* Frugal Friends * We are all like-minded people who aim to: - Cut expenses & reduce waste - Have more $$ and - Get the most effective use from the $$ we have. We meet regularly to support one another, share our frugal experiences, share money-saving tips and "lifestyle secrets" in a fun, informal, workshop-type setting - at any members home. We also have: Regular "pot luck" lunches Picnics & outings (emphasis on cost) Clothes swap meetups A Cooking & Freezer food group Sewing / Craft get-t …

… Donation: Gold coin donation the New Zealand Heart Foundation  Join at: http://www.meetup.com/www-fitnessfix-co-nz/ or email Sally@fitnessfix.co.nz Meet:7.25am at the Mairangi Bay surf club so far the walking group has raised well over $1000 while having fun and doing what we love. So come and kick-start your weekend with a spectacular walk in amazing scenery, with a fun group of like-minded women, challenging fitness and poverty all at the same time.  

Hello and welcome to all This group is all about friendship - especially meeting and making new friends in Auckland: going out, having fun and enjoying yourself in a SAFE, Friendly and Supportive environment. For various reasons we can all find ourselves in a physical place where we know no-one or only a handful of people and that can be very lonely and sometimes even distressing. And I can speak from first hand experience - I found myself living in Auckland with my two children …

I've set up this group as I am planning to walk the great Compostella de Santiago Piligrimage route (800 km) from Southern France to the end of Spain. Up to 200,000 people from around walk this route every year now and it is very well organised with lodges and hotels every 20 or so miles. This walk goes back to pre-Christian, Celtic, times and ends at a place called Fin de Terra (which means end of the earth, as until Columbus everyone thought that the world ended at that point - the most wester …

… Appoximate times for walking each track will be given as a guide only , estimated at a very leisurly walking pace and take into account rests or other stops along the way to talk about what you're seeing like the trees and birds in the areas we explore. Preparation for these walks need not be a burden, good walking shoes or boots and something warm to put on should the weather suddenly turn cold ( perhaps a light rain jacket) and also something like a poly prop or merino top to keep the body war …

Tangleball is a cross between a backyard shed, an art studio and a social space. We run workshops, collaborate on projects and ideas (both artistic and technical) and generally socalise. Our members include artists, musicians, gardeners, hardware/software hackers, school teachers, electricians, engineers and a lone beekeeper. The Tangleball facilities are available 24/7 to members, and may be viewed by the public at various times throughout the week. If you'd like to stop by and have a look, we …

DISCOVER RIDING REINVENTED Along with our overseas cousins, New Zealand is pleased  to announce its Spyder riders Website This is a space to chat about all things Spyder, related from fun rides to organised rides, events and meetups!  -  This is your site New Zealand to have your say and let all other Spyder riders/owners with three wheels (okay 2 wheelers as well) know whats going on around the country, all the way from the Cape through to Bluff, just to get it out there, and let everybody know …

Need a change from dating sites?  Maybe you'd like to go to "no pressure" social group outings - who knows who you might meet? Or maybe you have someone special in your life and you'd just like to get out more, expand your friendship base and enjoy good company. You've found the place! Although everyone's welcome, please be aware that the age demographic is generally late 30s upwards, with many in the late 40s range. Events are planned around dinners, dancing, brunches, quizzes, lunches, etc. An …

The Auckland Unitarian Church is an open, progressive and welcoming faith community. We walk diverse spiritual paths to find purpose and meaning in our lives, but we are united in our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Whatever your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Sunday Service 10 AM to 11 AM EXCEPT the last Sunday of each month when we have an evening Service at 5 PM (please check the calendar, we sometimes have alternate meeting times for special events).  Choi …

I decided to start the Ultimate Relationship group in Auckland because I want to share what I have learnt through my work as a relationships and intimacy coach. Explore yourself through the eyes of your Chakras & lovingly interact with your body’s natural intelligence. You will learn how to communicate with, explore and lovingly heal each Chakra individually. As you bring love and consciousness to your body’s energy system your overall health and wellbeing will improve. 1. Introduction: The Ulti …

This group is for people who want to talk about the big issues that affect our lives.And, it's for people who want to take steps, no matter how small, to do something about the issues that concern us. Based on members' feedback, the group is refocusing. Talking is great and interesting. But, we don't want to have just a talkfest. We also want to take action, no matter how small, that is relevant to the topics we discuss. So, from now on, the meet ups will run as follows: We'll discuss a diffe …

… If you'd like to be part of a team to prepare and deliver a four course meal for a family in hard times, treating them as special and creating a lifetime memory, join this group to find out more ... more details on www.chefsforcompassion.com

The Exceptional Conference aims to create a high quality JVM focused unconference (where the attendees gather to create the conference agenda and discuss topics and learn off each other). The 2012 unconference is provisionally planned to be held at Massey University's Albany campus on the North Shore, some time in June or July 2012

The Talking Stick Moot meets upstairs in a central Auckland pub for talks on the old ways, the new ways, folk lore, the esoteric, the metaphysical and the wyrd. First Wednesday of the month ~ the talk starts at 7.30pm Door charge: $5 About the Moot ~ Before plasma screens, sound systems and strobe lights, pubs were the quintessential meeting place of the esoteric and the interesting. Public houses have a long history of hosting community meetings. It’s time to reclaim the pub for talks on the …

… The group aim is foremost friendship and fun.  Our activities may include: games, cafe visits, bush walks, dinners, movies etc, as well as focused meetings where we can discuss our challenges, or even meetings that include guest speakers. The people in this group are just everyday people looking for connections with others that have similar problems.  Our members' issues can range from (but are not limited to): mild to chronic anxiety, social phobia, depression, physical limitations (e.g. M. …

APN Auckland decided to get with the times and start up a meetup group for the Auckland region. We have regular get togethers throughout the year on Agile topics and thought using the Meetup website a great way to keep in touch and allow people to know whats happening and join in on the fun. All those interested in Agile software development, Agile Project Management or anything Agile should join up and get involved. We would love to hear from your experiences using Agile techniques - both good …