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Young Sri Lankan New Zealander Savin Gunaratne Receives International Order of St John Honour

Young Sri Lankan New Zealander Savin Gunaratne Receives International Order

රසෝගය ( RASOGAYA ) – 24 OCTOBER 2026 – 6.30PM ONWARDS

රසෝගය ( RASOGAYA ) – 24 OCTOBER 2026 – 6.30PM

Young Sri Lankan New Zealander Savin Gunaratne Receives International Order of St John Honour

Young Sri Lankan New Zealander Savin Gunaratne Receives International Order of St John Honour Original photograph: ශ්‍රී LankaNZ. A young Sri Lankan New Zealander has received a rare international honour after being admitted as a Member of the Order of St John. Savin Gunaratne, who moved to New Zealand with his parents in 2013, was formally recognised for his sustained service with Hato Hone St John. His admission to the Order was officially published in The London Gazette in 2025, while the insignia was presented at a special ceremony in Auckland on 4 July 2026. The achievement was reported by Eranga Kaviratne of Hamilton for ශ්‍රී LankaNZ on 6 October 2026. It has been welcomed as a significant moment of pride for Sri Lankans in New Zealand and an inspiring example of youth leadership through community service. A rare international recognition The Order of St John is an international organisation ...

Oct 8, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged community service, cricket coach, Hato Hone St John, international honour, New Zealand Sri Lankan community, Order of St John, Savin Gunaratne, Savin Gunaratne award, Sri Lankan community New Zealand, Sri Lankan diaspora, Sri Lankan New Zealander, Sri Lankan youth, St John New Zealand, volunteer service, youth leadership New Zealand

රසෝගය ( RASOGAYA ) – 24 OCTOBER 2026 – 6.30PM ONWARDS

රසෝගය ( RASOGAYA ) – 24 OCTOBER 2026 – 6.30PM ONWARDS Source : C M B E V E N T S KARUNARATHNA DIVULGANESIYUMINI OPAYANGICHANDANA LIYANARACHCHI රසෝගය ( RASOGAYA ) 24 OCTOBER 2026 | DOROTHY WINSTONE CENTRE 16 HOWE STREET, FREEMANS BAY, AUCKLAND 1011 | 6.30 PM ONWARDS Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! At eLanka, we respect the rights of creators. If we have used an image you own and you’d like it removed, please email us at info@elanka.com.au and we’ll handle it promptly. Thanks. eLanka team eLanka Disclaimer Content published on eLanka may be created by the eLanka team, submitted by contributors or third parties, reproduced or adapted from other sources with appropriate source acknowledgement, or provided as promotional/advertising material by our clients. While eLanka takes reasonable care in preparing and publishing content, we do ...

Oct 8, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged Auckland Sri Lankan events, Chandana Liyanarachchi, Dorothy Winstone Centre, Freeman's Bay Auckland, Karunarathna Divulgane, Rasogaya 2026, Rasogaya Auckland, Rasogaya Sri Lankan event, Siyumini Opayangi, Sri Lankan cultural event New Zealand, Sri Lankan drama Auckland, Sri Lankan entertainment 2026, Sri Lankan events in Auckland, Sri Lankan theatre Auckland

JAYA SRI & DADDY — LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND

JAYA SRI & DADDY — LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND Source : Nishantha Ariyawansa’s fb post JAYA SRI & DADDY — LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND!** EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!** BOOK NOW: [https://kiwilanka.co.nz/jayasri-and-daddy-live-in-auckland](https://kiwilanka.co.nz/jayasri-and-daddy-live-in-auckland) UNTIL THE FIRST 400 TICKETS ARE SOLD WHICHEVER COMES FIRST! Date – 21 NOVEMBER 2026 Venue – Victory Convention Centre, Auckland Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! At eLanka, we respect the rights of creators. If we have used an image you own and you’d like it removed, please email us at info@elanka.com.au and we’ll handle it promptly. Thanks. eLanka team eLanka Disclaimer Content published on eLanka may be created by the eLanka team, submitted by contributors or third parties, reproduced or adapted from other sources with appropriate source acknowledgement, or provided as promotional/advertising material by our clients. While eLanka takes reasonable care in preparing ...

