InterNations – The Place for New Zealanders Living in Greece

Want to connect with the expat community of New Zealanders in Greece? Looking for New Zealand compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other New Zealand expats to go on an excursion to the countless isles scattered throughout the Aegean and Ionian Seas with?

InterNations Greece offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Greece or are still in New Zealand planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of New Zealand expats in Greece is going very strong, with members having roots all across New Zealand - from Christchurch, over Auckland to Wellington.

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Rajat Bhatnagar

Rajat Bhatnagar

It is really good to speak and hear Hindi from time to time. With InterNations I got to know compatriots in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Amelie Barreau

Amelie Barreau

InterNations members are really helpful and provided us with valuable tips about the international schools in Athens.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other New Zealanders at our events in Greece

Attend our monthly events and activities for New Zealanders expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Thessaloniki: Greek Vibes & Music
InterNations Thessaloniki: Greek Vibes & Music
A perfect night with delicious food (optional)amazing live Greek music and smooth connections. Dress code smart casual Pay as you order(a la carte) Welcome all!
A perfect night with delicious food (optional)amazing live Greek music and smooth connections. Dress code smart casual Pay as you order(a la carte) Welcome all!
Solastas Aurum ! Live !
Solastas Aurum ! Live !
Sòlastas Aurum play world music, on the musical paths of old Mediterranean, Gaelic and Scandinavian traditional music. Motives and songs, but also improvisations build a musical mosaic from the music of the Sami, and Northern Europe, to the religious medieval tradition of Portugal, Italy and Catalon
Sòlastas Aurum play world music, on the musical paths of old Mediterranean, Gaelic and Scandinavian traditional music. Motives and songs, but also improvisations build a musical mosaic from the music of the Sami, and Northern Europe, to the religious medieval tradition of Portugal, Italy and Catalon
CHRISTMAS MELOMAKARONA CLASS for Charity&Changemakers Group
Would you like to learn how to make Melomakarona, the traditional Greek Christmas dessert coming from the Ancient Greece? Our team ladies Ms. Eleni and Ms. Maria are here to share all their secrets with you! We bake with solidarity: Once you’ve had fun learning and enjoyed plenty of sweets for your
Would you like to learn how to make Melomakarona, the traditional Greek Christmas dessert coming from the Ancient Greece? Our team ladies Ms. Eleni and Ms. Maria are here to share all their secrets with you! We bake with solidarity: Once you’ve had fun learning and enjoyed plenty of sweets for your
💥 Christmas Dinner and Drinks!
💥 Christmas Dinner and Drinks!
Christmas Eve is coming and it's time to celebrate with gourmet food, drinks and dancing in one of the best places of Athens! The view is amazing, the cook is a genius and so is the DJ! This is going to be a lifetime experience! The cost of participation without food is 16 euros and includes the co
Christmas Eve is coming and it's time to celebrate with gourmet food, drinks and dancing in one of the best places of Athens! The view is amazing, the cook is a genius and so is the DJ! This is going to be a lifetime experience! The cost of participation without food is 16 euros and includes the co

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Athens Community Group
Athens Community Group
Thessaloniki Community Group
Thessaloniki Community Group

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Tips and Advice on Greece from Your Fellow New Zealand Expats

Obviously, expat life in Greece goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow New Zealanders is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Greek mentality and way of life. New Zealanders in Greece are a part of our community, calling cities such as Thessaloniki, Larissa, Athens, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow New Zealanders in Athens, for example.

Wondering where to shop for New Zealand delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Greek InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from New Zealand.
  • On the Greece Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get pavlova in Athens, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Greece has information on the nearest New Zealand embassy and many other institutions.

From the countless isles scattered throughout the Aegean and Ionian Seas to the mountainous mainland, you can meet supportive and friendly New Zealand expats in Greece on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Greece

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Greece. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Greek moussaka, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Athens’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Greece? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the mythic Olympus Mountain and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from New Zealand and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hello from our New Zealanders living in Greece!

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