About ZANZ

Our story is the story of three generations

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Guiding principles

Six principles, three of them ancient.

These are not slogans. They are how we make decisions, settle disagreements, and decide where to put our energy each year.

01

Humatā

— Good Thoughts

Begin with the inner life. We are taught to cultivate clarity, generosity, and intent before we act.

03

Hvarshta

— Good Deeds

The proof is in what we build. Service to family, neighbour, and strangers without expectation of return.

05

Stewardship

— Of Land, Water, Fire and Air

The four elements are sacred. Our environment is a charge entrusted to us.

02

Hukhta

— Good Words

Speak true. Speak kindly. Avoid gossip and noise. Disagreement is healthy; cruelty is not.

04

Asha

— Truth and Order

The deep current beneath the faith. We orient toward what is real, fair, and harmonious.

06

Hospitality

— The Open Door

A community is judged by how it welcomes strangers. We try to welcome all.

01

Humatā

— Good Thoughts

Begin with the inner life. We are taught to cultivate clarity, generosity, and intent before we act.

02

Hukhta

— Good Words

Speak true. Speak kindly. Avoid gossip and noise. Disagreement is healthy; cruelty is not.

03

Hvarshta

— Good Deeds

The proof is in what we build. Service to family, neighbour, and strangers without expectation of return.

04

Asha

— Truth and Order

The deep current beneath the faith. We orient toward what is real, fair, and harmonious.

05

Stewardship

— Of Land, Water, Fire and Air

The four elements are sacred. Our environment is a charge entrusted to us.

06

Hospitality

— The Open Door

A community is judged by how it welcomes strangers. We try to welcome all.

More About Us

A few entry points into the wider site.

Committee

Who runs ZANZ today, and how to reach them.

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President's message

A letter from our current president.

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Constitution

The legal document that governs us.

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MoU with ZCT

Our affiliation with the trust of New Zealand.

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Committee

Who runs ZANZ today, and how to reach them.

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President's message

A letter from our current president.

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Constitution

The legal document that governs us.

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MoU with ZCT

Our affiliation with the trust of New Zealand.

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© 1996–2026 · ZANZ
Aotearoa . New Zealand

Stay in touch.

Send us a note. We typically reply within 48 hours.

Contact us
© 1996–2026 · ZANZ
Aotearoa . New Zealand