Badminton
Two venues, 40+ regulars, and the CANBAT tournament every year since 2021.
Nepal New Zealand Friendship Society of Canterbury
A home away from home, since 2002.
Language, sport, festival and friendship for Canterbury's Nepali community. Whoever you are, however new, you belong here.
300+Members
22Years in Canterbury
100+Events run
200+Immigrants supported
Get involved
New to Christchurch, or just want to join in?
Since 2002 we've helped new arrivals settle in Canterbury, people to talk to, kids' programmes, and a community that understands what you're going through. There are two ways in: join something that's already running, or come to something specific that's coming up.
Every week, no need to wait
Nepal Utd FC
More than a football club: a gathering space and a family for players of every level.
Cricket
A unifying force that brings generations together across the community.
Zumba
A welcoming class led by a professional instructor. All fitness levels.
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A cohesive, thriving community
We uphold cultural heritage, build strong connections, support new immigrants as they settle, and promote wellbeing, run by a volunteer executive committee since 2002.
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