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All Together Now

A casual singing community in Auckland offering group singing for all backgrounds and abilities, with no auditions required. They provide great songs and excellent teaching to help everyone get the best out of their voice.

Stimmung Choir

A non-auditioned community choir based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, offering rehearsals on Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at Mt Albert Presbyterian Church.

Auckland Dance Company

Auckland Dance Company is a professional dance ensemble offering classes for all ages and skill levels, including a dedicated kids program starting in May 2026. The group emphasizes device-free, real human creativity and welcomes everyone to join their dance activities.

Auckland Central Chess Club

Meets weekly on Thursday evenings at the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland CBD for chess games and tournaments.

Auckland Chess Centre

A community chess centre located in Mt. Eden offering regular tournaments on Mondays, a junior club on Saturdays, and double weekend events for all skill levels.

Aikido Shinryukan

Aikido Shinryukan teaches practical self-defence and improves flexibility and coordination, with junior classes for ages 7 to 12 and adult classes for 13+.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Waiheke

Located at Waiheke Recreation Centre, this group offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids aged 6 to 8, 9 to 12, teens, and adults.

Chidokan Karate NZ

Chidokan Karate NZ teaches traditional Japanese Karate-do to children aged 6 to 16 and adults across three Auckland locations.

Ellerslie Karate Club

Ellerslie Karate is a modern combative system focused on producing fit, healthy, well-balanced people.

GKR Karate

GKR Karate offers self-defence classes for children, teens, adults, and families at 24 locations across Auckland, helping students improve fitness and build confidence.

Japan Karate Association (JKA) Auckland Club

A long-standing Karate Club based in Mount Albert, aiming to harmonise the mind and body for balance, strength, perseverance, patience, and total confidence.

Jyoshinmon Shorin-Ryu

Jyoshinmon Shorin-Ryu has been active in New Zealand since 1971, offering classes at three Auckland locations and producing winning competitors in national and international tournaments.

Karate Remuera

Karate Remuera is a club teaching traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu karate, kobudo, and sport karate to kids and adults in Parnell.

KDA Karate Development Arts and Sports

KDA Karate New Zealand is a Howick-based school teaching karate for kids aged 5 and up, teens, and adults.

Kingsland Martial Arts

Kingsland Martial Arts teaches Hapkido, a holistic Korean martial art that includes strikes, kicks, ground fighting, and weapons training. The club welcomes children and adults of any age, offering free trial classes and a buddy system for beginners. Classes focus on fitness, self‑defence, joint locking, takedowns and controlled sparring in a respectful, humorous environment.

Lion Budokan Karate International

Lion Budokan Karate International offers a mix of traditional Karate and modern self-defence training across multiple Auckland locations, emphasizing a balanced approach to body and mind.

Pakuranga Goju Ryu Karate Dojo

Located at Sunnyhills Primary School in Pakuranga, this dojo trains in traditional Okinawa Kan Goju Ryu karate and kobudo.

Remuera Taekwon-Do

Remuera Taekwon-Do is an established club combining safe Taekwon-Do skills with fun drills for children, inspiring great behaviour.

Shaolin Kempo Herne Bay

Shaolin Kempo Herne Bay offers energetic martial art classes in a safe environment, teaching self-defence techniques and increasing confidence through Chinese Gung-fu.

Simplesmente Capoeira Auckland

Simplesmente Capoeira Auckland holds fun, active Capoeira classes for kids on Mondays, combining martial art with dance, music, and acrobatics for ages 6 to 12.

Sorriso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Sorriso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides classes for children aged 5 to 12 years old in St Johns, Auckland, focusing on fun, health, and self-defense.

Spartafit Karate Classes for Kids

Spartafit Karate offers a welcoming karate programme for children aged 5 and over, run by black belts who are also trained fitness experts.

The Kung Fu School Grey Lynn

The Kung Fu School opened in 1996 and provides professional martial arts education for children, teenagers, and adults throughout New Zealand, including Pee Wees, children's, and teen classes.

Xtreme Martial Arts Academy

Xtreme Martial Arts Academy provides Taekwon-Do instruction for children aged 5 and adults, developing self-esteem, courtesy, and respect.

EMC English Conversation Club

A recurring English conversation club hosted at the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland, meeting every Thursday for social practice.

Young Artists Club

A weekly creative group for young people in Auckland who love to make, explore, and experiment with art, inspired by The Auckland Project's collections and heritage.

Auckland Insight Meditation

A volunteer-led community in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, offering regular Insight Meditation (Vipassanā) sessions for people of all backgrounds and experience levels to develop mindfulness, reduce stress, and cultivate compassion.

drop-in group meditations

Drop-in meditation sessions offered at the Auckland Buddhist Centre for individuals seeking to practice Buddhist meditation techniques in a supportive environment.

Sri Chinmoy Centre

The Sri Chinmoy Centre offers free meditation courses and community initiatives in Auckland, teaching practical meditation techniques to promote happiness, peace, and self-discovery. Open to all, it follows the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, emphasizing inner peace as a path to world peace.

