Upcoming Events
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About Newcomers Events
We have lots of different events & activities, click on your region to see what’s happening in your town. Below are examples of the many & varied events around New Zealand, you are sure to find something that suits you!
Coffee Groups
Join one of our regular groups for coffee and conversation with other newcomers.
Exercise
Lots of different outdoor activities & sports, these can include, yoga, gardening, badminton and tennis.
Meals
Many of our groups love to share meals including pot luck dinners and restaurant meals.
Drinks
Come out with us for a few drinks and get to know new people.
Quiz Night
Want to try you hand at general knowledge and have some fun.
Entertainment
These vary from movie nights, quiz nights & concerts, one of our groups has formed a ukelele band.
Kids stuff
These can include playgroups and picnics.
Hobbies
These vary depending on your region but may include pottery, art & craft.
Meetings
Newcomers meetings, a chance for you to get involved, new migrant information meetings, fundraising events and disaster preparation workshops
Community events
Our groups often attend community events together, they can include cultural events and multi ethnic celebrations.
Biking & cycling
Get out and have some fun on your bike with other people in your area.
Swimming
Some of our groups have women’s only swimming sessions, or it might be a fun swimming group.
Walking
Join a walking group and get to know the area while you make new friends.
Theatre
Come to the theatre with us.
BBQ & picnics
A popular activity with many of our newcomers groups. It usually means bring your own food & drink, if it’s a barbeque you would usually bring food that can be cooked on the barbeque.
Cooking
Sharing cooking & recipes from different countries is a very popular way to meet new people.
Sewing & Knitting
Join a sewing or knitting or craft group.



