Ananda New Zealand is a community of meditation practitioners who follow the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda, based at 466 Airport Road, Tamahere, near Forest Lake in Hamilton. It offers instruction in meditation, and it gives Kriya Yoga initiation to people who have built a steady daily practice. Private, confidential sessions are also available for people who want guidance. The community holds retreats, and its next one is a Kriya Yoga retreat from Friday 26 February to Monday 1 March 2027, with talks, music, dance and small group discussion on the vows people take. Every option includes the full retreat programme and vegetarian meals. Accommodation runs from a shared bunk room, two to a room, at $550 as at 2026, through cottages to a self-contained chalet at $750, and gluten-free or vegan meals carry a $40 surcharge. Payment in full confirms a booking. The community is friendly to newcomers, and it sends a newsletter with meditation tips.