50+ affordable courses and events
11 June 2025
Saturday 14th June; 1.15-2.45pm with Duncan Webb CWEA, 59 Gloucester St, FREE Learn about the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB), why Duncan Webb thinks it’s so important that we each have…
23 May 2025
Each term, many others like you discover a film, course or lecture that satisfies their curiosity or develops their skills. Whether your interest lies with science, art, cooking, history, gardening…
17 April 2025
WEA is closed for the Easter break from 3pm this afternoon, Thursday 17 April until Wednesday 23 April at 9.30am. The Bookshop will also be closed at this time. Friday…
Here at the WEA we offer a wide range of short courses varying in duration from one-off lectures and workshops to 8 week programmes. Many of our courses change each term. We are always looking to expand our Tutor pool and to host interesting speakers on a wide range of subjects. If you have a passion for adult education and are interested in teaching or speaking at the WEA we would love to hear from you. Email us with a short course/lecture proposal and we will be in touch: programme@cwea.org.nz
Be first to see each new course programme, get first dibs on booking new courses, and money off every course. From only $15 per year.
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