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Welcoming Ramadhan in Wellington, New Zealand



Alhamdulillah..

Ramadhan is soon coming.

This holy month blessed with so many beautiful pahala and deeds, given to those who dedicate their niat or willingness, as well as their deeds and action only for Allah SWT the Almighty. Ramadhan is not only about refraining from eating, drinking and conducting intimate intercourse. Or stop gossiping and It is also the perfect time for us to reflect upon everything we have done and redeem ourselves, trying to be a way better person. Ramadhan will be the high time for us to restrain from unnecessary and consuming greed, to share more to others and to get closer to our Creator.




This year, we have our Ramadhan in Wellington, New Zealand.

Our first time ever.

Selalu ada saat pertama untuk banyak hal dan kali ini, kami puasa untuk edisi perdana di Wellington, Selandia Baru. Well, tentu saja hal ini menambah keistimewaan bulan penuh berkah yang selalu kita tunggu. Selandia Baru menjadi negara ke-lima untuk saya yang menjadi 'rumah' dan tempat menjalankan ibadah puasa. Selain Indonesia, alhamdulillah saya diberi kesempatan untuk menikmati Ramadhan di Melbourne, Australia; Brussels, Belgia; Geneva, Swiss; New York City, AS; dan Wellington, Selandia Baru. Along with me, Udi my hubby menggenapi pengalaman saya di 4 negara, sementara untuk anak - anak, ini kali ketiga mereka berganti tempat tinggal.  Tentu saja, tempat yang paling menyenangkan untuk menjalankan ibadah ini tak lain dan tak bukan adalah di tanah air tercinta.

Bukan bermaksud untuk sombong tapi kami benar - benar mencatat dan menikmati kesempatan yang diberikan Allah SWT kepada kami sekeluarga. Tentu saja banyak suka duka yang dialami saat menjalani ibadah di bulan suci Ramadhan jauh dari keluarga besar dan tanah air kesayangan. Ada banyak kerinduan yang terasa di dada. Nanti aku cerita lebih lanjut deh mengenai keseruannya ya, terutama dari the land of the Kiwis.

Now, let's see how Ramadhan is here in Wellington, New Zealand. Since we started it at the end of summer and the beginning of fall or autumn, the length of time for our fasting is pretty much similar to that of Indonesia. We start the fasting from 5.15 AM and end it t 6.15 PM. So more or less it's 13 hours. Really manageable. Especially since the weather here is also friendly now. Well, it's still cold but that's way better than if it is too hot. we are so privilege as we have got the experience of doing the fasting month in summer. Long hours, hot weather, regular work schedule and school were really huge challenges for us while fasting in Geneva and in New York. 

We follow the announcement from FIANZ or the Federation of Islamic Association of New Zealand. FIANZ has a special working group dealing with the sighting of new moon to confirm the start of Ramadhan. Based on FIANZ memo, Ramadhan starts on April 4th, 2022 in New Zealand. So, that's Monday for us.

So far, we don't really have preparation in particular besides making sure that we have our resolute commitment to be a much better, more righteous follower. 



Untuk puasa kali ini, kami tidak memiliki persiapan khusus kecuali meluruskan niat dan meneguhkan hati untuk bisa terus memperbaiki diri dan menjadi hamba-Nya yang lebih taat. Jujur saja, saya pribadi merasa ada begitu banyak kekurangan diri yang rasanya membuat saya malu untuk bersimpuh pada-Nya dan banyak meminta. Saya harus mengakui bahwa berbagai tanggung jawab di dunia kerap membuat saya alpa akan prioritas pada akhirat. Sementara anak - anak yang beranjak dewasa juga menyadarkan saya dan suami betapa cepat waktu berlalu dan masih banyak PR yang harus kami kerjakan sebagai orang tua sesuai ajaran-Nya dan teladan dari junjungan kita Nabi Muhammad SAW. Semoga semua niat baik, puasa, ibadah, doa, permohonan ampun dan sujud kita pada-Nya bisa menjadi peluruh dosa - dosa kita dan membuka pintu surga untuk kita kelak. 

Marhaban yaa Ramadhan.

Kami sekeluarga mengucapkan selamat menjalankan ibadah puasa dan mohon maaf lahir dan batin ya teman -teman. 

Have a solemn Ramadhan.


Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends

welcome back and enjoy this amazing landscape

March is nearing its ends and what a busy week we have here!

I have back - to - back meetings with the Capital as well as accompanying my Ambassador to series of Courtesy Call with other Head of Missions, Speaker of the House, Member of Parliaments and other officials from different Ministries, Mayors and more. As taunting as it can be as we need to prepare many things, I find this exercise enriching and colorful experiences. We get to meet different people with different background, personalities and perspectives towards many issues of mutual concerns. I learn a lot about New Zealand and its dwellers, amazing landscapes, the cultural aspects and more. I have to say I am very much privileged to get this opportunity. 