Dice & Fork Quiz Nights

A trivia challenge hosted twice monthly at Dice & Fork, a bar and board game cafe in Auckland's Victoria Park Market, where teams compete in fun quizzes created by enthusiastic writers.

Boxing Alley

Offers 45-minute group fitness sessions utilizing the benefits of boxing in an accessible environment.

Eastwest

A space in Auckland dedicated to movement, breathing, strengthening, and resetting through various fitness classes.

HABITAT

A fitness community in Auckland where fitness meets whānau, offering classes that push members to work harder.

Kenkō Studios

A wellness collective in Uptown Auckland offering yoga, pilates, and other movement classes for all levels.

KINETIC DANCE STUDIO

A brand new dance studio in the Auckland CBD offering choreography classes in a judgement-free environment.

Lift Club

A weights-focused gym in Auckland offering a variety of epic class styles with a welcoming community atmosphere.

MODE Fitness Studio

Located on Ponsonby Road, MODE offers RUN + LIFT classes combining treadmill intervals with strength training.

Onyx

A community-based fitness studio in Auckland focusing on connection through training, offering pole and other fitness classes.

Redroom

A boutique heated Pilates studio in Auckland combining strength training with Pilates for a full-body workout.

Sala

A movement community founded in 2018 offering over 150 classes weekly across Auckland with a focus on flow and barre.

Studio Box

A boxing studio in Auckland focused on building a strong body and mind through immersive boxing classes.

The Y Auckland Fitness Centre

Formerly the YMCA, this center in Auckland offers a wide range of fitness choices and community activities.

Viva Dance

Located in central Auckland, Viva Dance makes dance fun and accessible with classes like Zumba and choreo.

Auckland Inter-Faith Council

Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC) provides a platform for inter-religious dialogue and networking to enhance social cohesion and prevent prejudice among Auckland's diverse ethnic groups.

Faith Covenant Centre

A growing Christian congregation in Botany Junction, Auckland, focused on fulfilling the Great Commission through preaching, teaching, and community care.

Bharitya Samaj Charitable Trust Multicultural Playgroup

Multicultural playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 years in Mount Roskill, Auckland, providing play, social, and learning opportunities.

Central Auckland Baby/Toddler Group

Coffee group for new parents and caregivers with babies and little ones 2 and under in Auckland City Centre to connect and share parenting experiences.

Ellen Melville Plunket Clinic Baby Toddler Group

A community group for new parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers under 2 years old to connect, make friends, and share parenting experiences.

Epsom Roskill Plunket Playgroup

Weekly drop-in group with play sessions and fun activities guided by the Ministry of Education curriculum for children in Epsom, Auckland.

Grey Lynn Playgroup

Playgroup for children up to 5 years old in Grey Lynn, Auckland, where parents, caregivers, and children mix and socialise through play.

Lifegrowth Community Playgroup

Playgroup for all children under 5 and their parents or caregivers in Botany, Auckland, with different activities and a special mat time for songs and stories.

Lynfield Community Playgroup

Community playgroup in Lynfield, Auckland, offering play and social opportunities for children and their caregivers.

Meadowbank Playgroup

Fun, friendship, support, and child-led play for parents/caregivers with children 0-5 in Meadowbank, Auckland. Sessions are free to attend.

Meadowbank Russian Playgroup

Playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 with Russian speaking parents and caregivers in Meadowbank, Auckland. Refreshments provided.

Mt Albert Community Playgroup

Place to come and play for children under 5 with their caregivers at the YMCA building in Mount Albert, Auckland. All welcome.

Onehunga Plunket Playgroup

Weekly drop-in group with fun activities focused on child-led play-based learning in Onehunga, Auckland. Sessions are free to attend.

Orakei Plunket Japanese Coffee Group

Playgroup for children aged 0-5 with Japanese speaking parents and caregivers in Orakei, Auckland. Sessions are free to attend.

Owairaka Plunket Playgroup

Drop-in group with a variety of fun toys and resources set up by a facilitator to support children's ongoing development in Mount Albert, Auckland.

Owairaka Plunket Spanish Playgroup

Family-oriented and inclusive playgroup where families speak Spanish to their children, encouraging language skills development in Mount Albert, Auckland.

Petite Lascars French Playground

Passionate group of volunteer parents providing a dynamic French-speaking environment for children under 6 in Glen Innes, Hillsborough, and Takapuna.

Ponsonby Community Playgroup

Friendly place for parents and caregivers and their children to meet and play in Ponsonby, Auckland.

Pt Chevalier Plunket Playgroup

Playgroup suitable for all ages from newborn to five years of age in Point Chevalier, Auckland, encouraging 'free play' with active parent participation.

Safari Central and Avondale Multicultural Playgroups

FREE fun multicultural learning environment for refugee and migrant background families with children aged 0 to 5 in Avondale and Lynfield, Auckland.

