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A Home for Telugu Hearts in New Zealand.

For over 28 years, NZTA has brought Telugu-speaking families across New Zealand 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.

Join 28+ years of Telugu families across New Zealand coming together for culture, community and belonging.

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OUR COMMUNITY · OUR PURPOSE

More Than a Celebration.
A Community for Every Generation.

NZTA brings Telugu-speaking people across New Zealand 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 New Zealand.

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.

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Upcoming Events

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

SEP

2026

Cultural

Vinayaka Chavithi 2026

Monday, 14 SEPTEMBER 2026

Western Springs Community Hall, Hall 1

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us with your family for the special Vinayaka Chavithi Pooja and community celebration. Only families who would like to perform the Pooja need to register. Other devotees and community members are welcome to attend the celebration for free. NZTA will provide the Vinayaka idol and required Pooja items for each registered family.

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OCT

2026

Cultural

STEM & BATHUKAMMA EVENT

Saturday, 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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OCT

2026

Business

Telugu Business Networking Night

Friday, 23 OCTOBER 2026

Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

An evening for Telugu business owners, professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to meet, share ideas and build referral relationships. Expect structured introductions, an open networking floor and light refreshments. Whether you run an established business or are just starting out, come and grow your network.

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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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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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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 New Zealand

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.

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Bhogi

Letting go of the old, welcoming new beginnings with warmth and hope.

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25Years

Commemorative Edition

Twenty-five years ofTelugu life in New Zealand

From a handful of families in 1998 to a community spread across New Zealand — our silver jubilee souvenir gathers the photographs, milestones and memories of the people who built NZTA.

1998: Where it began
25: Years of service
2023: Silver jubilee

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