Festivals
Festivals and celebrations in New Zealand
New Zealand’s communities mark dozens of festivals through the year, from Matariki and Lunar New Year to Diwali, Eid and Holi. This page gathers our coverage of the celebrations, community events and the people who organise them.
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- Auckland’s BAPS Mandir to Host Grand Diwali and Annakut Celebrations
- Petition Calls for Diwali to Become a Public Holiday in New Zealand
- Get Ready for the Colour, Sights and Sounds of the BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival
- Brisbane Chhath Puja 2025: New families welcome to celebrate together
- BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival Set to Light Up the City This October
- Mana Andhra Telugu Association to Host Dussehra and Diwali Celebrations in Auckland
- St Kilda to light up: BJSM Diwali 2025 set for 12 October
- BJCA Diwali 2025 — Sydney
- Diwali and Chhath in the Bihar heartland
- Chhath in Auckland 2025 – three homes, one heartfelt celebration
- Navratri Garba Night – Auckland
- Bathukamma, Dasara and Diwali celebrations in Auckland
- Community Listing: Northshore Garba Night and Northshore Diwali Festival 2025
- Durga Puja in Lisbon: celebrations of strength and community
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