About Us
One community,
two homes
The Whanganui Kerala Association (WKA) brings together Malayali families living in
Whanganui and the wider Manawatū–Whanganui region. We celebrate the culture, language and
traditions of Kerala while building a warm, supportive community here in Aotearoa New
Zealand.
What the association does
Our mission
Celebrate together
Celebrate Kerala's festivals and cultural traditions together.
Support families
Support Malayali families settling into life in Whanganui.
Keep heritage alive
Encourage our children to stay connected to their heritage and language.
Serve our city
Contribute to the wider Whanganui community through service and charity.
Our story
The Wanganui Kerala Association (WKA) brings together Malayali families living in Whanganui and the wider Manawatū–Whanganui region. We celebrate the culture, language and traditions of Kerala while building a warm, supportive community here in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our mission
- Celebrate Kerala's festivals and cultural traditions together.
- Support Malayali families settling into life in Whanganui.
- Encourage our children to stay connected to their heritage and language.
- Contribute to the wider Whanganui community through service and charity.
Our story
What began as a handful of families sharing Onam sadhya has grown into an association that runs festivals, cultural programmes, sporting events and charitable work throughout the year.
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