Events and Activities
Dance, Walk, Bike or just go for Coffee
Below are the many & varied events scheduled by Newcomers Networks around New Zealand, you are sure to find something that suits you!
What's on around the country
Typical events
Coffee Groups
Lots of different outdoor activities & sports, these can include, yoga, gardening, badminton and tennis.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.
Drinks
Come out with us for a few drinks and get to know new people.
Meals
Many of our groups love to share meals including pot luck dinners and restaurant meals.
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.
Sewing & Knitting
Join a sewing or knitting or craft group
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.
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.
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
Theatre
Come to the theatre with us.
Hobbies
These vary depending on your region but may include pottery, art & craft.
Books
Reading groups, book groups and library activities.
FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU
Click on the branch nearest to you to find out what's on.
