A visual journey through our festivals, community gatherings, and cherished moments in Aotearoa.
Hosted by BJANZ in collaboration with Women's Era NZ — celebrating the strength, love and grace of amazing women in our community with heartfelt conversations, laughter and inspiring stories.
BJANZ & Waitakere Indian Association with Aotearoa Sustainability Grid — Repair, Reuse, Repurpose. Skilled volunteers helped fix household items.
Celebrate Holi & New Year with colours, culture, music and masti — a vibrant gathering of families from Bihar, Jharkhand and wider Indian community.
BJANZ cordially hosted Bihar Diwas and farewell to HE Ms. Neeta Bhushan, High Commissioner of India — honouring Bihar's heritage and diplomatic friendship.
A dazzling evening of lights, folk dance, and community spirit. Minister Mark Mitchell attended as chief guest alongside MPs and community leaders.
BJANZ Executive Team attended the NZ Government's Diwali Celebration, joining PM Christopher Luxon and High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan in marking the Festival of Lights.
Great discussions on promoting Bihar's rich cultural heritage, its potential as a tourism and economic hub, and strengthening community ties between India and New Zealand.
BJANZ celebrated India's Independence Day with a spectacular concert by Shibani Kashyap. PM Christopher Luxon and former PM Chris Hipkins joined on stage in a moment of unity.
Nishita and Dhananjay performed a Mithila folk dance; Aarti Kaushik performed a Nagpuri folk dance from Jharkhand. Attended by PM Luxon and High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan.
BJANZ joined the Telangana community for the sacred Shakambari Bonalu festival — featuring Abhishekam, vegetable Alangaram of the deity, Bonalu Pooja, and Maha Prasadam.
BJANZ participated in Harela Utsav hosted by the Uttarakhand Association of NZ. Our women members graced the stage with a beautiful cultural performance that received a standing ovation.
A historic milestone — the official launch of the Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand, featured in the Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.
