NNZFSC
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Nepal New Zealand Friendship Society

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.

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NNZFSC members celebrating together at a Wednesday Zumba class
300+Members
22Years running
100+Events run
200+Immigrants supported

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New to Christchurch, or just want to join in?

Since 2002 we've helped new arrivals settle in Canterbury. These run every week, low-commitment, come along before you decide to join.

NNZFSC badminton club, over forty regular players
Sun 10am & Thu 7:30pm

Badminton

Two venues, 40+ regulars, and the CANBAT tournament since 2021.

Nepal United FC Christchurch with a tournament trophy
Weekly, year-round

Nepal Utd FC

More than a football club: a gathering space and a family.

NNZFSC members playing community cricket
Weekends, in season

Cricket

A unifying force that brings generations together.

NNZFSC members at a Wednesday Zumba class
Wednesdays, 1 hour

Zumba

A welcoming class, professional instructor, all levels.

Coming up, mark the date

12Sep

Teej 2026

The Teej Festival, a significant celebration in the Nepali calendar.

17Oct

Dashain Picnic

An outdoor community gathering marking the Dashain season.

7Nov

Deusi Bhailo, Day 1

Traditional celebration across Canterbury.

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NNZFSC badminton club, over forty regular members

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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