Enthusiastic people with a positive approach to life
Join us at our next Monthly Meeting
Wednesday 4 February 2026: 9.45am.
Kings Lounge, Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau Valley.
u3a welcomes new members as you bring new thoughts and ideas to our group.
Our Monthly Meetings have a variety of ingredients certain to meet your taste! A warm welcome (and a few notices) from the President; two talks by our members; a biscuit break for friendly chatter and meeting new friends; and a main speaker of note in the community.
A sure recipe for success and enjoyment - "Do try it!"
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Our Guest Speaker - Sean Marston
Sean Marston is the Director of INF (International Nepal Fellowship) New Zealand and has worked in international aid and development for nearly three decades. He holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies and is passionate about supporting communities in need. Sean lives in Titirangi and is the proud father of two adult children. Outside of work, he enjoys collecting music—records, CDs and even cassette tapes—and appreciates a really good coffee.
Connecting to the Country and People of Nepal
In this talk, Sean will introduce us to the people, culture and landscapes of Nepal, a country that many New Zealanders feel an unexpected connection with—whether through history, the Himalayas, trekking, earthquakes or personal relationships. Sean will also share the work of the International Nepal Fellowship in health, community development and relief support, with a strong focus on compassion, equality and justice for people who are poor or marginalised. To help bring Nepal to life, Sean will include short videos offering real insight into daily life and the needs of local communities.
Our Study Groups
u3a Takapuna offers lifelong learning in an informal way. Our members are in the ‘third age’ of life – having finished working full-time or raising a family, we have time to pursue our interests, or try something new. We thrive on educational, recreational and social activities. Groups meet fortnightly or monthly. There are no qualification requirements – and no exams!
