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Kanwaljit S Bakshi (Bakshi) was born in Delhi in India.

In 2001 Bakshi and his family came to live in New Zealand. They were attracted by the opportunities offered in New Zealand for their sons’ education and future well-being also for business growth.

Prior to moving to New Zealand Kanwal, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi and has 23 years of business experience, had business links with New Zealand via family friends. Since moving to New Zealand Kanwal has been active in a number of business ventures covering property, wholesaling and the fashion industry. He has been involved with the National Party since arriving in New Zealand seven years ago.

Bakshi is actively involved in the NZ Indian community and is a member of a range of business and socially focused organisations. He is currently the Deputy Chairman of the India Trade Group Inc and an Executive Member of the Auckland Indian Association. He is the Vice Chairman of the Hindu Heritage Centre’s (Management Committee) and the Secretary of the Auckland Sikh Society which has its base in the Manukau East electorate. He was a founder member of Sikh Naujawan Sabha, an organisation which focuses on assisting teenage children to meet their full potential.

Bakshi has been happily married to Irvinder Kaur for nineteen years. They have two sons.

Contact Details:

Email: kanwal.bakshi@national.org.nz
Phone: (04)817 9303 (Parliament)
Phone: (09) 278 9302 (Electorate)
Website: www.bakshi.co.nz