Welcome. Kia ora! Vanakkam.

In 1995 group of Tamils lived in Christchurch region realised the need of formal representation of Tamils in the Canterbury region. As a result of this the Canterbury Tamil Society was formed in 1995. The society represents Tamils living in the Canterbury region and actively involve in promoting Tamil language and its cultural values to their younger generations.

Our Objectives

  • To promote Tamil Language education, Culture and Sports.
  • To foster improved relationship between Tamil community and other communities in New Zealand.
  • To show solidarity to and support humanitarian causes relating to Tamil speaking communities.
  • To help and assist any community or relief organisation.

Latest Updates

Dear CTS Members and Friends,   CTS is pleased to announce the celebration details of the up coming Tamil New
Dear friends, We would like to remind you that it's the time to pay the annual CTS membership subscription for the year 2021/2022. In
Dear CTS Members and Friends,   CTS is pleased to announce the celebration details of the up coming Tamil New
Canterbury Tamil Society Annual General Meeting 2021– Meeting MinutesCanterbury Tamil Society Annual General Meeting for the year 2021/2022 was held
Dear Members and Friends, It is with great pleasure that the Canterbury Tamil Society (CTS) cordially invites you all to
Dear friends, We would like to remind that it's the time to pay the annual CTS membership subscription for the year 2020/2021. In