Oct 6, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged Nishantha Ariyawansa

World No. 1 Rumesh Pathirage Names Thomas Röhler as His Javelin Role Model

World No. 1 Rumesh Pathirage Names Thomas Röhler as His Javelin Role Model AI-generated athletics illustration. No identifiable athlete, national flag or official team insignia is depicted. Sri Lanka’s world No. 1 javelin thrower, Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, has named German Olympic champion Thomas Röhler as his role model in the sport. In a social media post, Pathirage wrote: “Thomas Röhler is my role model in javelin throw.” The brief statement carries particular significance at a time when Pathirage has established himself as one of the leading names in world athletics. His progress has placed Sri Lanka firmly on the international javelin map and given young athletes at home and across the diaspora a powerful example of what sustained ambition can achieve. A role model at the highest level Thomas Röhler is one of Germany’s leading javelin throwers. He won the men’s javelin gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in ...

Oct 6, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged 92.62m national record, Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Asian Games 2026, Asian Games javelin gold, javelin role model, javelin throw, Rumesh Pathirage, Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, Sri Lanka athletics, Sri Lanka javelin thrower, Sri Lankan athletics, Sri Lankan sports, Thomas Röhler, Thomas Rohler role model, world No. 1 javelin

Eda Ra – AUCKLAND SHOWS – 10 OCTOBER

Eda Ra – AUCKLAND SHOWS – 10 OCTOBER Source : NewZealankans – නවසීලාංකිකයෝ One Voice, Million Hearts Directed by: Aruna JayawardenaProduced by: Chamaka Manjula UPCOMING AUCKLAND SHOWS SATURDAY • 10 OCTOBER 🎟️ 2:00 PM — LAST 12 TICKETS🎟️ 3:00 PM — LAST 09 TICKETS🎟️ 5:00 PM — SOLD OUT🎟️ 6:00 PM — LAST 02 TICKETS 📍 EVENT CINEMAS ST LUKES FINAL TICKETS • BOOK NOW ...

Oct 6, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged Eda Ra

Engineers’ Night 2026 Brings New Zealand’s Sri Lankan Engineering Community Together in Auckland

Engineers’ Night 2026 Brings New Zealand’s Sri Lankan Engineering Community Together in Auckland Engineers’ Night 2026 will bring Sri Lankan engineers, their families and friends together in Auckland on Saturday, 10 October, for an evening focused on professional achievement, community connection and fellowship. The flagship annual event of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) New Zealand Chapter will take place at Remuera Golf Club from 6:30 PM NZDT. This year’s theme is Purple and Ivory, creating a distinctive setting for a night of entertainment, networking and celebration. The event is expected to welcome members of the Sri Lankan engineering community from across New Zealand, including established professionals, newly arrived migrants, students and families. Its three central themes are Celebrating Excellence, Connecting Engineers and Inspiring Tomorrow. A major event for Sri Lankan engineers in New Zealand The IESL New Zealand Chapter is the New Zealand chapter of the Institution of ...

Oct 4, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged engineering networking Auckland, Engineers Night Auckland, Engineers' Night 2026, Engineers' Night 2026 Auckland, IESL New Zealand, IESL New Zealand Chapter, Sri Lankan community Auckland, Sri Lankan diaspora New Zealand, Sri Lankan engineering community Auckland, Sri Lankan engineers in New Zealand, Sri Lankan events Auckland, Sri Lankan professionals New Zealand

TAIC Report: Air NZ Engine Fire Caused by Blade Crack Missed in Overhaul, Evacuation Took Too Long

TAIC Report: Air NZ Engine Fire Caused by Blade Crack Missed in Overhaul, Evacuation Took Too Long The photograph above, supplied with the original source article, shows Air New Zealand Link ATR 72-500 aircraft ZK-MCU at Auckland. It is included as an aircraft image and is not the ATR72 involved in the Wellington incident. A Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) report has found that an Air New Zealand ATR72 engine fire near Wellington in September 2024 was caused by a fatigue crack in a turbine blade that was missed during an overhaul carried out by the engine manufacturer less than four flying hours earlier. The aircraft landed safely, and no one was killed. However, the subsequent evacuation took two minutes and 51 seconds, almost twice the 90-second certification benchmark. TAIC said the incident highlighted two separate safety issues: the need for stronger quality assurance during engine overhauls and the importance ...