The Beehive, the Parliament complex in Wellington NZ

Lately, we have been jogging and strolling around the house, enjoying magnificent sunset and view from Sky view Walkway. Rudi and Bo have been back to the saddles and enjoyed their riding time. I am happy just strolling around and taking more and more pictures.


I have put some of our jogging session on streaming in my YouTube Channel. Go click this one to enjoy that together with me.



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WW: Catching Sunset at Sky View Walkway, Karori, New Zealand


I won't be saying too much here.

Let's just enjoy some of the photos I took while catching sunset at Sky View Walkway, Karori, New Zealand.

 

As you know, the walkway is pretty close to my house and we basically walked every 2 days around this area, especially since we still have long days and some sunshine. The hills, the path, the win turbines, the sky.. everything is just in perfect balance.  Wellington is indeed a pretty little capital when the sun is shining!







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Presentation of Letter of Credence of Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu

Presentation of Letter of Credence of Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu


One of the most important milestones in the beginning of an Ambassador's journey is the presentation of the Letter of Credence. This Credential is the result of Agrément, or the approval of the host country to receive new Head of Diplomatic Mission in that respected country. Without the Agrément, the new  Ambassador cannot come to the new assigned 

Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu has been accredited to New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Nieu and the Cook Islands. After her arrival in New Zealand, through Christchurch, we had arranged the presentation of her Letter of Credence on February 2nd. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the event was postponed until February 22nd.

And what a beautiful day it was!

what a beautiful day indeed


The presentation of the Letter of Credence was scheduled to be done in the residence of the Governor-General of New Zealand located in Wellington. I was honored to be selected as one of the entourage of the Ambassador, together with our protocol staff and the Defence Attaché.


Ambassador Suebu and his spouse were inviting us to go together from her residence and we waited for the Crown Car to pick her and another protocol car for us. We left the residence and headed to the Governor - General's Residence where we were welcomed by the Elderies, as part of the traditional way of welcoming new guest, in this case,  Ambassador in the country. Too bad we didn't have the traditional Powhiri, the Maori unique way of welcoming guests in ceremony, which involve speeches, cultural performances, singing and hongiHongi is specifically unique, as it's a distinct way of greetings people by pressing their noses together. Well, thanks to COVID-19, this wonderful tradition has to put in halt.

Presentation of Letter of Credence of Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu

Presentation of Letter of Credence of Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu
 Presentation of Letter of Credence of Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu




So, as we arrived at the  Governor-General's residence, we were welcomed by the elders and the Ambassador and her spouse took pictures together the elders. Then we proceeded to the main room where the Governor-General and her entourages waited. We took our designated spot, continued with the proceedings where Ambassador delivered her speech, presented her Letter of Credence which was well received by Governor-General Rt. Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, who, in return, delivered her short speech welcoming Ambassador Suebu and conveying messages for bolder relationship between Indonesia and New Zealand. After that, the Ambassador and Dame Kiro exchanged views and had some conversations before we concluded the ceremony and returned back to Ambassador's residence.


Presentation of Letter of Credence of Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu
 Presentation of Letter of Credence of Ambassador Fientje Maritje Suebu

It was a short  ceremony yet meaningful. As the Ambassador was officially starting her days as the Head of Mission in Wellington, we had a little celebration as well. We gathered at Kafe Seroja and enjoyed nasi kuning, complete with Indonesian menu of black pepper beef, fried chicken, soup, ikan pepes, sambal and lalap, with asinan Bogor as dessert. What a glorious day indeed.


bless us all always..






Nasi Kuning komplit!

 
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beautiful morning in Karori, Wellington


How is March treating you so far?

Hope it's well and friendly.

It's getting windier and colder here in Wellington, a solid sign that summer is leaving us pretty soon.

We have days filled with endless rain, grey sky and cold wind. Oh my.. I want summer to stay longer as I haven't really go out there and enjoy the sun. Now that my diving gear has arrived, I haven't got a chance to actually dive or snorkel in the area. I still need to get my thick wet suit to hand the cold water in this area. Well, still so much to do and so little time.

Work are still quite demanding nowadays with a lot of courtesy calls being arranged, documents to be prepared and report to be sent. Well, I guess in this time of the year you will always have something coming up, being it the new variant of the viruses and the surging numbers of cases, the ongoing conflict and its damaging effect, the crazy inflation due to the conflict and so many more. Meanwhile, we also have priorities and engagement to make in order to fulfil our assignments and mandates here. Hope we all stay vigilant and high spirited when it comes to all this activities and tasks.

how I miss going out there..

Meanwhile, my office is facing the shortage of staff due to the pandemic. Now that we have Omicron crazily spread among the communities, many of us have to brace the impact. so, that will certainly the best way to move forward, to actually learn to live with the virus and continue strengthening our immune system and boosting up our fitness level. Not always that easy but we can certainly do that. One thing I love here in New Zealand is that I get a chance to go out and enjoy nature more. Cheers to that!


Cheers from Cape Palliser area..


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