The New Zealand Nepal Society is a community society for Nepali people in Auckland, based at 830 New North Road, Mount Albert. It is known for its cultural events, which have included Teej celebrations for Nepali women, Dashain, the Nepali New Year and Nepal Day. Programmes have usually started with a dinner, followed by cultural performances, traditional dance and a floor dance. Past events have been held at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, Blockhouse Bay Primary School and the Fickling Convention Centre. Nepal Day has featured Nepalese handicrafts and food for sale, and its aim has been to promote Nepal among local residents.
The society also organises sporting events, a Christmas and New Year picnic, and charity fundraising. It raised money for victims of the 2015 Nepal earthquake, and has made a donation to the Dhurmus Suntali Foundation. Our pick in Mount Albert for a taste of Nepali culture in Auckland.