SLANZSri Lanka Association of New Zealand Inc.
Wellington, New Zealand

Celebrating Sri Lankan Culture in New Zealand

The Sri Lanka Association of New Zealand (SLANZ) is a Wellington-based non-profit fostering and promoting Sri Lankan culture, traditions and community across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Announcement

Annual General Meeting 2026 : Save the Date

The SLANZ Annual General Meeting for 2026 will be held on Saturday 18 July 2026. All financial members are warmly invited to attend and take part in shaping the year ahead.

19 June 2026

Sri Lanka Association of New Zealand Inc.

Sri Lanka Association of New Zealand Inc.

Culture & Tradition

Celebrating Sri Lankan festivals, music, dance and food throughout the year.

Community

Connecting Sri Lankan families and friends across New Zealand.

What's on

Upcoming Events

Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival

Cultural
Fri, 31 Jul 2026, 9:00 am

Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival

Avurudu is the highlight of our community calendar — a joyful celebration of the Sinhala & Tamil New Year that brings families together from across the Wellington region. Enjoy a full day of traditional games (kotta pora, kana mutti and more), live music and dance performances, the Avurudu Kumari pageant, and a food court packed with authentic Sri Lankan dishes and sweets. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Bring the whole family for a day of culture, food and fun.

Walter Nash Centre, Lower HuttUpcoming

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Acknowledgements

With gratitude to our funders & supporters

SLANZ is made possible by the generosity of our grant providers, sponsors and partners, and the many volunteers who give their time. We sincerely thank everyone who supports our community and cultural programmes.

…and a heartfelt thank you to our members, volunteers and the wider Sri Lankan community across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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