Professional groups
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
There are over 4,000 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand members living in the UK. The UK Branch provides local support by organising over 40 networking and professional development events, including sports and, ‘special’ events such as one and three day cycle rides, golf day, an annual conference, lunch and dinner discussions with key members.
Website: charteredaccountantsanz.com(external link)
E-mail: Elizabeth.Welch@charteredaccountantsanz.com
Kea New Zealand
Whether you're a Kiwi or friend of New Zealand join Kea today to stay connected to NZ and grow your network. Kea was founded in 2001 to connect and engage our global people, for the benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand. Almost two decades on, Kea nurtures a vibrant and diverse community who share a strong passion for New Zealand and the success of its people and businesses. Becoming a member will give you full access to Kea tools and services, including the Kea Connect service, job portal and event portal. Find out more and register as a member for free on the Kea website(external link) or contact Kea directly at: info@keanewzealand.com
New Zealand Lawyers' Society
The professional association for New Zealand lawyers in the UK. Members' services are available to any New Zealander.
Contact: John McLinden
Tel: 020 7405 6114 (wk)
Fax: 020 7831 6112 (wk)
E-mail: johnmclinden@compuserve.com
Anglo Australasian Lawyers Society
The AALS is a non-commercial organisation that promotes events for lawyers and non-lawyers of all nationalities who have an interest in English, Australian and New Zealand legal issues. Occasionally they distribute information about products and services with an Australian or New Zealand connection.
Website: www.aals.co.uk(external link)
Australian Business
Australian Business is a membership based organisation that facilitates networking for New Zealand and Australian businesses in the United Kingdom. Formerly it incorporated the Australian and New Zealand Chambers of Commerce but has merged with Australian Business in Europe (ABIE) to form a private company.
Tel: 020 7099 8444
The New Zealand Business Women's Network
The New Zealand Business Women’s Network focuses on networking and the power of having a strong group of women who understand the unique challenges of succeeding in a foreign business world. It aims to provide a strong network of experts who are willing to cross-pollinate, inspire and forge strategies for the benefit of all involved.
Our meetings are hosted throughout London at various Kiwi related locations from restaurants to art galleries. Occasionally we showcase business products from our members and provide opportunities for members to introduce their business to the network. There is currently no membership fee, simply book a spot at one of our events and you will be automatically on our email list.
Website: www.nzwomen.co.uk(external link)
E-mail: info@nzwomen.co.uk
Engineering New Zealand
The UK Branch provides members of Engineering New Zealand who are resident in, or visiting the UK, services including acting as a vehicle for members to connect and meet each other with social events, technical meetings and site visits, and a regular newsletter.
Website: www.engineeringnz.org.uk(external link)
Email: chair@engineeringnz.org.uk
Kiwis in Property (UK)
Kiwis in Property (KIP) is a professional networking group promoting business & career opportunities and social activities for New Zealanders working in the UK commercial property sector. KIP has a mailing list of over 500 kiwis, covering a wide range of property related professions including investors, developers, managing agents, lawyers and architects. We host several networking breakfasts every year featuring guest speakers sharing inspirational career or business experiences, usually with a NZ connection. We also help new arrivals seeking to work in the UK property sector with introductions and advice. Membership is open to all NZ passport holders with connections to commercial property and interested parties can sign up for our free monthly newsletter via our website.
Website: www.kiwisinproperty.com(external link)
E-mail: bryce@kiwisinproperty.com
LinkedIn: bryce@kiwisinproperty.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kiwisinproperty(external link)
Social clubs
The New Zealand Society
Established in 1927, the New Zealand Society has developed to promote the interests of New Zealand in the UK by maintaining, enhancing and furthering the good relations between Britain and New Zealand.
The Society is a not-for-profit organisation for expatriate New Zealanders living in Britain and also for British citizens who have a New Zealand connection. The Society has an active programme of events for members and non members, all with a New Zealand flavour at which we also aim to raise money for our charitable activities. For further details about the society please see our website www.nzsociety.co.uk(external link). Membership can be purchased online along with tickets to events.
Email: president@nzsociety.co.uk
General Enquiries: info@nzsociety.co.uk
Membership and ticketing: ticketing@nzsociety.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nzsocietyuk(external link)
X: www.x.com/nzsocietyuk(external link)
The New Zealand Society Scotland
Established in 1998, this independent component of the New Zealand Society focuses on ‘Keeping Kilted Kiwis In Touch’ through organising social events throughout Scotland each year.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/newzealandsocietyscotland(external link)
E-mail: info@nzsocietyscotland.org.uk
New Zealand Women's Association
This group was established in 1930 to promote the interests of New Zealand and to foster good relations with the UK. The NZWA usually meet each month at the New Zealand House Penthouse for lunch and a guest speaker who has New Zealand connections. The Association also holds a range of other events throughout the year.
