InterNations – Bringing Together New Zealanders Living in Myanmar

Interested in meeting fellow New Zealanders in Myanmar? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your New Zealand countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as the Ayeyarwady valley with other New Zealand expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in Myanmar or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in New Zealand, InterNations Myanmar offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of New Zealand expats in Myanmar among our members, coming from various regions all over New Zealand - from Auckland, over Wellington to Christchurch.

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Nathan Reed

Nathan Reed

The InterNations network has helped my wife and me to find a nanny in Yangon for our children, 2 and 4 years old.

Myra Jennings

Myra Jennings

The information on Yangon made finding an International School for my children much easier than expected.

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 Myanmar

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

InterNations Yangon Official Online Tour To Doha!
InterNations Yangon Official Online Tour To Doha!
It’s rare to see a great city in the making these days, but here's your chance. Whether it's the stunning and constantly changing skyline or the massive investments Qatari authorities are making in landmark cultural icons, Doha is a city oozing with confidence and style, and it's as much ease with i
It’s rare to see a great city in the making these days, but here's your chance. Whether it's the stunning and constantly changing skyline or the massive investments Qatari authorities are making in landmark cultural icons, Doha is a city oozing with confidence and style, and it's as much ease with i
InterNations Yangon - Red & White Christmas Cheer!
InterNations Yangon - Red & White Christmas Cheer!
Wear red and white 🎅 and bring some Christmas cheer. Let's have a 🍷 drink together and talk about what Santa brought us for Christmas. Any interesting presents this year? Presents you've always wanted? Our last gathering before entering a new year of InterNations. Happy Festive Season! 🎁🎄
Wear red and white 🎅 and bring some Christmas cheer. Let's have a 🍷 drink together and talk about what Santa brought us for Christmas. Any interesting presents this year? Presents you've always wanted? Our last gathering before entering a new year of InterNations. Happy Festive Season! 🎁🎄
InterNations Yangon Virtual Dinner Party
InterNations Yangon Virtual Dinner Party
You're invited! InterNations Yangon is hosting a virtual dinner party. Bring a dish: Starter, main or dessert. Or bring all courses! Share your culinary expertise.....How did you make it? Your chance to show off! Dress code: Smart top half/ casual bottoms.
You're invited! InterNations Yangon is hosting a virtual dinner party. Bring a dish: Starter, main or dessert. Or bring all courses! Share your culinary expertise.....How did you make it? Your chance to show off! Dress code: Smart top half/ casual bottoms.
InterNations Yangon goes Global...Online Event
InterNations Yangon goes Global...Online Event
Yangon reconnects and makes new connections. Join us and celebrate Yangon goes Global! From near or far, all are welcome. Bring a smile; a willingness to chat to your new friends and an ice breaker question to ask e.g. "Learnt a new skill during lockdown?" Looking forward to see you there!
Yangon reconnects and makes new connections. Join us and celebrate Yangon goes Global! From near or far, all are welcome. Bring a smile; a willingness to chat to your new friends and an ice breaker question to ask e.g. "Learnt a new skill during lockdown?" Looking forward to see you there!

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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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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.

Yangon Community Group
Yangon Community Group

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Get Tips and Info on Life in Myanmar from New Zealand Expats

Being an expat in Myanmar means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your New Zealand compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Burmese people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other New Zealanders in Myanmar is a breeze, no matter if you are in Mawlamyine, Yangon, Mandalay or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of New Zealanders in Yangon, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for New Zealand food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the New Zealand InterNations Community:

  • In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from New Zealand.
  • Our Myanmar Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get pavlova in Yangon...
  • The InterNations Places database for Myanmar helps you find institutions like the nearest New Zealand embassy.

From the Ayeyarwady valley to the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly New Zealand expats in Myanmar.

Meet Fellow New Zealanders in Myanmar at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Myanmar is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous lahpet, Myanmar’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Yangon’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow New Zealanders in Yangon and discover the Royal Palace at the 19th-century capital Mandalay, the gold-gilded rock and pilgrimage site at Kyaiktiyo, and other impressive landmarks across Myanmar.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from New Zealand and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Hello from our New Zealanders living in Myanmar!

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