InterNations – Uniting Italians living in New Zealand

Would you like to get in touch with other Italians in New Zealand? Are you in need of help and advice from your Italian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Italian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the South Island?

Whether you have settled as an expat in New Zealand or are still living in Italy and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations New Zealand offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Italian expats in New Zealand, coming from all corners of Italy - from Milan, over Rome to Napoli.

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 Italians at our events in New Zealand

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

InterNations Auckland: Rooftop Edition at the Glass Goose
Get ready for the next InterNations Auckland Official Event - this time we’re meeting at The Glass Goose, right in the heart of Auckland! Join us on Wednesday, 12 November from 5:30 PM for an evening of vibrant expat connections and unforgettable city views. The Glass Goose is famous for its fant
Get ready for the next InterNations Auckland Official Event - this time we’re meeting at The Glass Goose, right in the heart of Auckland! Join us on Wednesday, 12 November from 5:30 PM for an evening of vibrant expat connections and unforgettable city views. The Glass Goose is famous for its fant
InterNations Christchurch October Dinner
InterNations Christchurch October Dinner
Join us this month for a delightful evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! We’ll gather for a relaxed meal and the chance to connect with fellow InterNations members. The dinner will take place in the restaurant on the first floor, where we’ll have the flexibility to choose from both the Bar Menu and t
Join us this month for a delightful evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! We’ll gather for a relaxed meal and the chance to connect with fellow InterNations members. The dinner will take place in the restaurant on the first floor, where we’ll have the flexibility to choose from both the Bar Menu and t
InterNations Official Event – Auckland Is Back!
InterNations Official Event – Auckland Is Back!
We are delighted to announce the return of official InterNations events in Auckland! After a long break, it’s time to gather our vibrant international community again for an evening of connection, conversation, and fun. Event Details • Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 • Time: From 5:30 PM • Venu
We are delighted to announce the return of official InterNations events in Auckland! After a long break, it’s time to gather our vibrant international community again for an evening of connection, conversation, and fun. Event Details • Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 • Time: From 5:30 PM • Venu
InterNations Christchurch 18th Anniversary Celebration
InterNations Christchurch 18th Anniversary Celebration
A Meal Out to Celebrate InterNations' 18th Anniversary Join us at the end of September for a special dinner to honor InterNations' 18 years of connecting people around the world. We’ve chosen a well-known Japanese restaurant located right in the heart of the city - famous for its excellent food an
A Meal Out to Celebrate InterNations' 18th Anniversary Join us at the end of September for a special dinner to honor InterNations' 18 years of connecting people around the world. We’ve chosen a well-known Japanese restaurant located right in the heart of the city - famous for its excellent food an

Why Italian 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 Italian 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

Find Tips and Advice on New Zealand from Italian Expats

Of course, expat living in New\ Zealand is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Italians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the New\ Zealand way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Italians in New\ Zealand, residing in Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Italians in Auckland or Italians in Wellington.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Italian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the New\ Zealand InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Italy in New\ Zealand.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our New\ Zealand Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get minestrone in Christchurch.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for New\ Zealand to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Italian embassy.

From the\ South\ Island to Windy\ Wellington, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Italian expats in New\ Zealand.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Italians in New Zealand

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in New\ Zealand. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional New\ Zealand pavlova, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Wellington’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see a\ wealth\ of\ national\ parks,\ rural\ areas\ and\ out-of-the-way\ places as well as other beautiful landmarks in New\ Zealand.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Italy and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Buongiorno from our Italians living in New\ Zealand!