Website: www.nzwa.co.uk(external link)
E-mail: enquiries@nzwa.co.uk
New Zealand Ireland Association
The New Zealand Ireland Association holds events and get-togethers throughout the year for New Zealanders in Ireland and people with an interest in New Zealand.
New Zealand Ireland Association
C/- Maija Tweeddale
9 Belair Village, Ashford
Co Wicklow
Phone: +353 85 7117994
Website: www.newzealand.ie(external link)
E-mail: info@newzealand.ie
Kiwis in London
The Kiwis in London Facebook page is a useful support network for New Zealanders in London. The FAQs have really useful information on accommodation options, including sub-lets, and job vacancies, amongst other things.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LondonKiwis(external link)
Kiwis in Northern Ireland
This group provides an informal social network for New Zealanders in Northern Ireland. Since starting in early 2018, friendships have been formed, business transactions have occured, and there has been an increase in social gatherings.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KiwisNorthernIreland(external link)
X: @Kiwis_NI(external link)
Email: KiwisNorthernIreland@yahoo.com
Kiwi Kids Abroad
This group was founded by the 2012 UK New Zealander of the Year, Kent Gardner. Kiwi Kids Abroad aims to create a global community of Kiwi kids - staring in London! It wants to ensure all young New Zealanders living abroad have a life long connection to their heritage, their culture, and their homeland. A connection to the things that make them unique and distinct, no matter where they are in the world. You’re a Kiwi Kid, if you, your parent(s) or grandparent(s) were born in New Zealand . . . or . . . even if you just love New Zealand!
Come on board, and let’s make this global Kiwi family fly!
Website: www.kiwikidsabroad.com(external link)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kiwikidsabroad(external link)
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kiwikidsabroad(external link)
Phone: +44 7986 542214
Email: info@kiwikidsaboard.com
Education groups
The NZUK Link Foundation
The NZUK Link Foundation (formerly the Waitangi Foundation) aims to strengthen the relationship between the United Kingdom and New Zealand by fostering educational and cultural exchange.
The Foundation’s core role is in vocational exchanges where it has provided well over 100 individual fellowships in both directions in the past ten years. Vocational fields covered by the Foundation include: agriculture and horticulture, the arts, climate, conservation and the environment, design and architecture, financial services and investment, geology, international relations, science and technology and social and legal policy.
The Foundation was established as a permanent legacy of New Zealand’s 1990 celebrations, which marked the 150th anniversary of the signing of New Zealand’s founding treaty, the Treaty of Waitangi.
For more information on fellowships or to make donations to the Link Foundation please contact:
Website: www.nzuklink.co.uk
(external link)E-mail: info@nzuklink.co.uk
New Zealand Universities Graduates Association
Since the 1930s this Association has provided a focus for NZ graduates of all ages in the UK. It runs at least two meetings each year (in early May and early October, in the Penthouse of NZ House) which take the form of talk suppers with NZ wine. Each talk is given by a distinguished New Zealander and is about 30 minutes, followed by questions and discussion. The topics chosen vary widely. The membership is 100-200.
Website: www.nzuga.co.uk(external link)
E-mail: nzuga.london@gmail.com
The Hebe Society
The Hebe Society was formed in 1985 at the Royal Horticultural Society in London, and aims to encourage the cultivation and conservation of Hebes and other New Zealand native plants. It is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society, New Zealand Alpine Garden Society and Tatton Garden Society. Most members are in the British Isles, but some are in the rest of Europe, North America and New Zealand.
For information, members benefits and events:
Website: www.hebesoc.org(external link)
NZ Studies Network
The New Zealand Studies Network (UK & Ireland) promotes knowledge of New Zealand's social and political arrangements and the accomplishments of its people in the arts, sciences, learned professions and business. It provides a venue for those who wish to reach a general (mainly London) audience with talks and performances, and it organises more specialised seminars and conferences for academics and professionals.
Website: www.nzstudies.com(external link)
E-mail: chair.nzsn@gmail.com
E-mail: honsec.nzsn@gmail.com
The Ulster New Zealand Trust
The Ulster New Zealand Trust at The Ballance House is responsible for the preservation and conservation of an historic heritage site known as The Ballance House, birth place of John Ballance, political reformer and Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-93. The beneficiaries of this preservation are the descendants of John Ballance, the general public, tourists and visitors from Northern Ireland and around the world who come to visit the birthplace of a renowned New Zealand Premier.
The Trust’s volunteers work to increase education and cultural awareness of the general public in the part played by Ulster men and women in the development of New Zealand during the time of John Ballance’s office. Tourists, visitors, school groups and historical societies who visit Ballance House benefit educationally and culturally and learn of the life story and achievements of John Ballance and the enormous contribution he made as a politician in New Zealand.
