About us
One community, one platform.
The Bhutanese Association of New Zealand brings Bhutanese people across the country together under one democratic and inclusive platform.
Our story
Bhutanese people have been making their homes in New Zealand as students, workers and families for years. As the community grew, so did the need for one place to gather, to look after one another, and to speak together.
In 2025 the Association was founded in Auckland, with its first executive members appointed to lead it.
Mission
- To unite all Bhutanese in New Zealand under one democratic and inclusive platform.
- To promote Bhutanese cultural, spiritual and social values.
- To provide welfare, settlement support and mentoring for students, workers and residents.
- To encourage integration into, and contribution to, New Zealand's multicultural society.
Our values
Unity
One community, whatever district, generation or visa brought us here.
Heritage
Our language, dress and customs are worth keeping, and worth sharing.
Care
No one in the community should face hardship alone.
Contribution
We belong here, and we give back to the country that welcomed us.