Connecting, celebrating and creating memories together — from Chhath Mahaparv to Diwali and beyond.
Get ready to connect, celebrate, and create new memories!
Celebrating Stars, Heritage, & Community — One Sky, Many Traditions. Join us for our 1 Year Foundation Day Celebration.
📍 52 Hepburn Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011
Expect cultural performances, delicious food, and meaningful connections as we honour Matariki and celebrate one year of BJANZ in Aotearoa.
Relive the joy and camaraderie of our cherished community gatherings.
A dazzling evening of lights, laughter and community spirit attended by Minister Mark Mitchell and several Members of Parliament. Folk dances from Bihar and Jharkhand lit up the stage.
A four-day grand celebration of Chhath — the most sacred festival of Bihar & Jharkhand. Devotees performed Sandhya & Usha Arghya rituals on the waterfront. Attended by Mrs. Swagatika Mohanty, wife of the Consul General of India.
BJANZ Executive Team attended the NZ Government's Diwali Celebration at Parliament Banquet Hall. PM Christopher Luxon, High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan, and community leaders united to mark the Festival of Lights.
BJANZ Executive Team met with officials to explore ways to promote Indian festivals, Bihar's rich cultural heritage, and its potential as a tourism & economic hub.
A night of rhythm, tradition and celebration — Garba beats, colourful attire, and festive spirit as BJANZ welcomed the Navratri season.
BJANZ participated in spectacular Independence Day celebrations featuring a live concert by Shibani Kashyap. PM Christopher Luxon and former PM Chris Hipkins joined on stage in a moment of unity.
Nishita and Dhananjay represented BJANZ with a beautiful Mithila folk dance, while Aarti Kaushik performed a Nagpuri folk dance from Jharkhand. Attended by PM Luxon and High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan.
BJANZ attended the Shakambari Bonalu Festival hosted by the Telangana community in New Zealand — a sacred festival dedicated to Goddess Shakambari featuring Abhishekam, Alangaram, and Maha Prasadam.
BJANZ members proudly participated in this celebration of nature and new beginnings hosted by the Uttarakhand Association of NZ. BJANZ women graced the stage with a beautiful cultural performance.
A historic milestone — the official launch of the Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand, bringing together families, community leaders, and supporters from across the region under one shared goal.
