The Christchurch Fiji Association – an organisation formed in 2002 to initiate, promote, support and maintain cultural, religious and educational needs of the Fiji and Pacific migrants and their children – organised it's annual Spring Dhamaka on September 10.

Attended by over 100 members, the event saw karoake and dance performances, as well as the traditional Fijian drink and food including Kava and Chaser being served. Jagat Singh, President of the Association, who is also the first member from the City's Fijian community standing in the local community board elections noted, “It was a good gathering, and a precursor to our main event next month, which will be the Diwali celebrations on October 15.”