InterNations – The Place for New Zealanders Living in Italy

Want to connect with the expat community of New Zealanders in Italy? 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 hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers with?

InterNations Italy offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Italy 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 Italy is going very strong, with members having roots all across New Zealand - from Christchurch, over Auckland to Wellington.

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Brandon Le Clerk

Brandon Le Clerk

What I really love about InterNations? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

Li Wang

Li Wang

At my first InterNations Rome Get-Together I met more expats then expected. InterNations made is so easy to settle in.

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 Italy

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

Celebrating a Brewery Birthday
Celebrating a Brewery Birthday
Brasseria della Fonte, one of the most important craft brewery in Tuscany is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! Let's go to cheer with them. It's only possible to go by car and I have 3 spots in mine. So why don't you join? The Brewery is in a nice Azienda Agricola and we can lie down on the grass en
Brasseria della Fonte, one of the most important craft brewery in Tuscany is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! Let's go to cheer with them. It's only possible to go by car and I have 3 spots in mine. So why don't you join? The Brewery is in a nice Azienda Agricola and we can lie down on the grass en
Pordenone Becomes Pianocity (Sunday)
Pordenone Becomes Pianocity (Sunday)
Anyone up for having a Sunday walk in the nice historical center of Pordenone (and possibly explore the town of Maniago or Montereale Valcellina in the early afternoon), while witnessing some of the 80 free piano concerts that will be held, as part of the PianoCity event? The full festival program
Anyone up for having a Sunday walk in the nice historical center of Pordenone (and possibly explore the town of Maniago or Montereale Valcellina in the early afternoon), while witnessing some of the 80 free piano concerts that will be held, as part of the PianoCity event? The full festival program
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
Farà da guida alla mostra Gianni Pinnizzotto, direttore della Scuola di fotografia Graffiti. Il 9 aprile 2026 sono state annunciate le fotografie vincitrici della 71ª edizione del prestigioso contest di fotogiornalismo, mentre il 23 aprile è stata proclamata la Photo of the Year insieme ai finalisti
Farà da guida alla mostra Gianni Pinnizzotto, direttore della Scuola di fotografia Graffiti. Il 9 aprile 2026 sono state annunciate le fotografie vincitrici della 71ª edizione del prestigioso contest di fotogiornalismo, mentre il 23 aprile è stata proclamata la Photo of the Year insieme ai finalisti
Art Between Movements and Avant-Gardes
Art Between Movements and Avant-Gardes
Please join us for the ⭐first major retrospective exhibition on Mario Schifano⭐ promoted by the Departmento of Culture - Rome. Schifano is one of the most significant artist in recent Italian art, is presented at (...) Protected content (...) to highlight the figures & movements that shaped th
Please join us for the ⭐first major retrospective exhibition on Mario Schifano⭐ promoted by the Departmento of Culture - Rome. Schifano is one of the most significant artist in recent Italian art, is presented at (...) Protected content (...) to highlight the figures & movements that shaped th

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

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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.

Speak Italian! Group
Speak Italian! Group
Modena Activities Group
Modena Activities Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Tips and Advice on Italy from Your Fellow New Zealand Expats

Obviously, expat life in Italy 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 Italian mentality and way of life. New Zealanders in Italy are a part of our community, calling cities such as Milan, Napoli, Rome, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow New Zealanders in Rome, 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 Italian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from New Zealand.
  • On the Italy 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 Rome, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Italy has information on the nearest New Zealand embassy and many other institutions.

From hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers to hilly, sycamore-dotted Tuscany, you can meet supportive and friendly New Zealand expats in Italy on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Italy

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Italy. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Italian minestrone, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Rome’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Italy? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the mountain slopes of Val d'Aosta 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 Italy!

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