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Sri Lanka High Commission Brings First Mobile Consular Service to Hamilton

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Visits Wellington IT Company to Explore Business Ties

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Prasanna Gamage, has

Sri Lanka High Commission Brings First Mobile Consular Service to Hamilton

A significant service milestone has brought Sri Lankan consular support

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Visits Wellington IT Company to Explore Business Ties

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Prasanna Gamage, has visited Wellington-based technology company Data Torque to discuss potential business partnerships and opportunities in Sri Lanka. The visit brought together diplomatic representatives, senior technology executives and Sri Lankan IT professionals working in New Zealand. It highlighted the growing importance of professional networks, digital services and international business connections in strengthening Sri Lanka–New Zealand relations. According to a report published by Wellington News, High Commissioner Gamage met Data Torque Chief Executive Vernon Kay and other senior executives at the company’s Wellington office on 14 August 2026. Discussions focus on potential partnerships in Sri Lanka Data Torque operates in more than 20 countries and specialises in tax collection procedures, revenue management technology and transformation strategies for public-sector organisations. The company’s work involves helping governments modernise systems used for tax administration and revenue collection. This can include digital platforms, improved administrative processes and ...

Sri Lanka High Commission Brings First Mobile Consular Service to Hamilton

A significant service milestone has brought Sri Lankan consular support closer to families living outside New Zealand’s main centres. The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Wellington held its first-ever mobile consular service in Hamilton on 19 August 2026, assisting more than 100 Sri Lankan nationals with essential documentation and related services. The outreach programme included support for passport applications and licence renewals, allowing members of the Sri Lankan community to access assistance without travelling to Wellington. For many families, students, professionals and older residents in the Waikato region, the service represented a practical improvement in access to official support. The initiative is particularly important for Sri Lankans living outside the capital. Although Wellington is home to the resident High Commission, travelling there can involve considerable time, expense and logistical planning. By taking services directly to Hamilton, the mission demonstrated how diplomatic and consular support can respond to the everyday ...

Aug 23, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged Sri Lanka High Commission Wellington, Sri Lanka passport services New Zealand, Sri Lankan community in New Zealand, Sri Lankan consular service Hamilton, Sri Lankan diaspora New Zealand, Sri Lankans in Hamilton

Room No 16 Film – Release In NEW ZEALAND – WELLINGTON – 23rd August – 5.15PM

Room No 16 Film – Release In NEW ZEALAND – WELLINGTON – 23rd August – 5.15PM Event Source : Mega Live Events FB Page ROOM NO 106 Film Releas In Newzeland Wellington Date – 23rd August Time – 5.15PM Tickets – https://megalive.events ...

Aug 20, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged ROOM NO 106

Lankan Fest Comes to New Zealand for the First Time: What to Expect on 1 November

Lankan Fest New Zealand 2026 will take place in Auckland on 1 November 2026, bringing Sri Lankan culture, tourism, business and community connections together in New Zealand for the first time. The new festival is being organised to showcase the best of Sri Lanka to New Zealand audiences while creating opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and community members in both countries to connect. It is expected to provide a platform for cultural presentation, tourism promotion, product showcases, entertainment and people-to-people engagement. The official announcement was made at a press conference held at The Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo. The event brought together media representatives, sponsors, special guests, entrepreneurs and members of Sri Lanka’s business community. Event details Event: Lankan Fest New Zealand 2026 Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Focus: Sri Lankan culture, tourism, businesses, products and community connections Organiser: Krystal Events New Zealand Further information about the venue, ...

Aug 20, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged Lankan Fest, Lankan Fest New Zealand 2026, Sri Lankan Culture, Sri Lankan culture in New Zealand

හදගැස්ම – THE UNPLUGGED CONCERT -18th September ( New Zealand Event )

හදගැස්ම – THE UNPLUGGED CONCERT -18th September ( New Zealand Event ) Source : Methsi Balasuriya’s FB post Tickets coming soon! Date – 18th of September Venue – CHRISTCHURCH Save The Date !!! 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 ...

May 28, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged හදගැස්ම - THE UNPLUGGED CONCERT -18th September ( New Zealand Event )

2026වෙසක් පුන් පොහා් දින සීල භාවනා වැඩසටහන – 2026 මැයි මස 30 සෙනසුරාදා. – 2026 මැයි මස 30 සෙනසුරාදා. ( New Zealand Event)

2026වෙසක් පුන් පොහා් දින සීල භාවනා වැඩසටහන – 2026 මැයි මස 30 සෙනසුරාදා. – 2026 මැයි මස 30 සෙනසුරාදා. ( New Zealand Event ) Source : Lalith Weerasinghe’s FB post 2026වෙසක් පුන් පොහා් දින සීල භාවනා වැඩසටහන දිනය – 2026 මැයි මස 30 සෙනසුරාදා. වේලාව – උදෑසන 6.00 සිට සවස 4.30 දක්වා ස්ථානය – Waikowhai Intermediate School , 650 Richardson Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041 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 ...

