The Canterbury Workers Association

Notice Board

  • Aspects of Climate Change, continues Tuesday 10 March at 7 - 8.30pm, with Claire Waghorn speaking about her experiences at the UN Climate Change conference in Copenhagen. Please note this session will be held in the Waitaki Room at Environment Canterbury, 56 Kilmore Street. Entry by gold coin donation, phone WEA to register.

  • Wednesday 10 March, 1.30 - 2.30pm, 'Lessons of Copenhagen - New Politics for the Global Age'- Dr Kennedy Graham, Green MP - all welcome, $4

  • Thursday 11 March February 11am - 12noon, 'Shakespeare's London' - Lynn Rain - all welcome, $4

About Us



Art Class
Art Class


Established in 1915, the Canterbury WEA is a voluntary non-profit, community, adult education association. The WEA aims to provide education for personal growth and towards the establishment of a just and equitable society. Here in Christchurch, WEA strives to provide affordable courses of a high standard that encourage discussion and respond to ideas and events in the local community.

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Chess Group
Chess Group


WEA Membership is not required to attend courses but members receive the quarterly programme and newsletter by post and can obtain a small discount on course fees (This is $2 deduction on courses priced over $10 after the first full-price course booked, each term ). Membership, on calendar year basis, is $10 for individuals, $15 for family, $15 for affiliates and $150 for life.

The programme of about 30 courses and events is updated on this web-site each term. The noticeboard is updated weekly. Inquiries to office phone, fax or e-mail address, below.
No unsolicited commercial material please.

Contact Details


Canterbury WEA
59 Gloucester Street,
P.O. Box 1796
Christchurch
New Zealand

Phone: 03 366 0285
Fax: 03 366 4530
Email: cwea@xtra.co.nz