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  • Join exciting events and activities

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  • Serhat Ahmed

    With all of the information that InterNations provided on Wellington, it made my move from Turkey easier than I could have imagined.

InterNations – The Place for South Africans Living in New Zealand

Want to connect with the expat community of South Africans in New Zealand? Looking for South African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other South African expats to go on an excursion to the South Island with?

InterNations New Zealand offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in New Zealand or are still in South Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of South African expats in New Zealand is going very strong, with members having roots all across South Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Cape Town.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other South Africans at our events in New Zealand

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

If you are not too busy with other Festive Events, come and enjoy Christchurch's Spectacular Views from aloft..come along, meet others, and enjoy the food, drinks, and ambiance. Booked for 10 guests,
Let's celebrate December at Mean Doses. Good way to catch up with existing members as well as meet new people from all over 🌐 Sometimes we also play shuffle board which is always fun 🤪 We'll have a
Chosen for Thursday 28th November as Thanksgiving Day, a big holiday in America..a meal out at a brand new restaurant, which only opened last week.A nice posh restaurant, with an amazing menu. The onl
Nov 20, 2024, 5:30 AM
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Let's meet up at Mean Doses for some after-work drinks and talk about our summer plans. Good way to catch up with existing members as well as meet new people from all over 🌐 RSVP soon so we can book

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    From South Africa, living in Auckland
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    From South Africa, living in Auckland
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    From South Africa, living in Auckland
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    From South Africa, living in Auckland
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    From South Africa, living in Auckland

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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 South Africans to share your hobbies with

Tips and Advice on New Zealand from Your Fellow South African Expats

Obviously, expat life in New Zealand goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the New Zealand mentality and way of life. South Africans in New Zealand are a part of our community, calling cities such as Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in Wellington, for example.

Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the New Zealand InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
  • On the New Zealand Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Wellington, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for New Zealand has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.

From the South Island to Windy Wellington, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in New Zealand on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in New Zealand

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in New Zealand. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some New Zealand pavlova, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Wellington’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover New Zealand? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the nation's Art Deco capital and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in New Zealand!

  • Serhat Ahmed

    With all of the information that InterNations provided on Wellington, it made my move from Turkey easier than I could have imagined.

  • Melanie Rasbery

    Since I knew about the active expat network in New Zealand, InterNations made moving to Wellington more exciting than it had seemed before.

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