Safari East Multicultural Playgroups

FREE fun multicultural learning environment for refugee and migrant background families with children aged 0 to 5 in Panmure, Auckland.

Sandringham/Kingsland Plunket Playgroup

Drop-in group for tamariki aged 0-5 years old and their parents/caregivers in Sandringham, Auckland. Sessions are free to attend.

St Columba Playgroup in Botany

Pre-schoolers with a parent or caregiver enjoy educational activities, craft, music, and playtime in Botany Downs, Auckland. Encourages parents to learn new skills.

St Columba Special Kids Playgroup

Monthly playgroup for families and caregivers with pre-school or primary aged children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Botany Downs, Auckland.

Waterview Playgroup

Free, drop-in weekly playgroup for families with tamariki aged under 5 years old at Waterview Primary School, Auckland.

Aotearoa Azure Meetup

A community focused on Azure cloud technology hosting regular meetups in Auckland.

Auckland Cryptocurrency NZ Meetup

A community for cryptocurrency enthusiasts hosting monthly meetups in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland D365 Business Central User Group

A user group for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central hosting regular meetups in Auckland.

Auckland Data Management Professionals Meetup Group

A group for data management professionals hosting regular catch-up meetups in Auckland.

Auckland Fabric, Power BI and Analytics

A group for Power BI and analytics professionals hosting in-person meetups in Auckland.

Auckland Product & Software Leaders Group

A group for product and software leaders in Auckland to discuss industry trends, challenges, and opportunities in the tech sector.

AWS Auckland Well-Architected User Group

A recurring meetup for AWS users in Auckland focused on well-architected frameworks, best practices, and cloud architecture discussions.

Code, Coffee & AI Auckland

A community combining coffee and coding with AI topics, meeting biweekly in Auckland.

Hack The Box Meetup: New Zealand

A cybersecurity community hosting regular meetups in Auckland, including 0x1D events.

OWASP New Zealand Chapter - Auckland

A chapter of the Open Web Application Security Project hosting regular security meetups in Auckland.

ProductTank Auckland

A community organizing technology events and discussions, including World Product Day.

Python New Zealand - Online Events

An online community for Python developers with office hours and events accessible from Auckland.

Ubuntu NZ User Group May 27th, Auckland

A recurring meetup for Ubuntu Open Source users in Auckland, focusing on open source technology discussions and community engagement.

Age Concern

A nationwide organisation providing support, resources, and social connection for over 65s, with local clubs available in Auckland.

Auckland 50+ Out and About Social Group

A social group for seniors in Auckland focused on outings, catch-ups, and community events.

Birds NZ

Has regular meetings across Aotearoa including Auckland, focusing on studying birds, keeping numbers, and supporting knowledge of local birds and habitats.

Meals on Wheels

Allows seniors to socialise by delivering meals and chatting with people in their local area, including Auckland.

MENZSHED

A social group for men to share skills and connect, with local groups available across New Zealand including Auckland.

Selwyn Centres

Similar to Age Concern groups, providing weekly meetups across New Zealand including Auckland with programming ranging from exercise days to morning teas and outings.

U3A

A nationwide group for seniors to learn new skills and connect with others, with 88 locations in New Zealand including Auckland.

Walking New Zealand

Lists walking groups all over New Zealand, including Auckland, with some specifically for over 60s but open to all ages.

A Few Quiet Yarns Auckland

A networking group for entrepreneurs in Auckland that provides a space for connection and collaboration.

Entrepreneurs Unleashed Auckland

A community group for entrepreneurs in Auckland focused on networking and support.

GridAKL Events Auckland

An Auckland-based group organizing events and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Idea Show and Tell Auckland

A group in Auckland where entrepreneurs share ideas and receive feedback in a supportive environment.

Lean Coffee Auckland

A regular meetup in Auckland where entrepreneurs gather to discuss topics and network in a structured format.

Sparklab Events Auckland

Auckland-based group organizing events and workshops for entrepreneurs and innovators.

Startup Grind Auckland Auckland

A global community of entrepreneurs and innovators in Auckland focused on startup education and networking.

Women Entrepreneurship Centre (WEC)

A not-for-profit organization in Auckland focused on empowering women through entrepreneurship education, mentoring, and business incubation.

Young NZ Business Network Auckland

A network for young entrepreneurs and business leaders in Auckland to connect and grow.

American Women's Club

A social club celebrating American traditions while enjoying the Kiwi lifestyle, open to all interested in American culture regardless of citizenship.

Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau provides a women’s support drop‑in service in Grey Lynn, Auckland, offering appointments and walk‑in assistance Monday to Friday. It is open to all women seeking help and operates from a dedicated community space. The service emphasizes safety with vaccinated staff and tutors.

Women's Social

A community platform for women to connect for friendship through local meetups including dining, movies, dancing, and drinks. The group is open to all women in the local area who share similar goals and interests.

Communities in Auckland