U3A New Zealand Bringing 3rd Agers together

Inspiring those no longer in full-time work or raising a family? Join your local
u3a  in following new passions.

U3A Directory for  New Zealand

U3A could be just the thing!
Meet new people - Make new friends
Have fun while learning new skills 

U3A is world wide movement bringing
THIRD AGERS together

U3A Directory  - find a U3A in New Zealand

Find a U3A

There are currently 93 U3A in NZ
U3A Directory >
If you cant find a U3A near you, we can help to:-
Start a U3A >
There are two main city Network group websites. Auckland > Canterbury > Featured U3A Group >

Guests for U3A Auckland Network Meeting 29 July 2023

2023 AUCK U3A Network Function was held on 29  July with Guest speakers Chris Finlayson and Paul Buchanan on "NZ's Changing Threat Environment".  

What is U3A? While U3A stands for University of the Third age.
We are not in modern sense a University.
- No qualifications - No exams
What is U3A >
U3A History >
U3A Concept > 

U3A Hear Great Speakers Guy Solcum

Hear Great Speakers

NZ cities have a bigger talent pool of speakers available for monthly meetings. In smaller centres U3A may have outings to local businesses and organised events.

The Auckland & the Canterbury Networks each old major events most years. Perfect for sharing ideas & assisting in starting new U3A.

Cambridge U3A First Meeting

Cambridge U3A -Inaugural first meeting 76 people attended 

Follow up meetings   more info >
Each U3A will have its own selection of Study or Interest Groups depending of members interests. Explore the range of subjects / activities where one would like to participate. Ideas also can come from Newsletters which have been uploaded to:- Local U3A >  UKULELE, INSTRUMENT and Vocal Groups > 

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