What we’re about
- Not into small-talk, loud bars, social media and dating apps?
- Enjoy stimulating conversations, challenging yourself, learning new things?
- Want to spark up meaningful connections with interesting people?
This group is for people who want to grow and connect, in a meaningful way.
Based in Auckland CBD, we run a series of fun social events that bring together people who think and care. An afternoon of stimulating company is guaranteed, and who knows, your new friend or romance might be there too.
We also run thought-provoking discussion groups and immersive workshops focused on personal growth and self-improvement - because one of the best ways to meet interesting like-minded people is while doing what you love.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- (FULLY BOOKED) Meaningful Connections Meetup3/88 Cook Street, Auckland
- Not into small-talk, loud bars, social media and dating apps?
- Enjoy stimulating conversations, challenging yourself, learning new things?
- Want to spark up meaningful connections with interesting people?
Come and join us for an afternoon of meaningful connection with a group of interesting people. There will be conversations about things that matter, connection exercises, thought-provoking questions and a silly game or two to nudge you out of your comfort zone, in a safe and fun way!
It is a guided event - you won’t be stuck for what to do or what to talk about. Most of the talking will be done 1 on 1 in rotating pairs so you will have an opportunity to interact and connect with 10-15 people and go beyond small talk to get a deeper sense of who they are.
Perfect if you are new in town, a bit socially isolated due to work or circumstances, looking for new friends or someone special, or just want to venture outside of your familiar social circle.
You will have fun, enjoy getting to know new people on a below-the-surface level, learn more about yourself and increase your social skills and confidence.
Who knows, maybe you’ll make a new friend or even a romantic connection - but only if that happens naturally. The main purpose of this afternoon is good company, human connection and stimulating conversation. It is a no-pressure way to meet a bunch of new people.
“It was a wonderful experience, very thoughtfully curated! Val facilitated with gentleness, humor and lightness. Thank you!” - Sara.
COST: $30 good income / $25 medium income / $20 low income
PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
Bank transfer to Val, 38-9002-0523922-12 with references: “MCM-5JUL” and your meetup username.
Ideally, send the bank transfer when you RSVP to reserve your spot.
Or you can RSVP and pay closer to the time, but please note - when the event is getting full we will be giving priority to paid reservations.
Cancellations policy:
- If you cancel AND give us at least 24 hours notice: your fee can be transferred to a future event.
- If we postpone or cancel: your fee can be transferred to a future event OR refunded upon request.
PLANNING YOUR DAY:
- Arrive by 2:50pm for a 3pm start, no latecomers.
- Have lunch before coming and bring your water bottle.
- Event will finish around 6pm.
- Around 6:20pm those who are still around will be invited to come to the after-party at a nearby Indian vegetarian restaurant.
EVENT RULES:
- RSVP AND PAY IN ADVANCE - see details above.
- GERMS - do not come when sick or at risk of carrying the covid virus.
- ARRIVE ON TIME - we close the doors when the event begins.
- AIRPLANE MODE - on your phones & cellular devices during meetup.
- SOBER - no smoking / alcohol / drugs before coming.
- RESPECT - be respectful towards others & the venue.
DIRECTIONS:
> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PARKING & DIRECTIONS MAP <
Address: 3 / 88 Cook Street, Auckland CBD.
The building is on Cook St, opposite a huge open air car park. Use the rear entrance:
- Walk in through the open car gate on the left side of the building,
- Turn right,
- It is the third unit from the right (Unit 3) accessed via the elevated walkway.
PARKING:
This venue is within 400 metres of all motorway on and off ramps so driving in and out is super easy. Parking options:
- The City Works Depot open air parking lot across the road costs $10 for 12 hours. Go to the lower level of the car park for public spots.
- Street parking costs $9 for 3 hours - park at 2:45pm and put $9 in. It’s free after 6pm so the afterparty is covered too.
- Allow extra 20 min, find a free street car park in Freemans Bay and walk over the Wellington St bridge.
DRIVING FROM THE NORTH:
Exit on Cook Street.
FROM WEST, SOUTH, EAST:
Exit on Nelson Street, take the leftmost lane which slopes down, turn left onto Cook Street.
- Self-Kindness Meditation Evening3/88 Cook Street, Auckland
Kindness, compassion and acceptance can be difficult to give to others, especially in challenging situations. But it is often even more difficult to give kindness, compassion and acceptance to ourselves. For many of us it is like an under-developed life skill that we didn’t get a chance to learn at school, or even at home, because our parents may have been too critical or distant or too focused on themselves. But regardless of what we missed out on earlier in life, as adults we can rebuild this essential supportive and caring relationship with ourselves from within.
This evening will be a combination of guided meditation and group discussion and we will focus on practical techniques to access and cultivate self-kindness within yourself.
The session will be tailored to the needs of the participants and is suitable for all levels - from complete beginners to experienced practitioners who want to enjoy an evening of group practice.
Depending on the needs of the group we will cover topics like:
- Befriending the inner critic,
- Connecting with the inner child,
- Cultivating supportive self-talk,
- Embracing negative emotions,
- Overcoming self-loathing,
- Understanding addictions,
- Appreciating your body,
- How to create lasting wellness habits.
Val has been teaching Tai Chi and meditation for two decades and developed Self-Kindness Meditation during the covid lockdowns. Initially offering it online on Zoom and later at a popular class in Grafton. Many people improved their relationship with themselves and those who practiced longer have completely transformed their inner critic into a supportive ally.
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
There will be a mix of teaching, guided practice, Q&A and group discussion. You will practice skills that you can take away and continue practicing on your own and applying in your everyday life.
It is important to arrive on time - the gates will be closed from 6pm and you will not be able to enter. (Having people walking in during meditation is too disruptive.)
