This quarter we feature Ben Lefler from Laughing Loggers – a full time lumberjack and proud Kiwi.
Expat Profile: Bruce Wells
Each quarter Kia Ora Vancouver will be featuring Kiwis who have made Vancouver their new home. For our inaugural profile, we feature Bruce Wells.
Kia Ora Xmas 2019 Recap
Twas the weekend before December, when all through Big RockAll the kiwis were stirring, and came as a flockThe place was stocked full of kiwi treats and beerEveryone was dressed to show their holiday cheer
A Guest Post from International Experience Canada
Do you miss New Zealand? Why not bring New Zealand to you? Inspire the youth of New Zealand to explore your second home in Canada!
Call for Volunteers – Air NZ @ Pride Parade 2019
Our friends at Air New Zealand are looking for volunteers to join them walking in the Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday 4th August 2019. If you interested in participating, please fill in the form below
Kia Ora Vancouver – Christchurch Remembrance Gathering
Thursday, March 21st | Downtown Vancouver – Location TBC | 6.15 – 7.30 pm | As we all grapple with our emotions and shock, and in the realisation of what recently happened, we are organising a gathering where we can share, console, talk, hug and feel supported and be with our fellow New Zealanders and friends. This assembly is for those who want to join us in Kiwi songs and light candles in memory of the victims, their families and all the New Zealanders involved; this will be Kia Ora Vancouver’s way of remembering.
New Zealand Pure Discovery – Wine Tasting Event 2019
The New Zealand High Commission in partnership with New Zealand Winegrowers Canada present New Zealand Pure Discovery the wine tasting event of 2019.
Photos from Waitangi Day 2019
Check out some of the photos from our Waitangi Day event on Saturday 9th February 2019 taken by the amazing Angela McConnell. A huge thanks to our sponsors whose generous donations made this event possible,
Kia Ora Vancouver – Waitangi Day 2019 – 10 Year Anniversary @ The Blarney Stone
Nau mai, Haere mai to all the Canadian Kiwis and friends! Waitangi Day is just around the corner and Kia Ora Vancouver is putting on an event to remember – epic prizes, kiwi kai/beer/tunes and a kapa haka performance.
The best $12 you will ever spend to hang out with a bunch of tu meke New Zealanders living in Vancouver. This year will include our inaugural silent auction with proceeds going to charity and back into the Kia Ora community.
Bid To Walk In The Footsteps of Legends
We have a fantastic prize up for bidding in our silent auction at Waitangi Day 2019 which will enable one lucky Rugby player an rare opportunity to attend the renowned Auckland Rugby International Academy in New Zealand.