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  • Meet New Zealanders in Afghanistan

  • Get information in our Afghanistan guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Afghanistan

  • Kentaro Tanaka

    I was the first employee my company sent to Kabul, but InterNations provided me with a great network of expats.

InterNations – Bringing Together New Zealanders Living in Afghanistan

Interested in meeting fellow New Zealanders in Afghanistan? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your New Zealand countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as the central highlands with other New Zealand expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in Afghanistan or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in New Zealand, InterNations Afghanistan offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of New Zealand expats in Afghanistan among our members, coming from various regions all over New Zealand - from Auckland, over Wellington to Christchurch.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other New Zealanders at our events in Afghanistan

Attend our monthly events and activities for New Zealanders expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 26, 2013, 1:30 PM
20 attendees
Dear members in Kabul, We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Christmas Celebration Get together in Kabul! This is our a first event in a very long time - so do come out and join us, to meet i
May 31, 2012, 5:30 PM
1 attendee
We are an international fun guys looking to have fun after long day at work, in the process of locating a cool UN approved nice place to party in. We would like to survey the number of people who are
Aug 7, 2011, 4:00 PM
1 attendee
World Premiere Photo Exhibition The Space Between Footsteps World Through the Lens of JAVAID ZEERAK A social entrepreneur, an avid traveler, a
May 27, 2011, 10:30 AM
1 attendee
Background Contemporary art is still in its infancy in Afghanistan and the handful of contemporary artists are still experimenting and searching for a soul for Contemporary Afghan Art. The traditional

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    Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

    Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

    Find other New Zealanders to share your hobbies with

    Get Tips and Info on Life in Afghanistan from New Zealand Expats

    Being an expat in Afghanistan means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your New Zealand compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Afghan people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other New Zealanders in Afghanistan is a breeze, no matter if you are in Ghazni, Kabul, Konduz or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of New Zealanders in Kabul, for example.

    If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for New Zealand food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the New Zealand InterNations Community:

    • In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from New Zealand.
    • Our Afghanistan Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get pavlova in Kabul...
    • The InterNations Places database for Afghanistan helps you find institutions like the nearest New Zealand embassy.

    From the central highlands to the Hindukush mountain areas, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly New Zealand expats in Afghanistan.

    Meet Fellow New Zealanders in Afghanistan at Our Many Expat Activities

    Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Afghanistan is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous qabili palau, Afghanistan’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Kabul’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow New Zealanders in Kabul and discover Herat's Friday Mosque and deserted citadel, the impressively tiled Blue Mosque at Mazar e-Sharif, and other impressive landmarks across Afghanistan.

    Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from New Zealand and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Hello from our New Zealanders living in Afghanistan!