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
Sewing sustainable: Boomerang bags and much more!
4 March @ 9:30 amBirkdale
Migrants Meet and Share
4 March @ 10:30 amOamaru
Chat Morning
4 March @ 11:00 amRangiora
Night Riders
4 March @ 6:00 pmWest African Drum Classes
4 March @ 6:30 pmBirkdale
Diversi-tea and Coffee group
5 March @ 9:15 amAuckland
Walking Group.
5 March @ 9:30 amRangiora
Coffee Group
5 March @ 10:00 amSunday Walk – Pylon Track
7 March @ 8:30 amCromwell
Takapuna Summer Fun Pre-school Play (FREE)
8 March @ 10:00 amSocial Bike Ride
8 March @ 1:00 pmChat Evening.
8 March @ 7:00 pmRangiora
English Conversation Club
9 March @ 10:00 amOamaru
Walking Group
9 March @ 1:30 pmOamaru
Buddy English Classes
9 March @ 5:45 pmOamaru
Takapuna Summer Fun Pre-school Play (FREE)
10 March @ 10:00 amMorning Tea at Julie & Albert’s
10 March @ 10:30 amRangiora
Vegetarian cooking classes with French Chef Arno
10 March @ 6:00 pmAuckland
Sewing sustainable: Boomerang bags and much more!
11 March @ 9:30 amBirkdale
Migrants Meet and Share
11 March @ 10:30 amOamaru
Chat Morning
11 March @ 11:00 amRangiora
Night Riders
11 March @ 6:00 pmWest African Drum Classes
11 March @ 6:30 pmBirkdale
Diversi-tea and Coffee group
12 March @ 9:15 amAuckland
Walking Group.
12 March @ 9:30 amRangiora
Coffee Group
12 March @ 10:00 amSunday Walk
14 March @ 8:15 amCromwell
Takapuna Summer Fun Pre-school Play (FREE)
15 March @ 10:00 amBook Group
15 March @ 7:30 pmOamaru
Coffee & Connections
16 March @ 10:00 amNelson
English Conversation Club
16 March @ 10:00 amOamaru
Walking Group
16 March @ 1:30 pmOamaru
Buddy English Classes
16 March @ 5:45 pmOamaru
Takapuna Summer Fun Pre-school Play (FREE)
17 March @ 10:00 amVegetarian cooking classes with French Chef Arno
17 March @ 6:00 pmAuckland
Sewing sustainable: Boomerang bags and much more!
18 March @ 9:30 amBirkdale
Migrants Meet and Share
18 March @ 10:30 amOamaru
Chat Morning
18 March @ 11:00 amRangiora
West African Drum Classes
18 March @ 6:30 pmBirkdale
Diversi-tea and Coffee group
19 March @ 9:15 amAuckland
Walking Group.
19 March @ 9:30 amRangiora
Coffee Group
19 March @ 10:00 amDinner at The Better Half Kitchen & Bar.
20 March @ 6:30 pmLeithfield
Takapuna Summer Fun Pre-school Play (FREE)
22 March @ 10:00 amEnglish Conversation Club
23 March @ 10:00 amOamaru
Lunch at The Office Cafe.
23 March @ 12:30 pmWaikuku Beach
Walking Group
23 March @ 1:30 pmOamaru
Buddy English Classes
23 March @ 5:45 pmOamaru
Takapuna Summer Fun Pre-school Play (FREE)
24 March @ 10:00 amVegetarian cooking classes with French Chef Arno
24 March @ 6:00 pmAuckland
Typical events
Coffee Groups
Join one of our regular groups for coffee and conversation with other newcomers.
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.
Walk & Coffee
First go for a walk, then end up at a nice venue to enjoy refreshments and engaging conversation.
Exercise & Yoga
Lots of different outdoor activities & sports, these can include, yoga, gardening, and other activities.
Racket Sports
Join us for some badminton, table tennis, squash or other racket based sport activity.
Ball Games
Come along to a football festival or other ball game related events and activities.
Sewing, Knitting & Crafts
Join a sewing, knitting or craft group.
Community Event
Newcomers groups often attend community events together, for example market days or multicultural events and celebrations.
Quiz Night
Want to try you hand at general knowledge and have some fun.
Entertainment
These activities can vary from movie nights, quiz nights & concerts.
Picnics
Come along to a picnic at a beach, park or at a communal event.
Kids Stuff
These can include playgroups and picnics.
Bus Trips
Some Newcomers Networks organise group bus trips.
Learn English
Join a conversational English class.
Meditation
Calming and centering contemplation or meditation in a Newcomers group setting, for wellbeing and grounding.
Community Events
Our groups sometimes attend community events together, including multicultural events and celebrations.
Dance
Come along and dance!
Cycling
Love your bike? Join us for some fun cycling and biking!
Walking
Join a walking group and get to know the area while you make new friends.
Swimming
Some of our groups have women’s only swimming sessions, or it might be a fun swimming group.
BBQ
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.
Books
Reading groups, book groups and library activities.
Writing & Poetry
Join in to discuss writing and poetry, share and be inspired.
Music
Let's make some music!
Chat & Conversation groups
Join us for chatting and conversation in an informal setting.
Women's Groups
Activities specifically for women.
Seniors
Activities more suited to elderly newcomers only.
Board Games
Feel like playing chess, chequers or other board games?
Bonfires
West Coast newcomers like getting together around a bonfire at the beach sometimes.
FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU
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