Meaningful Connections Meetup

• 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 lockdowns, 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 confidence.

Who knows, maybe you’ll make a new friend or even a romantic connection, but the main purpose of this afternoon is good company, human connection and stimulating conversation. It is a no-pressure way to meet 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 Growth Space, 38-9002-0523922-12 with references: “MCM-2DEC” 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.

New to NZ and don’t have a bank account? Ask a local friend to make the bank transfer and give them cash.

Cancellations policy:

• If you cancel attendance and give us at least 24 hours notice: your fee can be transferred to a future event.
• If we postpone the event: your fee can be transferred to a future event OR refunded in full upon your request.

WAIT LIST:

• If the RSVP list is full don’t hesitate to join the Wait List.
• If you’re on the wait list - we will e-mail you if a spot becomes available and ask you to send payment to book it.

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 covid-19.
• 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.

HEALTH RULES:

• Please do not come when you suspect that you may be infected with a corona virus.
• If you’ve had a very recent vaccine injection or booster please wait three weeks before coming as some people are allergic to the spike proteins being produced after the injections.

DIRECTIONS:

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Address: 3 / 88 Cook Street, Auckland CBD.

The building is on Cook St, opposite a huge open air car park. Use the rear entrance:

1. Walk in through the open car gate on the left side of the building,
2. Turn right,
3. 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.

• Street parking costs $6 for 3 hours - park at 2:45pm and put $6 in. It’s free after 6pm so the afterparty is covered!
• 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.

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.