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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
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DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20260120T194350Z
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UID:10000096-1775174400-1775260799@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/good-friday/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251231T055640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T011548Z
UID:10000094-1774789200-1774800000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Round The World - Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Student Exchange Expo
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/round-the-world-hamilton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251224T000908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010111Z
UID:10000093-1774200600-1774207800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fun\, AFS stories and community\, as\nwe share some kai and connect with our wonderful AFS whānau.\nMeet some of our current hosted students here in Auckland!\nYour contribution to the event would be greatly appreciated – please bring a salad or dessert to share\, AFS will provide meat and rolls for everyone.\nPlease RSVP to jay.wells@afs.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/auckland-community-event-3/
LOCATION:Taitamariki Hall\, Auburn Reserve 8 Auburn Street\, Takapuna\, Auckland 0622\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251224T000907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010110Z
UID:10000092-1774188000-1774195200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Re-Entry Orientation Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Calendly Link for Students to RSVP to: https://calendly.com/info-newzealand/re-entry-orientation
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/re-entry-orientation-auckland/
LOCATION:Taitamariki Hall\, Auburn Reserve 8 Auburn Street\, Takapuna\, Auckland 0622\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20260224T061458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T071302Z
UID:10000102-1773945000-1773948600@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Invercargill Community Event
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an evening of fun\, AFS stories and community\, as we share somekai and connect with our wonderful AFS whānau. \nYour contribution to the event would be greatly appreciated – please bringa salad or dessert to share. AFS will provide meat and rolls for everyone. \nSee you there!Please RSVP to krisca.gould@afs.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/invercargill-community-event/
LOCATION:South Alive – Community & Business Meeting Room Hireage\, 262 Ness Street\, Appleby\, Invercargill 9812\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20260224T061459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010110Z
UID:10000103-1773941400-1773945000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Invercargill info session
DESCRIPTION:Come along and find out more about our programmes  \nand all the places you could go!
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/invercargill-info-session/
LOCATION:South Alive – Community & Business Meeting Room Hireage\, 262 Ness Street\, Appleby\, Invercargill 9812\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20260302T120209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T010109Z
UID:10000107-1773774000-1773777600@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Round the World Hamilton Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Everything you need to know about volunteering at the Round the World student exchange expo in Hamilton on 29 March 2026. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88942603164?pwd=KAP2VDe1yp2rfSat0TnA1KWMAg4Pbe.1
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/round-the-world-hamilton-volunteer-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251224T000907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T080710Z
UID:10000091-1773532800-1773619199@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Warbirds on Parade
DESCRIPTION:See the historic AFS Ambulance at Warbirds on Parade: \nWarbirds on Parade 2026 – New Zealand Warbirds Association Inc
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/warbirds-on-parade/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20260224T061458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160925Z
UID:10000101-1773082800-1773086400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:School Presentation Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a 45-minute training and all are invited – no previous experience required. \n– Refresh your skills if you presented in the past\,– see the updated 2026 presentation\,– learn how you too can present to your school or schools in your area\,– and what actions you can take to assist us with setting up school appointments. \nPlease register here: School Presentation Training
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/school-presentation-volunteer-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260302T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251209T175219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T061457Z
UID:10000090-1772476200-1772483400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Host Student Post Arrival Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Calendly Link for Students to RSVP to: https://calendly.com/info-newzealand/post-arrival-host-student-orientation
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/host-student-post-arrival-zoom/
ORGANIZER;CN="amber.bevan@afs.org":MAILTO:amber.bevan@afs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251122T031126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T130900Z
UID:10000089-1770336000-1770422399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waitangi Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/waitangi-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251109T200213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T060914Z
UID:10000086-1770076800-1770163199@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Nelson Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/nelson-anniversary/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20260121T215222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T165139Z
UID:10000098-1769904000-1769990399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Scholarships Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/scholarships-open-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="amber.bevan@afs.org":MAILTO:amber.bevan@afs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251112T181902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T134133Z
UID:10000087-1769904000-1769990399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Scholarships Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/scholarships-open/
ORGANIZER;CN="amber.bevan@afs.org":MAILTO:amber.bevan@afs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251122T031125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T215221Z
UID:10000088-1769385600-1769471999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Anniversary Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/auckland-anniversary-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251024T113421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T100540Z
UID:10000081-1768521600-1768780799@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Arrival Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:This in person orientation is for hosted students arriving on their Semester and Year Students for Flagship and Global Choice – designed to welcome students to their host country\, share logistical information and contact details about the local AFS organisation. \nIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/arrival-orientation-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN="amber.bevan@afs.org":MAILTO:amber.bevan@afs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251005T081257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T044529Z
