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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250605T085936Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250629T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250604T053200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T130253Z
UID:10000050-1751218200-1751225400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fun\, AFS stories and community\, as we share some kai and connect with our wonderful AFS whānau.\nYour contribution to the event would be greatly appreciated\n– please bring a plate to share.\n(Note: Finger food only\, no kitchen facility on site.)\nPlease RSVP to jay.wells@afs.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/auckland-community-event/
LOCATION:Auckland Grammar Tibbs House\, 87 Mountain Road\, Epsom\, Auckland 1023\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250405T013557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T221432Z
UID:10000021-1751587200-1751846399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Arrival Orientation In Person
DESCRIPTION:This in person orientation is for hosted students arriving on their trimester and intensive programmes Students – 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/nh25-arrival-camp/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250416T133524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T010736Z
UID:10000036-1752174000-1752181200@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 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-zoom-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250415T125307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T125307Z
UID:10000022-1752451200-1752883199@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Whangarei Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/whangarei-blitz/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250416T133509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T133937Z
UID:10000031-1752519600-1752523200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Buzz Session
DESCRIPTION:Main topic: Round the World student exchange expo \nPlease email shirley.webb-speight@afs.org to RSVP and join us on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87855481471
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/buzz-session-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250714T143733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T203918Z
UID:10000063-1752867000-1752874200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Online Volunteer Exchange: India
DESCRIPTION:This virtual exchange will be a wonderful opportunity to interact with fellow volunteers and participants from across the Asia-Pacific region\, share cultural insights\, and strengthen our global AFS network. Your presence will add great value to this exchange\, and we highly encourage your active participation. India looks forward to welcoming you soon and sharing this vibrant journey together!  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/online-volunteer-exchange-india/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250424T024916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T220410Z
UID:10000037-1753056000-1753487999@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Blitz
DESCRIPTION:The AFS NZ national office team will be in Wellington to visit schools and connect with volunteers. \nIf you are in the Wellington area\, we’d love to see you! \nPlease contact krisca.gould@afs.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/wellington-blitz/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250724T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250724T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250623T063332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T182254Z
UID:10000053-1753378200-1753381800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AFS Info Session
DESCRIPTION:AFS Info Session\nJoin our info session for students and families to find out more about our programmes and scholarships.\nWellington Renouf Tennis Centre\, 60 Brooklyn Road\, Wellington 6011
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/afs-info-session/
LOCATION:Renouf Tennis Centre\, 60 Brooklyn Road\, Brooklyn\, Wellington 6021\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250724T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250623T063332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T182255Z
UID:10000054-1753381800-1753385400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AFS Wellington Community Event
DESCRIPTION:AFS Wellington Community EventJoin us for an evening of fun\, AFS stories and community as we share some kai and connect with our wonderful AF whānau. \nPlease 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-wellington-community-event/
LOCATION:Renouf Tennis Centre\, 60 Brooklyn Road\, Brooklyn\, Wellington 6021\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250624T204652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T225558Z
UID:10000060-1754229600-1754236800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga / WBOP Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Join our AFS community as we farewell Anna and Kaylie as they head off on their AFS journey and welcome Angelica from Italy and Alejandra from Spain as they begin a wonderful time in Tauranga. \n \nPlease bring a plate of finger food to share for our afternoon tea. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there. \nPlease RSVP to info-tauranga@afs.org by 28 July.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/tauranga-wbop-community-event/
LOCATION:Tauranga Intermediate\, 30 Eighteenth Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250623T063333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T194212Z
UID:10000055-1754265600-1754697599@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/auckland-blitz/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250627T070250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T020653Z
UID:10000061-1754420400-1754424000@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Zoom for Round the World Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Time to get prepared for Round the World!This is a pre-event briefing Zoom for all Round the World volunteers. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85176175062?pwd=T8b3UwLqIQbQpdA23nM2lZqUNvTzQf.1
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/zoom-for-round-the-world-volunteers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250510T193711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T192131Z
UID:10000038-1754611200-1754870399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AFS Youth Assembly
DESCRIPTION:For more information on the AFS Youth Assembly\, please visit www.youthassembly.org
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/afs-youth-assembly/
LOCATION:New York City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250623T063334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T053703Z
UID:10000056-1754870400-1755302399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/auckland-blitz-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250815T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250717T203922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T053702Z
UID:10000067-1755279000-1755289800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Nelson Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet our newly arrived hosted students from France and Italy\, share some kai and connect with our wonderful AFS whānau. \n \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.) \nRSVP to Lisa Lynch: llynchtheboss@gmail.com
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/nelson-community-event/
LOCATION:Multicultural Nelson Tasman\, 544 Waimea Road\, Annesbrook\, Nelson 7011\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250817T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250623T063334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T083502Z
UID:10000057-1755450000-1755457200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Kāpiti / Horowhenua Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Please bring a plate to share.\nPlease RSVP to renee@quarteracrecafe.co.nz
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/kapiti-horowhenua-community-event/
LOCATION:Quarter Acre Cafe Bistro\, 1164 Main Highway\, Manakau 5573\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250819T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250513T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T003823Z
UID:10000041-1755621000-1755628200@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Post Arrival Orientation Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This zoom orientation is to explore personal goals\, cultural differences and adaptation issues they may face and identify coping strategies and mechanisms to support themIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/post-arrival-orientation-zoom/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250526T072918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T151604Z
UID:10000046-1756029600-1756036800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Re-Orientation AKL
DESCRIPTION:This orientation is in person and before the Round the World event and is for our sending students who have come home recently\, to unpack their experiences and reflect. \nIf you would like to attend this re-orientation as a recent returnee please let amber know – amber.bevan@afs.orgIf you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/re-orientation-akl/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250526T072918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T151604Z
UID:10000047-1756044000-1756058400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Round the World student exchange expo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/round-the-world-student-exchange-expo/
LOCATION:Taitamariki Hall\, Auburn Reserve 8 Auburn Street\, Takapuna\, Auckland 0622\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250716T150205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T023725Z
UID:10000064-1756080000-1756339199@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Whangārei Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/whangarei-blitz-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250601T183005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T203732Z
UID:10000048-1756512000-1756598399@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Intensive Programme student departure
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/intensive-programme-student-departure/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250603T001819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T083516Z
UID:10000049-1756753200-1756756800@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Buzz Session
DESCRIPTION:Main topic: Peace Day \nPlease email shirley.webb-speight@afs.org to RSVP and join us on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87855481471
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/buzz-session-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250716T150207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T183628Z
UID:10000065-1757289600-1757721599@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:Hawke's Bay Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/hawkes-bay-blitz/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250911T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T124312
CREATED:20250828T091006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T200625Z
UID:10000075-1757611800-1757615400@www.afs.org.nz
SUMMARY:AFS Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our info session for students and families to find out more about our programmes and scholarships.
URL:https://www.afs.org.nz/calendar/afs-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Taradale Town Hall\, 8 Meeanee Road\, Taradale\, Napier 4112\, New Zealand
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