The Canterbury Workers Association

Notice Board

  • Aspects of Climate Change, continues Wednesday 17 March at 7 - 8.30pm, 'Are we doimg enough to be climate smart: A chance to respond to the Council's Draft climate Smart Strategy' - Tony Moore, Principal Advisor - Sustainability, CCC. Entry by gold coin donation, phone WEA to register.

  • Wednesday 17 March, 1.30 - 2.30pm, 'To plan or not to plan'- Julia Forsyth, Senior Planner, CCC, all welcome, $4

  • Thursday 18 March February 11am - 12noon, 'The canals of teh Csars' - David Chilvers, 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