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Tiritiri Matangi Island Bird Sanctuary

Auckland
Wed-Sun check for ferry times

Tiritiri Matangi, 4km off Auckland’s east coast, is one of the most successful conservation projects in the world, and provides a pest-free habitat for a number of rare and endangered species. More than 20,000 visitors take a ferry or private boat to Tiritiri Matangi each year to walk the tracks populated with abundant wildlife including some of New Zealand’s most tuneful forest birds - rare takahe, kokako, saddleback /tieke, stitchbird / hihi and North Island robin.

Become a Kiwi Guardian

Nationwide
Anytime

An activity programme for kids to learn about nature and earn cool rewards. Discover an adventure near you!

Introduction to Beekeeping

Auckland
Sat 29 Oct & Sun 30 Oct 9am-5pm

Join experienced apiculture teacher Greg Harrington for this intensive introduction to beekeeping. You'll leave this course with enough knowledge to manage your own beehive including queen rearing and how to split a hive.

Hissing and Sizzling Barbecue Brilliance 13 Nov 2022

Auckland
Wed 13 Nov 2022. Booking essential

Are you looking for fresh inspiration about barbecuing? Those tiring of burnt snags and chewy steak. Are you new to NZ seeking to learn more about barbecue culture?

Kick the Gluten

Online
Anytime

In this easy three week online course, you'll go from feeling clueless, overwhelmed and scattered, to feeling empowered and having a sense of absolute relief that you can do this with ease, without it costing you a fortune!

SING! Wellington

Wellington
Tues 7:00-9:00pm

SING! is a Wellington based community choir that focuses on getting as much joy as possible from meeting up and singing classic pop songs together! No auditions. No previous singing experience necessary.

Cakes n Ladders

Auckland
Wed-Fri 1pm-10pm Sat & Sun 10am-10pm

Auckland's premier board gaming café. Everyone welcome, from hard-core gamers and families to couples on a date or groups.

Special Olympics New Zealand

Nationwide
All year round

With clubs all over New Zealand, Special Olympics New Zealand is here to ensure everyone with an intellectual disability has a chance to get fit, meet lots of people and have heaps of fun.

Interacting Theatre Disability Arts Theatre Company

Auckland
Term time

Affordable, weekly classes throughout the school term in drama, filmmaking and hip hop dance. They are packed with fun and creative activities for a wide variety of people.

Pablos Art Studios Inc.

Wellington
All year round Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm

Affirming identity through art. Targeted at people who have experienced mental illness.

Highbury Community House 

Auckland
All year round

Accessible and affordable classes for people of all ages, cultures, and interests. You may find something that interests you, meet people, make friends, learn, contribute and participate in the programmes and services provided by the community house and in your local community.

​​​​​​​Table Tennis New Zealand Inc

Nationwide
All year round

Consider table tennis for a social, stimulating sport which burns calories, develops mental acuity and is easy on the joints. Clubs are nationwide and suit a variety of abilities and needs.

Hikoi4Life Gym

Hastings
Mon-Fri 5:30am-8:00pm

If it's to be it's up to me. Hikoi4Life is a non-judgemental, not for profit community gym that aim is engage all ages groups in establishing a healthier body and mind.

Mens Shed NZ

Nationwide
All year round

A shed brings men together in one community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually (personal projects) or as a group (for the shed or community).

Parafed Waikato

Waikato
All year round

Parafed Waikato is are all about promoting and providing sport and recreation for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments.

ParaFed Canterbury

Christchurch
All year round

ParaFed Canterbury is one of the leading regional Para sports providers in New Zealand. If you have always wanted to be involved in sport, but have been unsure where to start, then they are here to help you.

Green Prescription (GRx)

Nationwide
Anytime

A Green Prescription Rōngoa Kākāriki is a free health and wellness support service available throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. You can self refer or ask your GP to refer you. The service will help you find the things that work for you.

Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Womens Centre

Auckland
Every Mon 9:30am–2:30pm

Empowering women in Tāmaki Makaurau with support, education, counselling, rangatahi outreach, community kōrero & safe space. Check out their extensive website.

I-Volunteer

Nationwide, Online
Anytime

Play a big part in the life of a person with an intellectual disability and the work IHC does by joining our i-Volunteer and online and phone service.

Rhythm and Vines 29-31 December 2024

Gisborne
29-31 Dec

Rhythm and Vines is a 3 day music festival held in Gisborne on 29-31 December. It is globally known as the first festival in the world to welcome in the first sunrise of the new year.

Woodlands Homestead Gardens and Function Centre

Waikato
All year round 10am-4pm (except public holidays)

Woodlands is a treasured historic homestead and public garden estate situated in the Waikato, only 15 minutes from Hamilton City. Entry to the Gardens is free, however donations are appreciated.

Trott’s Garden

South Canterbury
7 days per week 10am-4pm. Bookings for groups essential.

The creation of Trott’s Community Garden has been a journey of dedication and imagination, as over the years it has been transformed from a bare paddock into the extraordinary contemporary garden it is today. A renowned garden which has received international acclaim, it is a peaceful paradise, blooming with and array of colourful flowers, trees and shrubs. A delight for Instagram! The New Zealand Gardens Trust awarded Trott’s Garden six stars (its highest category) and has designated it as a NZ Garden of International Significance, for its outstanding horticultural value in plant material, cultivation, design, construction, and maintenance.

Whangārei Quarry Gardens

Northland
All year round

Whangārei Quarry Gardens is a lush subtropical oasis created by volunteers, in the remnants of a former stone quarry in Northland, New Zealand. Refuel at the cafe and recharge yourself with a walk in nature. A must-see is a renowned artist, Chris Booth’s sculpture 'Te Wai U O Te Atakura'. Visit and maybe volunteer.

Heretaunga Women’s Centre

Hawke's Bay
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

A non-profit volunteered based organisation providing a range of friendly and professional services, support, courses, help and information for all women. Participate in a range of activities, assertive communication skills, paper crafts, Romanian baking, managing your anxiety and more.

The Hamilton Film Society 

Waikato
Mon 8pm, Feb-Dec

The Hamilton Film Society is running a full season regularly til December 2022. The best of arthouse and independent cinema. Support local entertainment options and meet other cinema fans.

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2022

Wellington
29 Sep-16 Oct 2022. Check the WOW website for showtimes

A unique combination of the world's leading wearable art competition and a spectacular stage show held in Wellington

Coastal Pacific Train

Christchurch, Picton
Starts 29 Sep 2022 Thur-Sun

The Coastal Pacific journey will restart on 29 September 2022, running return journeys between Christchurch and Picton from Thursday to Sunday.

Jubilee Supergrans

Invercargill
All year round. Bookings and registration essential

Helping people help themselves. Bookings and registration essential.

SuperGrans Heretaunga

Hastings
Mon– Fri 9am-4pm

Supergrans can help anyone who is old enough to learn the type of life skills that Supergrans share.

SuperGrans Dunedin Charitable Trust

Dunedin
All year round. Check the website

Mentors of life skills & helping people help themselves.

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