50+ affordable courses and events
13 March 2026
The sunshine boosts dopamine and encourages us all to get outdoors. We have a small edible garden along the perimeter of our carpark and premises here at WEA. There are…
6 March 2026
Life these days can feel a bit like it’s always in fast-forward. But sometimes the best thing we can do is slow down — to make, talk, and learn at…
4 March 2026
Paul’s last talk on corals was fascinating – I learned so much from this scientist who shares his knowledge in such an easy-to-understand way. WEA’s Seaweek lecture runs tomorrow Thu…
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
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