InterNations – The Place for New Zealanders Living in Greece

Want to connect with the expat community of Newu0020Zealanders in Greece? Looking for Newu0020Zealand compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Newu0020Zealand expats to go on an excursion to theu0020countlessu0020islesu0020scatteredu0020throughoutu0020theu0020Aegeanu0020andu0020Ionianu0020Seas with?

InterNations Greece offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Greece or are still in Newu0020Zealand 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 Newu0020Zealand expats in Greece is going very strong, with members having roots all across Newu0020Zealand - 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.

Beyond Gyros:Uncover Thessaloniki's Secret Food Scene !
A Tasteful Tour of the City's History, with our beloved Konstantinos Sfikas. InterNations Thessaloniki community proposes you a unique gastronomic walk in the historical center of Thessaloniki, where taste meets history. We start at the café "Hamam" (Fragkini 9, Louloudadika), learning the history
A Tasteful Tour of the City's History, with our beloved Konstantinos Sfikas. InterNations Thessaloniki community proposes you a unique gastronomic walk in the historical center of Thessaloniki, where taste meets history. We start at the café "Hamam" (Fragkini 9, Louloudadika), learning the history
Business Networking Event
Business Networking Event
Dear InterNations members, We are pleased to invite you to a business networking event designed to bring professionals together in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The evening will combine short business insights with ample time for informal conversation, relationship-building and socializing ov
Dear InterNations members, We are pleased to invite you to a business networking event designed to bring professionals together in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The evening will combine short business insights with ample time for informal conversation, relationship-building and socializing ov
Meeting - Drinks 3.0
Meeting - Drinks 3.0
Share a joyful moment together in a place where tradition and craftsmanship come together Come to enjoy, laugh, and celebrate life. Always remember that “what you believe, you create.” Welcome all!
Share a joyful moment together in a place where tradition and craftsmanship come together Come to enjoy, laugh, and celebrate life. Always remember that “what you believe, you create.” Welcome all!
Yoga, Breathwork & Networking
Yoga, Breathwork & Networking
Networking through Yoga and Breathwork is a modern approach that combines physical and mental well-being with professional networking in a less competitive, more convivial environment. This approach allows people to build relationships, foster community, and create opportunities for future collabora
Networking through Yoga and Breathwork is a modern approach that combines physical and mental well-being with professional networking in a less competitive, more convivial environment. This approach allows people to build relationships, foster community, and create opportunities for future collabora

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Why expats from New Zealand move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Kiwi members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Our Global Partners

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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