Community
NZGBA connects Kiwis and friends of New Zealand living in, visiting or working in the Greater Bay Area. The network welcomes business owners, professionals, students, educators, families and people who simply want to meet other New Zealanders.
You can come along as a resident or visitor, with or without a business connection. See what's on, or ask about a Kiwi or WeChat introduction for the city where you will be staying.
14 June 2026 · Futian, Shenzhen
The first NZGBA gathering took place at Craft Head Brewing Co. Kiwis, New Zealand-connected professionals, business owners and friends of New Zealand came together for an informal social evening.
Explore social gatherings, business networking and cultural activities. The Events page keeps the dates, locations and participation details together.
See NZGBA Events
Join us in Guangzhou for NZGBA's first Canton Fair networking event, proudly sponsored by Zappy!
RSVP by scanning the QR code on the poster or using the registration button.
When asking NZGBA for a local introduction, send your name, the city and area where you live or will stay, your dates if visiting, and a line about yourself. Say whether you are looking for social company, shared interests or a business conversation.
We will check whether there is a suitable contact or group in your city. Private WeChat groups are managed by their administrators, so we do not publish group codes or members' details here.
There are several ways to contribute: share knowledge with a visiting group, help with a children's activity, or bring a New Zealand food or cultural interest to a community event. Past activities show the range.
At the Hello APEC Shekou Summer Camp, NZGBA volunteered in a New Zealand Culture session for local and international children aged 6-12.
Visiting University of Auckland MBA students met NZGBA's founder in Shenzhen for a discussion about entrepreneurship and the GBA.
NZGBA's New Zealand section at the Hello APEC Oceania cultural market included cricket, a haka performance, pavlova, mānuka honey, toys and wine.
Explore the eleven city guides for places to eat, local history, business areas and transport. They also link to official local services, including the separate entry and employment information for Hong Kong and Macao.
Use official New Zealand services for travel advice and consular help. For other community and business networks, compare the independent organisations on Mates.