50+ affordable courses and events
3 July 2026
Last night, we celebrated Matariki as a community, strengthening connections through waiata, kai, and kōrero. Matariki is a time to remember those who have gone before us, celebrate the present,…
19 June 2026
We were delighted to see the We Are Books’ volunteer team recognised at this year’s Volunteering Canterbury Awards. Our little second-hand bookshop, run by a team of around 30 volunteers,…
4 June 2026
Last week I had the privilege of attending the ACE Aotearoa Conference and Annual Awards in Auckland. As a member of the ACE Aotearoa Board, it was a chance to…
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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