There will be some snacks to nibble on during the break (including dark chocolate!) Tap water and glasses will be provided or BYO water bottle.
The event will finish around 8:30pm but we will keep the venue open until 9pm or so for those who want to socialise informally, continue the conversations and connect with like-minded people.
COST: $25 good income / $20 medium income / $15 low income
RESERVING YOUR SPOT:
Bank transfer to Val, 38-9002-0523922-12 with references: “SKM-22JUL” and your RSVP list name on meetup.
Ideally, send the bank transfer when you RSVP to reserve your spot.
Or you can RSVP and pay closer to the time, but please note - if the event is getting full we will be giving priority to pre-paid reservations.
Cancellations policy for reservations:
- If you cancel attendance and give us at least 24 hours notice: your reservation fee can be transferred to a future event.
- If we postpone the event: your reservation fee can be transferred to a future event OR refunded in full upon your request.
EVENT RULES:
- GERMS - do not come when sick or at risk of carrying covid.
- ARRIVE ON TIME - we close the doors when the event begins - NO LATE ENTRY.
- AIRPLANE MODE - on your phones & cellular devices during meetup.
- SOBER - no smoking / alcohol / drugs before coming.
- RESPECT - be respectful towards others & the venue.
DIRECTIONS:
> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PARKING & DIRECTIONS MAP <
Address: 3 / 88 Cook Street, Auckland CBD.
The building is on Cook St, opposite a huge open air car park. Use the rear entrance:
- Walk in through the open car gate on the left side of the building,
- Turn right,
- It is the third unit from the right (Unit 3) accessed via the elevated walkway.
EVENING PARKING:
- Street parking is FREE from 6pm. You can start parking from 5:45pm thanks to the 10 min “grace period” to ensure you get a free spot.
- A big stretch of yellow dash line directly opposite 88 Cook St (normally bus parking) becomes free parking after 6:00pm.
Our venue is easy to access by car being within 400m of all motorway ramps.
DRIVING FROM THE NORTH:
Exit on Cook Street, you have arrived.
FROM WEST, SOUTH, EAST:
Exit on Nelson Street, take the leftmost lane which slopes down, turn left onto Cook Street.
- Meaningful Connections Meetup3/88 Cook Street, Auckland
- Not into small-talk, loud bars, social media and dating apps?
- Enjoy stimulating conversations, challenging yourself, learning new things?
- Want to spark up meaningful connections with interesting people?
Come and join us for an afternoon of meaningful connection with a group of interesting people. There will be conversations about things that matter, connection exercises, thought-provoking questions and a silly game or two to nudge you out of your comfort zone, in a safe and fun way!
It is a guided event - you won’t be stuck for what to do or what to talk about. Most of the talking will be done 1 on 1 in rotating pairs so you will have an opportunity to interact and connect with 10-15 people and go beyond small talk to get a deeper sense of who they are.
Perfect if you are new in town, a bit socially isolated due to work or circumstances, looking for new friends or someone special, or just want to venture outside of your familiar social circle.
You will have fun, enjoy getting to know new people on a below-the-surface level, learn more about yourself and increase your social skills and confidence.
Who knows, maybe you’ll make a new friend or even a romantic connection - but only if that happens naturally. The main purpose of this afternoon is good company, human connection and stimulating conversation. It is a no-pressure way to meet a bunch of new people.
“It was a wonderful experience, very thoughtfully curated! Val facilitated with gentleness, humor and lightness. Thank you!” - Sara.
COST: $30 good income / $25 medium income / $20 low income
PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
Bank transfer to Val, 38-9002-0523922-12 with references: “MCM-9AUG” and your meetup username.
Ideally, send the bank transfer when you RSVP to reserve your spot.
Or you can RSVP and pay closer to the time, but please note - when the event is getting full we will be giving priority to paid reservations.
Cancellations policy:
- If you cancel AND give us at least 24 hours notice: your fee can be transferred to a future event.
- If we postpone or cancel: your fee can be transferred to a future event OR refunded upon request.
PLANNING YOUR DAY:
- Arrive by 2:50pm for a 3pm start, no latecomers.
- Have lunch before coming and bring your water bottle.
- Event will finish around 6pm.
- Around 6:20pm those who are still around will be invited to come to the after-party at a nearby Indian vegetarian restaurant.
EVENT RULES:
- RSVP AND PAY IN ADVANCE - see details above.
- GERMS - do not come when sick or at risk of carrying the covid virus.
- ARRIVE ON TIME - we close the doors when the event begins.
- AIRPLANE MODE - on your phones & cellular devices during meetup.
- SOBER - no smoking / alcohol / drugs before coming.
- RESPECT - be respectful towards others & the venue.
DIRECTIONS:
> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PARKING & DIRECTIONS MAP <
Address: 3 / 88 Cook Street, Auckland CBD.
The building is on Cook St, opposite a huge open air car park. Use the rear entrance:
- Walk in through the open car gate on the left side of the building,
- Turn right,
- It is the third unit from the right (Unit 3) accessed via the elevated walkway.
PARKING:
This venue is within 400 metres of all motorway on and off ramps so driving in and out is super easy. Parking options:
- The City Works Depot open air parking lot across the road costs $10 for 12 hours. Go to the lower level of the car park for public spots.
- Street parking costs $9 for 3 hours - park at 2:45pm and put $9 in. It’s free after 6pm so the afterparty is covered too.
- Allow extra 20 min, find a free street car park in Freemans Bay and walk over the Wellington St bridge.
DRIVING FROM THE NORTH:
Exit on Cook Street.
FROM WEST, SOUTH, EAST:
Exit on Nelson Street, take the leftmost lane which slopes down, turn left onto Cook Street.
