About the speaker
A dynamic South Asian creative whose work spans art, writing, DJing, hosting, modelling, and food. A third-generation Gujarati born in South Africa, Amita is the founder and creative force behind Aunty’s House.
Established in 2023, Aunty’s House is a community movement dedicated to connecting, uplifting, and empowering the South Asian diaspora in Aotearoa. Through vibrant events across Tāmaki Makaurau, it brings people together through music, culture, and food. Creating spaces to share stories, celebrate identity, and honour the richness of our intersections.
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Local partners
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Additional details
Flow of the Morning
8:00am | Doors open — come in, grab a drink, settle in
8:30am | Welcome Announcements & Guest Speaker Talk
9:00am | Feel free to chat amongst yourselves, refresh & continue on your day
9:30am | Event ends
💛 Drinks and light snacks provided
Location
Hosted at
Ellen Melville Centre
2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD
Auckland, New Zealand 1000
When
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