India In Auckland - Consulate General of India

04/09/2026

The Consulate General of India, Auckland and the Aotearoa Sustainability Grid invite the community to "Living Lightly in Tāmaki Makaurau", a free afternoon on waste-free living, on Sunday, 13 September 2026 from 4:30 pm at the Consulate, Level 14, SAP Tower, 151 Queen Street.

Joining the afternoon:

Parul Sood, Deputy Director Resilience and Infrastructure, Auckland Council, and Chair, Waste Management Institute of New Zealand

Catherine Rosie, Senior Community Climate Action Advisor, Auckland Council

Sterling Ruwhiu (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou), Community Programmes Manager, Beautification Trust

Aram Wu, Work Skills Volunteer Manager, Fair Food

Entry is free and open to all, by registration: https://forms.gle/fHuxvz6BbDF2dm2L7

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

Celebrating the spirit of Onam in Hamilton!
Onam Festival organised by Hamilton Kerala Samajam on 30th Aug, more than 1,000 members of the Kerala community participated in a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition and togetherness.
The event was inaugurated by Consul General, Hon. MP Ryan Hamilton and Hon. Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka, reflecting the strong spirit of community engagement and cultural diversity in New Zealand.
Onam beautifully reminds us that traditions connect communities, strengthen bonds and enrich the multicultural fabric of New Zealand. Warm wishes to the Kerala community for a joyful and prosperous Onam!

01/09/2026

Consul General Dr Madan Mohan Sethi met the team from CP Solutions and Nitrosol at the Consulate in Auckland for a discussion on sustainable agriculture, biological fertilisers and agricultural innovation.

The exchange focused on sharing experience and exploring solutions that support farmers and improve agricultural productivity. Nitrosol's field experience in India, including the use of its biological fertiliser in rice cultivation in Salem, Tamil Nadu, points to the contribution such solutions can make to crop outcomes.

Both are New Zealand companies working in the fertiliser and horticulture sector. Agriculture and agri-technology remain among the areas of growing India–New Zealand cooperation.

01/09/2026

Consul General Dr Madan Mohan Sethi joined the Sanskrit Yoga & Jyotish Trust (Jñāna Mandir) in Auckland on Saturday, 29 August 2026 for its Sanskrit Day and Raksha Bandhan celebration, marking World Sanskrit Day (Vishwa Samskrita Dinam).

The entire three-hour programme of music, dance and performance was conducted in Sanskrit, with many young doctors among those taking part. The Consulate warmly acknowledges the Trust's work in keeping a classical language living and spoken in New Zealand.

Indian Council For Cultural Relations

01/09/2026

The Growth Story Just Hit 7.8%! 📈

7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026-27 marks a strong start for India and another boost to its growth journey.

PM Narendra Modi captured the moment perfectly: “Doomsayers were doomed, and India bloomed... yet again!”

01/09/2026