InterNations – The Place for Croats Living in New Zealand

Want to connect with the expat community of Croats in New Zealand? Looking for Croatian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Croatian expats to go on an excursion to the South Island with?

InterNations New Zealand offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in New Zealand or are still in Croatia 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 Croatian expats in New Zealand is going very strong, with members having roots all across Croatia - from Dubrovnik, over Rijeka to Zagreb.

Serhat Ahmed

Serhat Ahmed

With all of the information that InterNations provided on Wellington, it made my move from Turkey easier than I could have imagined.

Melanie Rasbery

Melanie Rasbery

Since I knew about the active expat network in New Zealand, InterNations made moving to Wellington more exciting than it had seemed before.

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!

Meet other Croats at our events in New Zealand

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

InterNations Christchurch Thanksgiving Event
InterNations Christchurch Thanksgiving Event
Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together with a delicious meal at one of Christchurch’s finest restaurants! 🦃🍂 I recently revisited this spot, and it truly lives up to its great reputation — warm atmosphere, excellent service, and outstanding food. Come join us for an evening of good company and co
Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving together with a delicious meal at one of Christchurch’s finest restaurants! 🦃🍂 I recently revisited this spot, and it truly lives up to its great reputation — warm atmosphere, excellent service, and outstanding food. Come join us for an evening of good company and co

Why Croatian expats 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 Croatian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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.

Wellington Community Group
Wellington Community Group
Auckland Community Group
Auckland Community Group
Polynesia Community Group
Polynesia Community Group
Christchurch Community Group
Christchurch Community Group

Tips and Advice on New Zealand from Your Fellow Croatian Expats

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

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

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Croatia.
  • On the New\ Zealand 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 pa\ški\ sir in Wellington, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for New\ Zealand has information on the nearest Croatian embassy and many other institutions.

From the\ South\ Island to Windy\ Wellington, you can meet supportive and friendly Croatian expats in New\ Zealand on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Croats in New Zealand

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in New\ Zealand. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some New\ Zealand pavlova, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Wellington’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover New\ Zealand? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the\ nation's\ Art\ Deco\ capital and other beautiful landmarks.

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