May 27, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged Sri lankan Events in New Zealand, Vesak 2026, සීල භාවනා වැඩසටහන - 2026

New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ Team Touches Down in Sri Lanka for Historic Tour!

The landscape of international women’s cricket continues to expand with unprecedented momentum, marked most recently by the auspicious arrival of the New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ Team on Sri Lankan soil. Touching down at the Bandaranaike International Airport on May 7, 2026, the visiting contingent was greeted with the warm hospitality that remains a hallmark of the island nation, signaling the commencement of a tour that is as strategically significant as it is historically groundbreaking. This particular excursion represents a pivotal juncture for New Zealand Cricket, as it constitutes the inaugural occasion upon which a Women’s ‘A’ side from the nation has embarked upon a comprehensive tour of the Asian continent, thereby facilitating a vital opportunity for emerging athletes to test their mettle within the demanding and distinct subcontinental conditions. The expedition, meticulously organised to foster developmental depth within the New Zealand ranks while providing high-quality competition for the host nation’s ...

May 8, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged Fran Jonas, Hannah Rowe

Toxic රැයක් , Mother’s Day extra special – 9th May 2026 – 5.30 PM ( NZ Event)

Toxic රැයක් , Mother’s Day extra special – 9th May 2026 – 5.30 PM ( NZ Event) Source : SriLankaNZ – ශ්‍රී ලංකන්ස්’s FB post Toxic රැයක් Make this Mother’s Day extra special සාහිත්‍ය, සංගීතය සහ ජීවිතය ගැන කතා කරමින් ගීතයක මිහිර විඳගන්න ඔබත් එන්න වෙලින්ටන් අහස යට දී… Wellington Show Date – 9th May 2026 Location – Aotea College Host – Wajira Jayawardena Time. – 5.30 PM Ticket Price – $30 Tickets Available From: Online: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BDIJ Aloka – +64 22 466 4059 Anu – +64 21 155 3301 Dimuthu – +64 22 096 8494 Oshad – +64 21 261 2353 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. ...

May 6, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged Toxic රැයක්

Rugby Grit in Kandy: Sri Lanka Pushes New Zealand Under 85s in Physical Battle

The historic Nittawela Stadium in Kandy, a venue traditionally steeped in the rich heritage of Sri Lankan rugby, became the epicentre of an extraordinary display of sporting resilience and physical prowess on Sunday, 3rd of May 2026. In an encounter that was as physically demanding as it was emotionally charged, the Sri Lankan national side, affectionately known as the “Tuskers,” faced off against the New Zealand Under 85kg side in a match that served as the second leg of the prestigious Sir Graham Henry Trophy. Whilst the final scoreline of 25–10 in favour of the visitors might suggest a comfortable victory for the New Zealanders, it provides only a partial narrative of a contest defined by Sri Lankan grit, a capacity crowd’s fervour, and a disciplinary crisis that saw the New Zealanders reduced to thirteen men during the height of the second-half struggle. The Atmospheric Intensity of Nittawela Nittawela Stadium, ...

May 6, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Article Tagged international rugby, New Zealand Under 85, Nittawela Stadium, rugby highlights, rugby match 2026, Sir Graham Henry Trophy, Sri Lanka Rugby, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand rugby, Sri Lankan sports, Tuskers rugby

මාරියා – Maariya (Movie) : Date Changed! (New Date: 03 May)

මාරියා – Maariya (Movie) : Date Changed! (New Date: 03 May) Event Source : poojitha sanjeewa facebook මාරියා – Maariya (Movie) : Date Changed! (New Date: 03 May)ලංකාවේ දැනට ඉන්න සුපිරිම නලුවෝ 7 දෙනා එකම චිත්‍රපටයක, වෙනස්ම කතාවක් නවසීලන්තයේ ඉන්න ඔබට!𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 – 𝐒𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐬 (𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝟎𝟔) – 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 | May 03,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 https://newzealankans.co.nzR18 – Restricted to audiences 18+ (Contains strong and offensive language) More Info / Sponsorships:𝑷𝒐𝒐𝒋𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒂 — 021 086 33749 | 𝑨𝒏𝒋𝒖𝒌𝒂 — 022 610 0441 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 ...

Apr 24, 2026 Posted by nzuser In Event Tagged මාරියා – Maariya