UID:10000080-1766534400-1767743999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/office-closed/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251109T200212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T062751Z
UID:10000085-1765998000-1766005200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Host Family Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Link for Hosting Families to RSVP: https://calendly.com/info-newzealand/host-family-orientation
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/host-family-orientation-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="amber.bevan@afs.org":MAILTO:amber.bevan@afs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250913T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T175217Z
UID:10000079-1765477800-1765485000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Sending Family Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This online orientation is to equip sending families to help their children face the intercultural challenges of their high school study abroad program in collaboration with AFS at both the sending and hosting destinations. \nIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/sending-family-orientation-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250907T110616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T060159Z
UID:10000078-1765065600-1765238399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:End of Stay Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:For our Hosted Students who will be flying to their home countries on the 7th of December – designed to help students reflect on their intercultural exchange experience\, and prepare for a smooth transition back home.  \nIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/end-of-stay-orientation-in-person/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250907T110616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T060159Z
UID:10000077-1764979200-1765238399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pre-Departure Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:For Sending Student’s on Trimester\, Semester and Year programmes\, leaving early 2026 – designed to prepare students for their upcoming travel abroad\, intercultural experience\, and development as active global citizens. \nIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/pre-departure-orientation-in-person-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251109T200159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T060158Z
UID:10000084-1764615600-1764622800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Host Family Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Link for Host Families to RSVP: https://calendly.com/info-newzealand/host-family-orientation
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/host-family-orientation/
ORGANIZER;CN="amber.bevan@afs.org":MAILTO:amber.bevan@afs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250829T093139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T194625Z
UID:10000076-1764201600-1764287999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pre-Departure Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:This date may change. This orientation is for students on the short/intensive programmes over the NZ summer holidays\, some students depart on international flights on this day after orientation. \nIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/pre-departure-orientation-in-person/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250826T023740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T031111Z
UID:10000073-1764010800-1764018000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Sending Family Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This online orientation is to equip sending families to help their children face the intercultural challenges of their high school study abroad program in collaboration with AFS at both the sending and hosting destinations.If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/sending-family-orientation/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250825T010340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T031111Z
UID:10000072-1763913600-1763920800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mid Stay Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This is a zoom orientation for our hosted students on a year programme\, to provide an opportunity for students to evaluate their exchange experiences\, reflect on personal growth\, and address cultural and adaptation challenges they may be encountering.  \nIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation from the comfort of your home email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/mid-stay-orientation/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251116T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251109T200158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200620Z
UID:10000083-1763326800-1763330400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AAI Volunteer Online Exchange- Japan
DESCRIPTION:As we progress in our collaboration with our Asian Partnering Countries\, this online exchange provides us with an opportunity to gain insight into these nations and connect with fellow AFS volunteers.You are invited to participate in the next upcoming Volunteer Online Exchange presentation scheduled for November with Japan. Date :  16 Nov\, 2025 (Sun)Time :  9pm NZ timeSession theme :    Rediscovering Everyday Japan ― Beyond StereotypesHow to participate? :  Registration is required ☞    Register here!
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/aai-volunteer-online-exchange-japan/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20251109T200158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200620Z
UID:10000082-1763200800-1763218800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Rangitoto Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Auckland AFSers: Rangitoto Island ExcursionJay Wells from National Office is putting on his volunteer hat and organising a day-trip to Rangitoto Island for hosted students\, returnees and all other AFSers wanting to join the fun. \nSaturday\, 15 November 202510am – 3pm$60 per person (return ferry trip from Auckland) \nFor more info and to reserve your spot\, please contact jay.wells@afs.org by 5 November.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/rangitoto-excursion/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250816T161717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T200158Z
UID:10000070-1762801200-1762804800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Buzz Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last Buzz Session of the year! \nWe’ll be reviewing 2025 and look ahead to 2026. \nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87855481471 \nPlease RSVP to shirley.webb-speight@afs.org if you are planning to attend.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/buzz-zoom-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250825T010327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T174906Z
UID:10000071-1762104600-1762115400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Community Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/auckland-community-event-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTSTAMP:20260418T053444
CREATED:20250729T083517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T174905Z
UID:10000069-1761523200-1761609599@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:NZL Office closed - Labour day\, National Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/nzl-office-closed-labour-day-national-holiday/
END:VEVENT
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