Namaste Nepal

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina shares updates on an upcoming Nepali concert in New Zealand and plays a selection of popular Nepali songs. The episode also features a special milestone for the show—the first-ever song request during Puru’s time as host, with a song requested by his wife, making for a memorable and personal moment on air.

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina discusses the importance of Men’s Mental Health Month and why June is an important time to raise awareness about men's wellbeing, mental health, and support networks. He also shares updates on upcoming Nepali concerts across New Zealand and other community news. An informative episode focused on health, connection, and staying engaged with the Nepali community in New Zealand. 🇳🇵🎙️

"In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina makes an exclusive announcement about the future of the show. He is joined by 22-year-old Aakrista Dahal, who talks about NNZFSC's initiatives in social media, sports, and community engagement. Aakrista shares why he joined NNZFSC, what he hopes to bring to his role, and how upcoming initiatives aim to better connect and support the Nepali community across New Zealand. 🇳🇵🎙️"

"In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina shares an nteresting fact about King’s Birthday in New Zealand and the history behind the public holiday. He also provides updates on upcoming Nepali concerts and community events taking place across the country. The episode includes the latest news from NNZFSC, including its annual calendar, upcoming programs, and initiatives aimed at bringing the Nepali community together and supporting people of all generations. 🇳🇵🇳🇿🎙️"

"In this special episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina is joined by Jitendra Lama, the newly elected treasurer of NNZFSC. He talks about the challenges and opportunities facing the organisation, while sharing upcoming initiatives and programs aimed at supporting different generations of Nepali immigrants in New Zealand. The conversation highlights community engagement, future planning, and how NNZFSC hopes to better connect and serve the growing Nepali community across the country. 🇳🇵"

In this special episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina is joined by Amulya Nepal, the newly elected president of NNZFSC. He shares the organisation’s yearly calendar, upcoming activities, and his vision for the society moving forward. The conversation also explores Amulya’s involvement in the Nepali community and the goals of NNZFSC in strengthening connection, culture, and community engagement across New Zealand. 🇳🇵🎙️

"In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina shares updates about the passport mobile team in Wellington and important information for the Nepali community. He also talks about the new Toyota Hilux electric vehicle and the growing interest in EV technology. The episode features a nostalgic musical segment with classic Nepali movie songs, including tracks from Lahure and other timeless favorites. 🎶🇳🇵"

"In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina shares updates on the Nepali passport team visiting New Zealand, providing important information for the community. He also talks about the biggest match at the newly opened Christchurch stadium, highlighting the excitement around the event. The episode also features a Buddha Jayanti special, with a selection of Nepali songs celebrating the occasion. A mix of community updates, major events, and meaningful music. 🎙️🇳🇵"

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, host Puru Timsina talks about the NRN Bill 2026 and the areas where feedback has been sought from the Nepali community. He also shares updates on upcoming Nepali concerts in New Zealand, along with Kiwisaver and minimum wage rate updates. Filled with new nepali songs, the episode wraps up with some popular things to do this time of the year.

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.

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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.

Puru Timsina is joined by flexibility expert Dinesh Pokharel for an insightful conversation on health and wellbeing. The discussion highlights the importance of physical fitness, mental health, and spiritual balance, and how all three are connected to leading a healthy life. This episode offers practical advice and inspiration for the Nepali community to prioritize overall wellbeing in today’s busy world.

In this episode of Namaste Nepal, Puru Timsina talks about the latest developments in Nepal’s election, along with updates on the New Zealand election, including key dates and who is eligible to vote in New Zealand. The episode also explains how the New Zealand parliamentary system works, making it easier to understand for the Nepali community. As usual, Puru wraps up the show with updates on upcoming Nepali community events in New Zealand.

In this episode Puru Timsina brings news and information from around New Zealand that matters to the Nepali community. This show covers highlights from major Nepali sports events including the Tenzing Hillary Cup and CANBAT, along with updates on upcoming concerts by Adrian Pradhan and the Nepathya Band. The episode also features details on local Christchurch events celebrating Mahाशिवरात्रि (Mahashivratri), keeping you connected to culture, community, and what’s happening near you.

New Namaste Nepal presenter Puru Timsina gets behind the mic to bring information, interviews, Nepali music for the Nepali-speaking community of Canterbury and beyond.

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

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Dr. Timilsina is a communications professional with 25 years of experience across journalism, research, and strategic communications. With a PhD in Media and Communications and strengths in storytelling, multimedia content, and clear audience-focused communication. Experienced in strategic planning, campaign delivery, and engagement with diverse communities across digital, social, and professional media.

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

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Dr Rajesh Dhakal is the Head of the Civil Engineering Department at University of Canterbury (UC) in NZ. He received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree in 1993 (winning a gold medal as the top student) from Tribhuvan University (Nepal), Master of Structural Engineering in 1997 (with a gold medal as the top student) from the Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand) and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Tokyo in 2000. After a post-doctoral tenure at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Dr Dhakal joined UC in 2003. Prof Dhakal is a globally known Structural and Earthquake Engineering leader with an impressive research profile including close to 500 technical publications (about 200 of them journal articles attracting an H-index of 46), research grants worth more than $7M, and more than a dozen prestigious research awards for research excellence. Prof Dhakal has served in multiple national/international panels, served as an editorial board member for five international journals and delivered invited/keynote lectures in more than a dozen conferences. Prof Dhakal has been serving as the Chief Editor of the journal Bulletin of the NZ Society for Earthquake Engineering since 2014. In recognition of his contribution and leadership in earthquake engineering, Prof Dhakal was made a Fellow of Engineering NZ (since 2015) and the NZ Society for Earthquake Engineering (since 2017). In 2021, Prof Dhakal was elected the President of the International Association of SPONSE (Seismic Performance of Non-Structural Elements).

Echoes of the pain after exile from Bhutan.

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Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Dr Rishav Dhakal - Senior Resident in Orthopedic Surgery - joins us in the studio.

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A Radio Show for the Nepalese Community

The festival of Teej is mainly celebrated by married women and unmarried girls, especially in Nepal and North India, to pray for the long life of their husband or future husband and to welcome the arrival of the monsoon through singing, dancing, joyous celebration, pūjā, and often fasting.

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Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

A Radio Show for Nepalese Community

" A Radio Show for Nepalese Community"

A Radio Show for Nepalese Community

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury

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