New Zealand

NZL Office closed - Labour day, National Holiday
2025-10-27

Auckland Community Event
2025-11-02 17:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)

Buzz Zoom Meeting
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for the last Buzz Session of the year!
We’ll be reviewing 2025 and look ahead to 2026.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87855481471
Please RSVP to shirley.webb-speight@afs.org if you are planning to attend.

Rangitoto Excursion
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00
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.
Saturday, 15 November 202510am – 3pm$60 per person (return ferry trip from Auckland)
For more info and to reserve your spot, please contact jay.wells@afs.org by 5 November.

AAI Volunteer Online Exchange- Japan
2025-11-16 21:00 - 22:00
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!

Mid Stay Orientation
2025-11-23 16:00 - 18:00
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.
If you would like to volunteer for this orientation from the comfort of your home email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided

Sending Family Orientation
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00
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

Pre-Departure Orientation In Person
2025-11-27
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.
If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided

Host Family Orientation
2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
Link for Host Families to RSVP: https://calendly.com/info-newzealand/host-family-orientation

Pre-Departure Orientation In Person
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-08
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.
If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided

End of Stay Orientation In Person
2025-12-07 - 2025-12-08
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.
If you would like to volunteer for this orientation email amber.bevan@afs.org Training session provided

Sending Family Orientation
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:30
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
