NNZFSC members celebrating together at a Wednesday Zumba class

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.

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. 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 every year 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 for players of every level.

NNZFSC members playing community cricket

Weekends, in season

Cricket

A unifying force that brings generations together across the community.

NNZFSC members at a Wednesday Zumba class

Wednesdays, 1 hour

Zumba

A welcoming class led by a professional instructor. All fitness levels.

Our story

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.

NNZFSC badminton club, over forty regular members

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