Vision & Values
The Assam Society of New Zealand is committed to:
- Empowering the next generation: We bridge the generational gap by fostering the preservation, protection and promotion of our cultural heritage amongst our youth.
- Celebrating and sharing our heritage: We organise events like Bihu celebrations and participate in broader North-East Indian cultural events to showcase our heritage to the wider New Zealand community.
- Supporting our community: We empower the Assamese and North-East Indian diaspora in New Zealand by providing resources and fostering a sense of belonging.
- Building connections: We facilitate networking and friendships among new arrivals and temporary residents from Assam and the North-East Indian region, easing their settlement process.
- Offering guidance: We provide new migrants and students from Assam and the North-East Indian region with relevant information(if necessary) regarding entitlements based on their immigration status.
- Streamlining settlement: We are continually expanding our services to ensure a smooth and successful settlement process for newcomers from Assam and the North-East Indian region.
- Embracing diversity: We raise awareness about New Zealand’s multicultural society within the Assamese and North-East Indian community, promoting respect for diversity.
- Supporting Assam’s growth: We advocate for the economic and social development of Assam and the North-East Indian region.
We recognise the immense value of the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm of our members. Our ongoing goal is to strengthen the Assam Society of New Zealand, allowing us to serve the needs of the Assamese and North-East Indian community in New Zealand even more effectively.
