Judaism, Christianity and Islam still have an impact today. We will consider the origin, history and development of these religions and their social and political significance in our world.

Are you interested in the origins of the universe including the formation and composition of stars, galaxies, the sun, earth and the Solar system?

“The time has come the Walrus said. To talk of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax. Of cabbages and kings.” Lewis Carroll

The joys of re-connecting with the movies from the Golden Age (1935 -1965 );. the favourites you watched during your younger years at the local movie theatre.

Music, drama and song are a panacea for the soul. Classical Opera provides an escape for 2 - 3 hours from the reality of life.

Learn more in depth about the numerous world events of the moment. Enjoy robust discussion on many topics. Read the emailed articles, hear the presentations and have your say

What could give you a better start to the week than to feed your mind and soul with the beauty of music?

Who is the more interesting: a Famous person, or an Infamous person? Does it depend on what their reputation is based? Join in the wide-ranging discussion which follows each presentation.

Widen your horizons and live an alternative life through the medium of film. You may not be a film star, director or producer but you can enter their world through the work they produce.

We try to understand current financial and investment matters, and to look at how these will affect the country and our own situation. Enjoy free ranging discussion with folk who look at finance from a variety of angles.

This group is for people who love to gain inspiration from the landscaping, design, planting and ambience of a beautiful garden

Learn about the planet we live on and how it came to be the way it is. We invite outside experts, and learn from group presentations and discussion.

A passion for art and an enquiring mind makes for interesting discussions about various forms of art through history.

Have fun and enjoy group visits to discover heritage buildings, museums or art galleries around the Auckland area.

Our group covers a broad range of general historical topics driven by members curiosity

"History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce”. Winston Churchill. Do we learn from history? Our group does.

“Be the silent watcher of your thoughts and behaviour. Human behaviour flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.” Plato.

It’s more than "amo, amas, amat”! In this group we systematically study one of the most influential of all European languages and learn about Roman culture and history.

Mahjong is gaining global popularity. It’s easy to learn but harder to master. It helps your short-term memory, attention and logical thinking. Give it a go.

An introduction to Te Reo, the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, a variant of Polynesian, and ultimately of the Austronesian (Malay, Taiwan, etc) family of languages.

Small group of enthusiastic musicians with various talents enjoying music and who play various types of instruments.

We focus on the study of biographies and/or autobiographies. Interesting people, remarkable lives, extraordinary tales prove that non-fiction can often be more captivating than fiction.

Love poetry? Haven’t read any since school days? This could be the group for you! A friendly poetry appreciation group which meets to enjoy and learn from each other, once a month.

We examine a wide range of scientific topics with emphasis on developments over the last fifty years

Nourish your intellect with a fun game of scrabble. Improve your vocabulary and word knowledge. Enjoy the company of others with a similar hunger for learning new words.

We focus on all the plays and works of Shakespeare. It is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful world of Shakespeare and discover why his work is still so popular.

Keep up-to-date with the main happenings in society. If it appears in the media, then it's 'fair game' for this group to talk about.

Interested in travel tips or travelling trips to destinations around the world? Experience new places through the eyes of others and share your adventures.

A chronological study of WWII via video presentations followed by discussion for anyone with a common interest in this fascinating part of our history.