The Christchurch-based Zealandia Academy of Indian Arts organised its annual festival of Indian classical dance and music. Photo: Supplied
A round-up of community activities from across the country:
Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan donates an ambulance to St John Auckland
The Indian community in conjunction with religious organisation Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of New Zealand donated a fully equipped $300,000 ambulance to St John in February, marking its 10th anniversary celebrations.
The keys to the ambulance were handed over to representatives of St John by Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, global leader of the organisation, at an event held at Saibaba Temple in Auckland's Onehunga neighbourhood.
Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan donates an ambulance to St John Auckland. Photo: Supplied
Telugu Association organises a blood donation drive
The New Zealand Telugu Association organised a blood donation drive in February at the NZ Blood Service in Auckland's Epsom neighbourhood.
The organisation has been doing such camps for the past decade, with 10-20 donors participating every time.
Telugu Association organises a blood donation camp. Photo: Supplied
Christchurch celebrates Indian music and dance
The Christchurch-based Zealandia Academy of Indian Arts organised its annual festival of Indian classical music and dance, Kalaarpanam, in February.
Established five years ago, the academy teaches Bharathanatyam dance and Carnatic music to children and adults at its Russley studio in the Garden City.
It was the academy's third annual show, with 40 participants of all ages.
The festival featured eight Bharathanatyam and five Carnatic music performances, with a special performance from Chennai-based artist Mutharasi Ravi.