Chinmaya Mission New Zealand (CMNZ) is part of the global Chinmaya Mission, established in 1953 by Swami Chinmayananda. With over 300 centers worldwide, the Mission aims to share the wisdom of Vedanta and promote spiritual growth and happiness. In New Zealand, CMNZ operates in Auckland, Nelson, Wanganui, and Wellington, offering programs that cater to various age groups and aspects of spiritual development .