✤నమస్కారం · KIA ORA · WELCOME

A Home for
Telugu Hearts
in New Zealand.

For over 28 years, NZTA has brought Telugu-speaking families across Aotearoa together through culture, community, education, support and shared experiences.

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Celebrating our language.

Connecting our people.

Empowering generations.

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NAMASKARAM · KIA ORA

A Home for
Telugu Hearts
in New Zealand.

For over 28 years, NZTA has brought Telugu-speaking families across Aotearoa together through culture, community, education, support and shared experiences.

Upcoming events Our story Calendar

Support Donate Volunteer

OUR COMMUNITY · OUR PURPOSE

More Than a Celebration.
A Community for Every Generation.

NZTA brings Telugu-speaking people across Aotearoa together
through culture, connection, opportunity and service —
creating a stronger community for today and for generations to come.

CELEBRATE

Preserving Telugu language, traditions, festivals and heritage.

CONNECT

Bringing families, friends and communities together across Aotearoa.

EMPOWER

Creating opportunities for children, youth, women, professionals and families to thrive.

SERVE

Giving back through community initiatives, support, volunteering and meaningful partnerships.

From our heritage to our future,
NZTA is building a community
where everyone has a place to belong.

తెలుగు

Sanskriti · Culture

"Where language
meets lamp-light,
memory keeps its
warmth."

Our culture is our compass.
Guiding generations, inspiring
tomorrow.

Sanskriti · Culture

"Where language
meets lamp-light,
memory keeps its
warmth."

Our culture is our compass.
Guiding generations, inspiring
tomorrow.

Stay Connected

Upcoming Events

From cultural celebrations to business networking and community gatherings — explore what's coming and be part of our journey together.

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2026

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NZTA Blood & Plasma Donation Drive

20 AUGUST 2026

NZ Blood Service — Epsom Donor Centre

5:00 PM onwards

The final spots are filling fast! If you have been thinking about donating, now is the time to register. Blood donors, plasma donors and first-time donors are all welcome. One donation can make a real difference to someone in need. Let us come together as a community and turn a few minutes of our time into hope, care and lives saved.

VINAYAKA Chaturthi

14 SEPTEMBER 2026

Western Springs Community Hall

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us to celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi — a vibrant celebration of Lord Ganesha that brings our community together with devotion, culture, and festive spirit. If you want to perform Pooja, it is $30 per family. Sponsors are also welcome!

STEM & BATHUKAMMA EVENT

10 OCTOBER 2026

Free Wesleyan Church Of Tonga In NZ-FWCT

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Join us for a full day of learning, culture, community and celebration. The STEM & Bathukamma Event brings together families, students, children and the wider Telugu community for a unique combination of educational activities and traditional celebrations. Come and enjoy STEM activities for kids, inspiring demonstrations, cultural performances, traditional music, Bathukamma celebrations, delicious food and community connections.

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Become a Member

Become a part of NZTA and connect with the Telugu community in New Zealand. Together, we celebrate our heritage, culture and values.

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Community

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Events

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Connections

Support &
Growth

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STAY CONNECTED

Member Renewal

Talk to our team to renew your membership and continue to be a part of our vibrant community. Let's keep our culture and values alive together.

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Benefits

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Connected

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Keep Our Culture
Growing

Get in touch with our team and we'll take care of your renewal.

Our Festivals, Our Pride

Celebrations that
bring us together,
traditions that
guide us forward.

From harvest to new beginnings, our festivals reflect the spirit of Telugu life—rooted in tradition, rich in meaning, and shared with joy.

Community First

Festivals that bring families and generations together.

Timeless Traditions

Rituals and customs passed down with love and pride.

Living Culture

Celebrations that keep our identity vibrant and alive.

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Together in Aotearoa

From Telugu heartlands to Kiwi shores — one language, two countries, one shared story.

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Community

Every gathering
is a home.✦

From walk-a-mile fundraisers to Independence Day picnics, our events bring together three generations under one banner — cousins, elders, newcomers and neighbours.