Website: www.theballancehouse.com(external link)
Contact: info@theballancehouse.com
Cultural groups
Ngāti Rānana London Māori Club
For over 40 years, Ngāti Rānana has promoted the traditional song and dance of the Maori. Initially establishing itself as a support group for Maori residing in the United Kingdom, London-based Ngāti Rānana has grown into a cultural group of over 50 members.
Ngāti Rānana has made a unique contribution to both occasions with a New Zealand association and cross-cultural events. Performance highlights include:
- Events for the New Zealand team at the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics.
- Film launch of “Whale Rider", London.
- World EXPO in Toronto, Canada.
- UK concert tour of Crowded House.
- Barcelona Olympics for the New Zealand team.
- Inauguration of New Zealander, Don McKinnon, as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
- Official opening of Māori exhibition at the British Museum, London.
People all over the world have been touched by the unique wairua (spirit) of Ngāti Rānana based on its cultural values of whanaungatanga (relatedness), manaakitanga (looking after one another) and kotahitanga (unity).
If you are interested in finding out more about Ngāti Rānana, please check our website, contact the secretary on our email address or come along to a practice on Wednesdays at 6.30pm at New Zealand House. The secretary can also respond to enquiries regarding performances, workshops and translations.
Ngāti Rānana London Maori Club
C/- New Zealand High Commission
1 Pall Mall East
London, SW1Y 5AU
United Kingdom
Website: www.ngatiranana.co.uk(external link)
E-mail: secretary@ngatiranana.co.uk
Manaia – Engaging, entertaining, and educating the world about Maori culture
Manaia is a Maori owned and operated London-based company. Established in 2005, Manaia’s mission is to engage, entertain and educate the world about Maori culture through the provision of traditional performances, haka workshops, education and consultancy services. Manaia have worked for some of the world’s biggest companies and performed at events in 24 different countries throughout Europe and the Middle East and as far as the USA and Australia. Services include:
- Maori cultural performances
- NZ promotional appearances
- TV and modelling shots
- Corporate team building workshops
- Educational workshops in schools
- Leadership training
- Maori protocol consultancy
Manaia has the professional experience and skills to be able to cater for a range of occasions and events including:
- Private functions
- Corporate events
- Weddings and Birthdays
- Cultural and music festivals
- New Zealand promotional events
- Opening ceremonies
For more information and a quote:
Call Karl Burrows 07859 897812
E-mail: enquiries@manaia.co.uk
Website: www.manaia.co.uk(external link)
For a haka workshops visit: www.hakaworks.com(external link)
Te Kohanga Reo o Ranana
Te Kohanga Reo o Ranana was set up by a very dedicated and committed group of parents who were fighting to give their tamariki (children) what they considered a vital but missing part of their children’s upbringing; their reo (Maori language), their tikanga (customs) – their identity. Being so far away from whanau (family) and home, these parents wanted to be able to give this to their tamariki no matter how small the input might be.
Whilst Te Reo and Tikanga Maori are paramount, Kohanga also offers tautoko, aroha and tumanako to each and every member of the whanau making it a whole lot easier to raise a family so far from home.
Website: www.ngatiranana.co.u(external link)
E-mail: kohanga@kohanga.co.uk
Pacific Islands Society
The Pacific Islands Society, a non-profit organisation, was formed in 1981 to preserve the long-standing friendship between Britain/Ireland and the Pacific Islands in practical ways after decolonisation. The UK-based society covers the Pacific basin, and acts as an umbrella organisation linking national groups in Britain. Its objectives include bringing people with Islands background together through social gatherings, helping them to preserve their traditions through cultural activities, and generally attempting to raise the Pacific profile in the UK with conferences and discussions.
Assistance is offered to Island visitors, notably students, through a network of members (area representatives) around the country. The society also supports the advocacy of Pacific interests and concerns by providing a platform, and a welcome, for visiting regional leaders. The society publishes a news letter, The Outrigger, and runs a website.
Website: www.pacificislandsuk.org(external link)
E-mail: info@pisuki.charitydays.co.uk
FANZA
The Foundation of the Arts New Zealand and Australia focuses on supporting artists across all sectors who are visiting and performing in the UK. They send out a regular e-newsletter featuring upcoming events and update of note, and are well connected with the creative sector both in Australasia and the UK.
Website: www.fanza.org(external link)
Sporting groups
London New Zealand Cricket Club (LNZCC)
The club for New Zealand cricketers in the UK has a full fixture list and holds other social functions during the year.
In the sixty years since the club was formed in London in 1952, many hundreds of people have worn the LNZCC crest around the UK at wonderful grounds and in the company of some illustrious cricketing names. LNZCC has continued with its founding principle of "enjoying cricket in good company". Our aim is to attract cricket-minded New Zealanders living and working in the UK and it is pleasing to see an average of 75 players turning out for the club each season.
Honorary Secretary: Martin Conway
Website: www.lnzcc.org(external link)
E-mail: info@lnzcc.org
X: @LNZCC