Our Team - एक टीम, एक ध्येय, एकजुटीची नवी ओळख!
Mrs. Gauri Puranik
President
Contact: +64 21 026 36800
Namaskar!
मराठी संस्कृतीचा वारसा जतन करणे आणि पुढच्या पिढीपर्यंत पोहोचवणे हेच माझे ध्येय.
With over 12 years of training in Bharatnatyam and deep involvement in cultural activities & festivals, I’ve seen firsthand how art and tradition bring people together. As Cultural Head, I aim to curate meaningful programs that celebrate Maharashtra’s rich heritage while creating spaces for our community in Aotearoa to connect, participate, and grow.
Dance has always been my way of expressing the spirit of our culture. I believe every festival, every performance is an opportunity to pass on our values, music, and traditions to the next generation.
मी जिथे पाऊल टाकेन, तिथे संस्कृती फुलवेन.
Mrs. Reshma Birwatkar
Secretary & Social Media-IT
Contact: +64 21 169 8927
नमस्कार मंडळी!
AMAI च्या सचिवपदाची जबाबदारी सांभाळताना आपल्या मराठी समाजासाठी योगदान देण्याची संधी मिळाल्याचा मला आनंद आणि अभिमान वाटतो. समाजसेवा आणि आपली संस्कृती व परंपरा जपण्याच्या उद्देशाने मी AMAI मध्ये सहभागी झाले. गेल्या चार वर्षांपासून मुलांना मराठी भाषा व संस्कृती शिकवणे आणि विविध सामुदायिक कार्यक्रमांमध्ये स्वयंसेवक म्हणून योगदान देणे, याचा मला अनुभव आहे.
वेबसाइट डेव्हलपमेंट आणि सोशल मीडिया क्षेत्रातील माझ्या तांत्रिक व सर्जनशील कौशल्यांचा उपयोग करून समाजातील संवाद आणि सहभाग वाढवण्याची माझी इच्छा आहे. व्यावसायिकदृष्ट्या मी आरोग्यसेवा क्षेत्रात कार्यरत असून, नृत्य आणि चित्रकला ही माझी आवडती क्षेत्रे आहेत. AMAI च्या प्रगतीसाठी योगदान देण्यास मी उत्सुक आहे.
I am honoured to serve as the Secretary of AMAI and contribute to our Marathi community. Over the past four years, I have volunteered in various initiatives, including teaching Marathi language and culture to children and supporting community events. I look forward to using my technical and creative skills in website development and social media to strengthen communication and community engagement. Professionally, I work in the healthcare sector. Beyond work, I enjoy dancing and creating visual art, which allow me to express my creativity. I am excited to contribute to AMAI’s growth and strengthen our community bonds.
जय महाराष्ट्र!
Mrs. Farha Naz Metrani
Treasurer
Contact: +64 22 044 5356
Namaskar!
Being relatively new to the AMAI community has not stopped it from quickly becoming a very special part of my life. I have found a strong sense of connection, friendship and belonging here, and today I genuinely consider this community my extended family.
My commitment to AMAI comes from a sincere desire to give back. I hope to contribute through initiatives that strengthen connections, encourage collaboration and create opportunities for our community to support one another professionally, socially and culturally.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and contribute, and I look forward to turning that appreciation into meaningful work for our AMAI community.
Mrs. Sayali Rane Dalvi
Executive Comittee
Contact: +64 22 093 0858
Namaskaar!
मराठी संस्कृती ही आपली ओळख आहे—ती जपताना आणि पुढे नेताना तिच्यात नवे अर्थ आणि अनुभव जोडत राहणे हे माझे ध्येय आहे.
Creative expression has always been an important part of who I am, and I believe it plays a meaningful role in how we connect, celebrate, and share our culture as a community. My time at Sir J. J. College, Mumbai has helped shape my creative expression, design thinking, and approach to visual storytelling.
For me, Marathi culture is about identity, connection, and a sense of home that we carry with us wherever we are. My focus is on contributing through creative expression and community engagement, helping shape cultural experiences that are thoughtful, inclusive, and visually engaging for all generations.
संस्कृती जपताना, तिला नव्या पिढीपर्यंत अभिमानाने घेऊन जाणे हेच माझे प्रयत्न.
Mr. Jaigopal Oberoi
Executive Committee
Contact: +64 22 500 5155
Namaskar!
I am very happy to be a part of this wonderful Auckland Marathi Association Inc (AMAI) community group.
This group is a great platform to celebrate and preserve our Marathi culture, language, traditions, and the spirit of togetherness. I look forward to sharing experiences, supporting each other, and building new friendships and connections within the community.
I am excited to connect with all of you and contribute positively to this group.
Thank you, and warm greetings to everyone!
Mr. Swapnil Paranjape
Executive Comittee
Contact: +64 22 523 1919
Namaskaar!
परकीयांच्या टाचांखाली भाषा आमची चिरडली गेली,पण अभिमानाची ठिणगी तिच्या अंतरात कधीच विझली नाही.
I chose to join the team of AMAI to spread awareness about Marathi culture amongst Indian youth who are oblivious about it, I also intend to spread importance of joining this community to the Indian youth as this community helps in career growth.
I have more than 10 years of experience in event management and I have done anchoring amongst wide crowd. As an event manager I will make sure the event is a plus one leaving no room for complains, no room for discrepancies and will be only entertainment entertainment and entertainment. This year onwards our events will be special and exciting and I will make sure of that. My core areas of event management include anchoring and logistics.
Outside AMAI I am a business development specialist in Insurance sector and a hospitality professional. I take interest in fitness, cycling, dancing, travelling and community conversations.