- Serhat Ahmed
With all of the information that InterNations provided on Wellington, it made my move from Turkey easier than I could have imagined.
InterNations – The Place for Filipinos Living in New Zealand
Want to connect with the expat community of Filipinos in New Zealand? Looking for Filipino compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Filipino 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 Philippines 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 Filipino expats in New Zealand is going very strong, with members having roots all across Philippines - from Davao, over Cebu to Manila.
Meet other Filipinos at our events in New Zealand
Attend our monthly events and activities for Filipinos expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Filipinos at our events?
Why Filipino 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 Filipino members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Filipinos in New Zealand
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.
Find other Filipinos to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on New Zealand from Your Fellow Filipino Expats
Obviously, expat life in New Zealand goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Filipinos 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. Filipinos 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 Filipinos in Wellington, for example.
Wondering where to shop for Filipino 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 Philippines.
- 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 halo-halo in Wellington, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for New Zealand has information on the nearest Filipino embassy and many other institutions.
From the South Island to Windy Wellington, you can meet supportive and friendly Filipino expats in New Zealand on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow Filipinos 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 Philippines and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Mabuhay! from our Filipinos living in New Zealand!
- 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
Since I knew about the active expat network in New Zealand, InterNations made moving to Wellington more exciting than it had seemed before.
