This page is for newcomers who want to get more involved with Quakers Aotearoa. You are welcome here.
Join Us: Explore Community, Action and Quiet Reflection with Quakers
At Quakers Aotearoa New Zealand, we believe in quiet listening, courageous action, and building communities rooted in peace and justice.
Whether you’re spiritually curious, seeking community, or wanting to work for change — there’s a place for you here.
New to Quakers? Start here.
If you're just exploring, the simplest way to begin is:
Attend a Meeting for Worship
Meetings are open to everyone. We gather in silence, with space for reflection, listening, and shared presence.
No prior experience is needed—just bring your openness and curiosity.
Attend a local meeting. Bring a friend!
Join an online meeting. These are held weekly in Mt Eden, Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Details are on each Meeting's page.
Connect with a local community
Quakers connect in local Meetings across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Local Meetings offer:
regular worship
study & discussion
welcoming community
opportunities for action for peace and justice. Learn more about:
Community and service projects — these are unique to each Meeting, e.g. Nelson Friends recently created tote bags to raise money for people in Palestine.
Young Friends' gatherings — connect with peers in thoughtful discussion and service.
"Hoping to effect change, Quakers work in unity, both in spirit and in action." Quaker pamphlet, The Climate Crisis
Learn and Grow 
You do not need to be a Quaker to explore Quaker ideas.
Learn more about Quaker life, worship, faith, community, & commitment to the climate in our enquirers pamphlets
Join an online Meditation group ("Experiment with Light") — newcomers are always welcome.
Access learning resources & Quaker publications
Support Our Work
If you feel aligned with Quaker values, there are ways to support our shared work.
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How Getting Involved can help you:
Quakers believe faith is lived, not just believed.
Getting involved can help you:
Find a thoughtful, welcoming community
Take part in work for peace, justice, and care for the earth
Explore spirituality without pressure or dogma
A Simple Next Step
You’re invited to start wherever feels right.
Attend a Meeting
Sign up for updates: Aotearoa NZ Friends' Newsletter, Wider Quaker Fellowship Letters for remote Friends, or the Visitors Letter, for reflections, stories, news and upcoming events.
Contact Us
If you’re not sure where to begin, we’re happy to help.
Email: contact us
Find a local meeting: Find a Meeting
Connect with a Quaker with your questions
We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi and seek right relationship in Aotearoa.
“Let your life speak.”
From Worship to Social and Environmental Action
Support for Palestinian Freedom
Some Quakers are very publicly involved in peace movements. Others take quieter paths. You may prefer a sewing bee to a large demonstration or even a peace vigil. All of these are valid expressions of care. No one is expected to do everything — or anything that doesn’t feel right for them.
"I think Quakers do amazing work [in peace and social justice] but they also take time to pause and listen and that creates a really healthy balance." Ashley.
Acting for the Earth, guided by our faith
Friends in Aotearoa New Zealand recognise climate change as a profound moral and spiritual challenge. The climate crisis threatens life, justice, and peace — values that lie at the heart of the Quaker faith. We are called to respond with integrity, courage, and love, working for a world where people and planet can flourish together.
"I help run a climate action newsletter with a selection of actions anyone can take right now" Cathy, Student.
Just some of the ways we engage with our communities.
Learn more about the ways Quakers are putting their faith into action
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