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Organisational development in New Zealand(1950-2000)
1950? 1995
Formation of regional Islamic Associations in major cities.
1979-80
Establishment of a national Federation of all the Islamic Associations within New Zealand called FIANZ (Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc.)
1985
FIANZ entered into Halal Food Certification, primarily Halal Meat certification
1990
Establishment of Islamic National Women?s Council under the umbrella of FIANZ
1990
Formation of New Zealand Muslim Youth and Sports organisation, based in Auckland, under the umbrella of FIANZ
1990
Formation of an Educational Trust, called Islamic Education and Dawah Trust (IEDT) (its services are valued by Muslim community residing in the Auckland area)
1991
Establishment of a business entity called AMANA Corporation, as a business division within FIANZ.
1992
The formation of Mount Roskill Islamic Trust in Auckland area.
1998
Formation of the Muslim Students and Youth Association of New Zealand (MSYANZ) under the umbrella of FIANZ. MSYANZ is organised through university network.
1998
Formation of Al-Manar Trust in Auckland area.
2000
Formation of FIANZ Youth Division, managed by MSYANZ.
2000
Establishment of FIANZ national religious advisory board under the umbrella of FIANZ, known as ?Ulema Board of New Zealand?. This board includes respected Imams. These Imams are all graduates from reputed Islamic universities in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan