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X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.afs.org.nz
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Zealand
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DTSTART:20240928T140000
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DTSTART:20250405T140000
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DTSTART:20250927T140000
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T183027Z
UID:10000011-1744416000-1745798399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:April School Holidays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/april-school-holidays/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T084253Z
UID:10000012-1744934400-1745279999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:NZL Office closed - Easter Holidays\, National Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/nzl-office-closed-easter-holidays-national-holiday/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T122222Z
UID:10000023-1745539200-1745625599@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:NZL Office closed - ANZAC Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/nzl-office-closed-anzac-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T183027Z
UID:10000024-1745866800-1745870400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Buzz Session - Meet the Board Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Zoom meeting on Monday\, 28 April to meet the candidates standing for election for the AFS NZ Board at next month’s AGM. \nThis will be your chance to hear from the candidates directly\, hear their stories and what they hope to bring to the table\, and to ask any questions you may have. \nMonday\, 28 April 25\, 7pmZoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87855481471 \nPlease email shirley.webb-speight@afs.org to let us know if you are planning to attend.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/buzz-session-meet-the-board-candidates/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T193655Z
UID:10000025-1746921600-1747007999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/mothers-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250513T153333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T210724Z
UID:10000039-1747267200-1747353599@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:International Day of Families
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/international-day-of-families/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T125252Z
UID:10000013-1747440000-1747526399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Volunteer event Auckland - Time TBC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/volunteer-event-auckland-time-tbc/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T181006Z
UID:10000027-1747785600-1747871999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/world-day-for-cultural-diversity/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T135341Z
UID:10000014-1748170800-1748181600@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AGM Auckland
DESCRIPTION:AGM information is provided to all members by email.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact shirley.webb-speight@afs.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/agm-auckland/
LOCATION:Freeman’s Bay School\, Auckland and via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T135341Z
UID:10000026-1748188800-1748196000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pre-Departure Orientation Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This is an Online orientation for our hosted students 6 weeks out from departing to start preparing students for their travel home\, their intercultural experience and developing as active global citizens. \nIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.orgTraining session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/hosted-student-online-pre-departure-zoom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T125252Z
UID:10000015-1748304000-1748390399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Napier Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1atTXmYuUKe2xVxjaPoV7mNfkXoD67hxerF7Txs3wgQQ/edit?gid=506575283#gid=506575283
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/napier-career-expo/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250601T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T015507Z
UID:10000028-1748800800-1748808000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Host Family Orientation Zoom
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided \nDesigned to prepare host families for their upcoming intercultural experience\, to manage their expectations\, and to use effective coping strategies for challenges they may face.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/host-family-orientation-zoom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250513T153335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T182936Z
UID:10000040-1748822400-1748908799@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:King's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/kings-birthday/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250520T181008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T053145Z
UID:10000043-1749144600-1749148200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AFS Hamilton Info Session
DESCRIPTION:AFS Info Session\nJoin our info session for students and families to find out more about our programmes and scholarships.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/afs-hamilton-info-session/
LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, 46 Hyde Avenue\, Nawton\, Hamilton 3200\, New Zealand
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250520T181009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T053146Z
UID:10000044-1749148200-1749151800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AFS Hamilton Community Event
DESCRIPTION:AFS Hamilton Community EventJoin us for an evening of fun\, AFS stories and community as we share some kai and connect with our wonderful AF whānau.Please bring a salad or dessert to share. AFS will provide meat and rolls for everyone.Please RSVP to: jay.wells@afs.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/afs-hamilton-community-event/
LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, 46 Hyde Avenue\, Nawton\, Hamilton 3200\, New Zealand
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T085933Z
UID:10000029-1749150000-1749157200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Host Family Orientation Zoom
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided \nDesigned to prepare host families for their upcoming intercultural experience\, to manage their expectations\, and to use effective coping strategies for challenges they may face.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/host-family-orientation-zoom-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250514T203206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T140950Z
UID:10000042-1749254400-1749340799@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:2026 Student Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Sending Students are able to apply for 2026 programmes!  \nTell your local community… Scholarships available for all programmesStudy Abroad in 2026
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/2026-student-applications-open/
ORGANIZER;CN="amber.bevan@afs.org":MAILTO:amber.bevan@afs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250611T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250611T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T125253Z
UID:10000016-1749634200-1749666600@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Howick Careers Expo
DESCRIPTION: East Website\, 9:30am-6:30pm 
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/howick-careers-expo/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T162448Z
UID:10000030-1749916800-1749924000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mid Stay Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This online orientation is for our Hosted Students on year programmes\, for students to evaluate their exchange experiences\, reflect on personal growth\, and address cultural and adaptation challenges they may be encountering.If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/hosted-student-online-mid-stay-orientation/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250524T135344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T050148Z
UID:10000045-1749945600-1750636799@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:National Volunteer Week
DESCRIPTION:National Volunteer Week | Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/national-volunteer-week/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T050147Z
UID:10000017-1750377600-1750463999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:NZL Office closed - Matariki\, National Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/nzl-office-closed-matariki-national-holiday/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250329T000023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T070233Z
UID:10000018-1750636800-1751068799@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Blitz
DESCRIPTION:The AFS NZ national office team will be in Christchurch to visit schools and connect with volunteers. \nIf you are in the Christchurch area\, we’d love to see you! \nPlease contact krisca.gould@afs.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/christchurch-blitz/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250623T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T063315Z
UID:10000032-1750703400-1750710600@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Sending Family Orientation Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This online orientation is to equip sending families to help their children face the intercultural challenges of their high school study abroad programme 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-zoom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250605T085935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T060754Z
UID:10000051-1750959000-1750962600@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Info Session
DESCRIPTION:AFS Info Session\nJoin our info session for students and families to find out more about our programmes and scholarships.\nSt Andrew’s College\, Staff Room\, Strowan House
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/christchurch-info-session/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s College\, 347 Papanui Road\, Strowan\, Christchurch 8052\, New Zealand
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250605T085936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T060753Z
UID:10000052-1750962600-1750966200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fun\, AFS stories and community\, as we share some\n kai and connect with our wonderful AFS whānau.\nYour contribution to the event would be greatly appreciated.\nPlease bring some baking/sweet treats to share – there’ll be a competition for the best dessert!\nPlease RSVP to jay.wells@afs.org\nSt Andrew’s College\, Staff Room\, Strowan House
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/christchurch-community-event/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s College\, 347 Papanui Road\, Strowan\, Christchurch 8052\, New Zealand
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T130253Z
UID:10000033-1751068800-1751241599@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Arrival Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:Trimester Students for Flagship programme\, 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/hosted-student-arrival-orientation-in-person/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250405T013545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T125254Z
UID:10000020-1751068800-1751327999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Departure camp (SMscSH25\, SMswSH25\, YPswNH24) & Trimester Arrival Camp
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/departure-camp-smscsh25-smswsh25-ypswnh24-trimester-arrival-camp/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250405T013544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T133937Z
UID:10000019-1751068800-1752451199@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:July School Holidays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/july-school-holidays/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T172231Z
UID:10000035-1751155200-1751327999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:End of Stay Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:This in person orientation is to help students reflect on their intercultural exchange experience\, and prepare for a smooth transition back home.If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/hosted-student-end-of-stay-orientation-in-person/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTSTAMP:20260418T054745
CREATED:20250416T133510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T212152Z
UID:10000034-1751155200-1751414399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pre Departure Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:This orientation is to prepare sending students for their upcoming travel abroad\, intercultural experience\, and development as active global citizens.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-student-pre-departure-orientation-in-person/
END:VEVENT
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