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|[https://www.meetup.com/christchurch-it-curry-club/ IT Curry Group] | |||
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|[https://www.geocaching.com/play/results/?ct=6%2C13%2C453%2C1304%2C3653%2C3774%2C4738%2C7005&st=S+43%C2%B0+31.680%E2%80%B2+E+172%C2%B0+40.680%E2%80%B2&ot=query&r=50&asc=true&sort=placeDate Geocaching.com]<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/887846613035409458/888017887154028628/1070819603879579718 MakeFriends Discord Chat]</ref> | |[https://www.geocaching.com/play/results/?ct=6%2C13%2C453%2C1304%2C3653%2C3774%2C4738%2C7005&st=S+43%C2%B0+31.680%E2%80%B2+E+172%C2%B0+40.680%E2%80%B2&ot=query&r=50&asc=true&sort=placeDate Geocaching.com]<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/887846613035409458/888017887154028628/1070819603879579718 MakeFriends Discord Chat]</ref> | ||
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|Gaming Software Development | |Gaming Software Development | ||
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|[http://kiwibots.org Kiwibots: Robotics Group]<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/chch/comments/zvrrxf/looking_for_makerpaace/?utm_sou /r/chch looking for makerspace]</ref> | |||
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|Meetup.com group for electronics projects | |||
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|3D Printing, Crafting, Sewing, Vaccuum Forming, Vinyl Printing\Cutting | |3D Printing, Crafting, Sewing, Vaccuum Forming, Vinyl Printing\Cutting | ||
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|[https://menzshed.org.nz/ MenzShed] | |||
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|Men's group for DIY skill sharing and charity projects | |||
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|[https://toollendery.org.nz/ Tool Lendery] | |[https://toollendery.org.nz/ Tool Lendery] | ||
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|Discord. Request Access from Moderators. | |Discord. Request Access from Moderators. | ||
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|[https://menzshed.org.nz/about-us/what-is-a-shed/ MenzShed] | |||
|Men's Skill Sharing \ Charity Work | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 04:27, 9 February 2023
Interest Groups are a great way to Make Friends that you immediately have something in common with.
- External Interest Group Sites
Gaming
Analog Gaming
| Name | Focus | Cost | Platform | Physical Location | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardgames Irregulars | Friday Evenings | ||||
| CHCH Wargaming: General[1] | Wargaming \ Warhammer | ||||
| CHCH Wargaming: Warhammer 40k[1] | |||||
| DnD South Island[1] | |||||
| Magic the Gathering | Collectable Card Gaming | Wizards Retreat | |||
| SAGA[1] | Board Gaming \ Table Top \ LARP | University of Canterbury |
Digital Gaming
Dancing
| Name | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fevah[1] | Modern Jive | |
| Belly Dancing[1] | ||
| Latin Dance | ||
| Swing Town Rebels[1] | Swing Dance | |
Sports
| Name | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| open water swimming group | Sumner | |
| Canterbury Archer's Society | 3D archery | |
| Croquet | ||
| Golf, Christchurch[1] | Golf | |
| Redwood Tennis[1] | Tennis | |
| SlowRiders[1] | Biking | |
| Uprising | Bouldering\Climbing\Yoga\Fitness |
Technology
| Name | Location | Meets | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Tech | Tech Business Networking, Tech Events | ||
| Christchurch Ham Radio | Amateur Radio | ||
| IT Curry Group | Monthyl | IT and Curry | |
| Geocaching.com[2] | Geocaching | ||
| Game Dev Meetup | Gaming Software Development | ||
| Kiwibots: Robotics Group[3] | Fendalton | Monthly | Robotics |
| Project Workshop | Monthly | Meetup.com group for electronics projects |
Makerspaces \ DIY
| Name | Location | Hours | Cost | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chch City Library Makerspace | Misc Material Expenses | 3D Printing, Crafting, Sewing, Vaccuum Forming, Vinyl Printing\Cutting | ||
| MenzShed | Men's group for DIY skill sharing and charity projects | |||
| Tool Lendery | 230 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central (next to City Putt and Cruise). |
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Free to join.
Price differs per tool |
Tool Borrowing, Workshop |
| Te Puna Auaha | Lyttelton | $20 for 6 months or
$40 / year[4] |
Woodworking, Tool Borrowing | |
| Re Kindle | Wood Crafting |
Indoor Interest Groups
| Name | Platform | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinot and Picasso | Painting | ||
| Cooking Classes | Riverside Collective, upstairs | ||
| Pottery Class | |||
| Uprising[1] | Bouldering\Climbing\Yoga\Fitness | ~$20 |
Outdoor Interest Groups
| Name | Platform | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Garden[1] | New Brighton | ||
| Geocaching.com | Event List | Geocaching | |
| Christchurch Tramping Club[1] | Tramping | ||
| Canterbury Flyfishing Club[1] | Fishing | ||
| Longboarder's Club[1] | Longboarding |
Online Only
| Name \ Link | Platform(s) | Focus | Must already live in area of interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americans Living in Chch | American expats living in Christchurch, monthly meetup | Yes | |
| Exchange Christchurch (XCHC) | artists, writers, makers, chefs, architects, performers, musicians, and other creatives to this group to collaborate, converse, announce, ask, and share[5] | No | |
| Make Friends Here - Christchurch NZ | Discord | A discord chat server with chat channels pertaining to food, local news, technology, helping immigrants\expats\visitors, and much more.
Many of the members are associated with the /r/chch subreddit |
No |
| Reddit: /r/chch | Discussion forum for all things related to Christchurch | No |
Gender \ Orientation
| Name | Focus | Platform | Ally Inclusive Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gone Girl International: ChCh | Women's Expat Friend Group | No | |
| Make Friends Here: LGBTQIA | LGBTQIA | Discord. Request Access from Moderators. | Yes |
| MenzShed | Men's Skill Sharing \ Charity Work | Website |