InterNations – The Place for Japanese Living in New Zealand

Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in Newu0020Zealand? Looking for Japanese compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Japanese expats to go on an excursion to theu0020Southu0020Island with?

InterNations Newu0020Zealand offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Newu0020Zealand or are still in Japan 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 Japanese expats in Newu0020Zealand is going very strong, with members having roots all across Japan - from Sapporo, over theu0020Kansaiu0020Region to Tokyo.

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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!

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Meet other Japanese at our events in New Zealand

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

InterNations Auckland: Sunset Networking at the Waterfront
🌅 Join InterNations Auckland for our FINAL official event of 2025 at Good George North Wharf! 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 17 December | 5:30 pm onwards 📍 1 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter Picture this: a crisp summer evening, stunning waterfront views of Auckland's marina, and fresh craft beers straight f
🌅 Join InterNations Auckland for our FINAL official event of 2025 at Good George North Wharf! 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 17 December | 5:30 pm onwards 📍 1 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter Picture this: a crisp summer evening, stunning waterfront views of Auckland's marina, and fresh craft beers straight f

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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

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Tips and Advice on New Zealand from Your Fellow Japanese Expats

Obviously, expat life in New Zealand goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Japanese 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. Japanese 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 Japanese in Wellington, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Japanese 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 Japan.
  • 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 sushi and sashimi in Wellington, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for New Zealand has information on the nearest Japanese embassy and many other institutions.

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

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese 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 Japan and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Konbanwa from our Japanese living in New Zealand!

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