U3A: Uni of the Third Age

Nationwide
All year round

U3A is a venue for like minded retired people to learn, contribute and to make new friends in their local community. Contact your local U3A by looking at the directory. There are currently 84 active branches across New Zealand. If you can’t find one near you, you could start your own.

Members with a lifetime of experience in their occupations or special interests are encouraged to form study groups to share their knowledge with other members. There are no examinations and costs are kept low to ensure access for everyone.

For more info visit:

U3A

Address

In New Zealand there is no National U3A Organisation,
Each U3A is autonomous

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