Sep 30, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged Air New Zealand, Air New Zealand ATR72, Air NZ engine fire, Air NZ safety, aircraft engine failure, aircraft evacuation, ATR72-600 engine fire, aviation safety, carry-on baggage evacuation, engine overhaul, fatigue crack, New Zealand aviation, passenger safety, Pratt & Whitney Canada, TAIC report, turbine blade crack, Wellington aircraft incident

Supporting Children from Sri Lankan Migrant Families in New Zealand: An Early Childhood Teacher’s Guide

Supporting Children from Sri Lankan Migrant Families in New Zealand: An Early Childhood Teacher’s Guide For Sri Lankan families settling in New Zealand, starting early childhood education can bring excitement as well as uncertainty. Parents may wonder whether their child will settle into a new classroom, continue developing Sinhala or Tamil, understand a play-based curriculum and build a comfortable relationship with teachers. An article by Subashini Jayalath, published by ශ්‍රී LankaNZ (Sri LankaNZ) on 28 September 2026, addresses these concerns from the perspective of an experienced early childhood teacher. Writing from Invercargill, Subashini draws on more than 25 years of experience in language and education in Sri Lanka, Fiji and New Zealand. Her message is reassuring: children develop confidence when their identities, languages, relationships and family experiences are recognised as important parts of learning. 1. Will my child settle into the new classroom environment? Starting at an early childhood centre ...

Sep 28, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged bilingual children New Zealand, children settling in New Zealand, early childhood education New Zealand, early childhood teachers, migrant children education, multicultural education New Zealand, play based learning New Zealand, Sinhala language children, Sri Lankan children New Zealand, Sri Lankan community New Zealand, Sri Lankan migrant families New Zealand, Sri Lankan parents New Zealand, Storypark Learning Stories, Tamil language children, Te Whāriki

Last of 2,000 Kauri Seedlings Planted in Auckland’s Waitākere Ranges in Hope of Beating Kauri Dieback

Last of 2,000 Kauri Seedlings Planted in Auckland’s Waitākere Ranges in Hope of Beating Kauri Dieback The original Newswire New Zealand photograph shows young kauri beside the Fairy Falls Track. Photograph: Newswire New Zealand. A new generation returns to the forest About 2,000 young kauri grown from seed collected from healthy parent trees have now been planted in Auckland’s Waitākere Ranges, offering a measured glimmer of hope in the fight against kauri dieback. The final seedlings were planted on Wednesday 23 September 2026. The project brings together Te Kawerau ā Maki, government scientists, Auckland Council and volunteers in a long-term effort to discover whether some kauri may have a natural ability to withstand the disease. The seedlings were raised from seed gathered from approximately 650 “mother” kauri. These trees were identified by scientists and iwi as healthy despite growing in a forest where kauri dieback is widespread. The scientific reasoning ...

Sep 27, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged Auckland Council, Auckland Waitākere Ranges, conservation project, environmental conservation, forest conservation, kauri conservation, kauri dieback, kauri disease, kauri forest, kauri protection, kauri resistance, kauri seedlings, native forests, New Zealand community, New Zealand environment, New Zealand kauri trees, Phytophthora agathidicida, Sri Lankans in New Zealand, Te Kawerau ā Maki, Waitākere Ranges

Shehan Karunatilaka Partners with Education New Zealand to Inspire the Next Generation of Storytellers

Shehan Karunatilaka Partners with Education New Zealand to Inspire the Next Generation of Storytellers Shehan Karunatilaka. Photo credit: Newswire. Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is partnering with Booker Prize-winning Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka at the Colombo International Book Fair from 25 September to 4 October 2026. The programme will bring together school and university students, aspiring writers, educators and readers for a series of literary engagements focused on storytelling, imagination and learning. It will also highlight the links between Sri Lankan literature, international education and the experiences of Sri Lankans who study, work and build creative careers overseas. Karunatilaka will take part in conversations with students, share insights into his writing journey and lead a special creative writing workshop for winners of the Education New Zealand Short Story Challenge. A celebrated Sri Lankan voice in global literature Shehan Karunatilaka is best known for The Seven Moons ...

Sep 23, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged Booker Prize winner, Colombo book fair, Colombo International Book Fair 2026, creative writing workshop, Education New Zealand, Education New Zealand Short Story Challenge, international education, New Zealand education, Shehan Karunatilaka, Sri Lankan author, Sri Lankan diaspora, Sri Lankan literature, Sri Lankan Students, Sri Lankan writers, storytelling and creativity, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, young storytellers