Mana Andhra Telugu Association

15/08/2026

MATA NZ proud participation in Independence day reception organised by CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA

MANA ANDHRA TELUGU ASSOCIATION NEW ZEALAND was deeply honoured to attend the 80th Indian Independence Day Reception, beautifully hosted by the Consulate General of India at the Mövenpick Hotel Auckland.It was an incredible evening celebrating India's rich heritage and fostering strong connections within our vibrant community.

We had the privilege of connecting with key leaders and community champions, discussing shared visions for our region.

A few highlights from our evening included meeting:

Carmel Sepuloni – Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Ken Couper – Mayor of Whangarei
Carlos Cheung – MP for Mt Roskill
Helen White – MP for Mt Albert
Ash Parmar – ACT Party Candidate for Waikato
Sunil Kumar - National Party Candidate for Glendene
Amit Verma – President of the Bihar Indian Association

Thank you to the Consulate General of India for bringing everyone together for such a memorable milestone. Jai Hind! 🇳🇿🤝🇮🇳

15/08/2026

🇮🇳🇮🇳80th Indian Independence Day Celebrations 🇮🇳🇮🇳

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

Happy 80th Independence Day 🇮🇳

As India marks its landmark 80th Independence Day, we celebrate the incredible journey of a vibrant nation, the sacrifices of our brave freedom fighters, and the enduring spirit of unity in diversity.

No matter where we live across the globe, our hearts beat with pride for the Tiranga. Let us continue to honor our rich heritage and work together toward a bright, inclusive future.

Jai Hind!
Vande Mataram! 🇮🇳

MATA NZ Core Committee

11/08/2026

Announcing a Distinguished Achievement: Congratulations to Mrs. Shanti Sappa

Mana Andhra Telugu Association NZ extends its warmest congratulations to Mrs. Shanti Sappa on receiving the prestigious award in the Indian Newslink 12th Annual Sports, Community, Arts & Cultural Awards 2026

*This honor recognizes her exemplary dedication and outstanding contributions to enriching the lives of children with special needs*. Her unwavering commitment serves as an inspiration to us all.

As an organization, we are immensely proud to have nominated Shanti for this award and to see her vital work celebrated on this platform.

Please join us in commending Shanti Sappa for this well-deserved recognition and thanking her for her invaluable service to our community.

MATA NZ CORE COMMITTEE
Mata New Zealand Mana Andhra Telugu Association
Dileep Maddukuri Krish Mullapudi Ur's Kranthi Kaushik Karnatakam Veerla Thirumala Rao Kishore Krishna Praveen Tamtam

04/08/2026

Andhra Pradesh CM