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  • Brandon Le Clerk

    What I really love about ֳŻ? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

ֳŻ – The Place for New Zealanders Living in Italy

Want to connect with the expat community of New Zealanders in Italy? Looking for New Zealand compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other New Zealand expats to go on an excursion to hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers with?

ֳŻ Italy offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Italy or are still in New Zealand planning your upcoming foreign assignment. ֳŻ is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of New Zealand expats in Italy is going very strong, with members having roots all across New Zealand - from Christchurch, over Auckland to Wellington.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Meet other New Zealanders at our events in Italy

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

May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM
5 attendees
Nothing better than a trip outside the city on a warm Spring afternoon. Let’s have a walk at a moderate speed along the beautiful Lago di Albano. Use the chance to talk to various members while sharin
May 3, 2025, 2:10 PM
4 attendees
The “Buk Festival” is being held on 3 and 4 May 2025 at the (...) Protected content (...) Two days dedicated to culture, books and meetings with authors, publishers and readers. (...) Protected con
May 3, 2025, 3:00 PM
20 attendees
A walk to discover the Turin district Cit Turin with its marvelous early twentieth century architectural masterpieces in Liberty, Art Nouveau, modernist style ... A journey immersed in the refined atm
May 4, 2025, 9:20 AM
3 attendees
9.20 am meeting by the Eni gas station in Viale Masini 1/3. 9.30 am departure. 11.30 am Sarzano Castle, a fortification built in the heart of the natural landscape where the Mountain Parmigiano Reggi

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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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    From New Zealand, living in Rome
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    From New Zealand, living in Rome
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    From New Zealand, living in Rome
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    From New Zealand, living in Rome
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    From New Zealand, living in Rome

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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 ֳŻ 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 New Zealanders to share your hobbies with

Tips and Advice on Italy from Your Fellow New Zealand Expats

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

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

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from New Zealand.
  • On the Italy 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 pavlova in Rome, etc.
  • The ֳŻ Places database for Italy has information on the nearest New Zealand embassy and many other institutions.

From hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers to hilly, sycamore-dotted Tuscany, you can meet supportive and friendly New Zealand expats in Italy on ֳŻ.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Italy

Additionally, ֳŻ hosts regular expat events and activities in Italy. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Italian minestrone, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Rome’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Italy? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the mountain slopes of Val d'Aosta and other beautiful landmarks.

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

  • Brandon Le Clerk

    What I really love about ֳŻ? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

  • Li Wang

    At my first ֳŻ Rome Get-Together I met more expats then expected. ֳŻ made is so easy to settle in.

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