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
As plans for the upcoming Nelson 2019 Expo develop, U3A Nelson reflect on their great success at the 2018 Nelson Tasman Positive Ageing Expo. More info >
There are currently 83 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 > plus featured here >
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 >
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 held major events this year. Perfect for sharing ideas & assisting in starting new U3A.
Each U3A will have its own selection of Study or Interest Groups depending of members interests.
Explore the range of subjects where one would like to participate. Ideas also can come from Newsletters which have been uploaded to
Local U3A here >