Namaste Nepal

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina recaps the Nepal Festival in Christchurch, highlighting the crowd turnout, key attractions, and overall experience. He also shares his personal reflections and recreates the festival vibe with Nepali patriotic songs. 🇳🇵

In this episode, Puru Timsina talks about the Nepali New Year — its importance, cultural significance, and traditional aspects. He discusses how the New Year is celebrated in different parts of Nepal, as well as how Nepali youth and communities living in New Zealand mark the occasion. The episode also highlights upcoming events and celebrations taking place around the Nepali New Year in New Zealand.

In this episode host Puru Timsina is joined by Suprima Thapa, who has over six years experience in New Zealand’s IT industry and currently works as a System Administrator in the education sector.

They discuss the common skills required to enter the IT job market in New Zealand, how to prepare for roles in tech, and what employers typically look for. The conversation is especially valuable for those who are changing careers and looking to transition into the IT field.

Host Puru Timsina is joined by NRNA NZ spokesperson Prakshit Niraula and treasurer Sulav Poudel to talk about the upcoming Nepal Festival 2026 in Christchurch. They discuss what makes this festival special, the highlights, key participants, dates, and times, as well as what attendees can expect and how to get involved.

The episode also covers NRNA New Zealand initiatives, upcoming community events, and ways the Nepali community can connect and participate.

Host Puru Timsina sits down with Subodh Dhakal and Amit Bhandari to talk about the upcoming badminton tournament CANBAT and to explore the growing badminton culture within Christchurch’s Nepali community. They discuss why badminton has become such an important sport for the community, where regular activities and tournaments take place, and how the sport brings people together. The conversation also highlights what makes this year’s CANBAT special.

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, Puru Timsina is joined by Amulya Nepal and Rajesh Khatri to talk about the upcoming Purna Rai and Dajubhai Haru concert in New Zealand. They discuss what makes this event special, including how parents can attend with ease. The conversation also explores how the Sambandha event is committed to community social responsibilities and bringing people together.

Host Puru Timsina talks about recent and upcoming updates to KiwiSaver, New Zealand’s retirement savings scheme. He also brings you news and information from around New Zealand that matters to the Nepali community. The show covers highlights from major Nepali sports events, including the upcomming badmintorn tournament CANBAT.

In this Holi special episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina explores how Holi is celebrated in Nepal, diving into its mythological roots with the story of Prahlad and Holika. The episode also highlights the music of Holi, featuring cultural tracks, Bhojpuri hits, and classic Nepali Holi festival favorites. Additionally, Puru discusses how various groups of Nepali people celebrate Holi in different ways across the country.

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina shares updates on upcoming Nepali community events happening across New Zealand. From cultural programs such as Nepal Festival to community gatherings and concerts, the episode keeps listeners informed about what’s coming up and how to get involved. Puru also plays and talks about some of his favourite Nepali songs, sharing personal picks and the stories or memories behind them. A perfect mix of community connection and great music.

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, Puru Timsina is joined by Jaya Karki, host of the new Christchurch-based talk show Hamro Show. The conversation explores the growing world of content creation in New Zealand, the current creative scene, and what the Nepali community is looking for in digital and media content. Jaya also shares insights about Hamro Show and N25 production, its projects, and what audiences can expect in upcoming episodes.