Nepalese residing in New Zealand have formed a Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Association under the chairmanship of Babu Raja Maharjan.

A press statement said the association was formed with the objective of developing relationship with Nepalese residing across the world to invest in Nepal to improve the economic situation of the country.

The Association also demanded to make the provision of dual citizenship to create conducive environment for Non Resident Nepalese to be actively involved in the development process of Nepal.