar Kirtan was confronted by protesters performing the traditional Māori haka and displaying banners with slogans such as 'This is New Zealand, not India' and 'Keep NZ, NZ'. The latest incident occurred in Tauranga on Sunday, January 11, during a procession organized to mark Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary. This followed a similar confrontation in Auckland approximately three weeks prior, which had also targeted a Sikh parade. The protesting group, identified as 'The True Patriots of New Zealand' and associated with Pentecostal leader Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church, claims to object to the 'importation of overseas political issues' and advocates for preserving New Zealand's cultural identity. Videos circulating on social media show the protesters confronting the Sikh participants, though police were present at both events to prevent escalation and ensure the religious processions could continue safely. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president, Harjinder Singh Dhami, and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, have strongly condemned these disruptions. Both leaders have appealed to the governments of New Zealand and India to take serious note of the incidents and implement strict actions to protect the religious freedom of the Sikh diaspora abroad. The Sikh community has been praised for maintaining restraint and continuing their peaceful march despite the provocative acts.