Born and brought up in Punjab, Mandeep migrated to Australia nearly 20 years ago in 1999. After living for a short time in Australia, she moved to NZ. Before joining police force, she also spent a fair bit of time as a Taxi Driver in a challenging environment.
After policing in Counties Manukau she has recently been promoted to be the Ethnic Peoples' Community Relations Officer for Waitemata District.
Mandeep Kaur spent first few years away from her children. But eventually she won the right through the Indian courts to bring her children to New Zealand.
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"This photograph is of the day I'm leaving India. My daughter is eight and my son is six. They were not told I was going overseas. We were afraid my in-laws would try to take them from me” Mandeep told Radio NZ in an interview.
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Mandeep loves Punjabi folk dances Gidha and Bhangra
Mandeep with Auckland's Gidha Team (Photo Supplied) Source: Supplied
