How You Can Get Involved

Join a 'Let's Connect' table
Check out the events below to see if someone in your community is hosting one and get chatting!

Share the Buzz
Spread the word by sharing our posts and content on social media!

Volunteer to be a cafe host!
Choose your favourite cafe, find a day and time that suits you, and welcome anyone that wants to chat! You could even team up with a friend and host together!

What We Are Asking of Local Cafe Hosts

This is a locally-driven initiative where community members take the lead. We're asking you to:

  • Step 1: Approach your local cafe to set up a table at a time and date that suits you.
  • Step 2: Sign up using the link below.
  • Step 3: Spread the word! We'll send you a personalised digital poster. You could post this on social media, print it out and drop it in your neighbours letterboxes or even put it up at your local community centre. We'll post your event on here too!
  • Step 4: Print off your table card to put on your table so people can easily find you.
  • Step 5: Simply welcome anyone in the community to sit down and have a chat. Use our handy conversation starters on the table cards to get things started!

Join an event!

Slide through the meet-ups we've got planned for October 2024. Join one in your community and meet some new people!

Article Cafe, Whanganui

7 November 2024 11AM

Connect with Jillaine in Whanganui for some coffee and chats!

20 Drews Avenue, Whanganui 4500

Highland Park Library, Auckland

23 November 2024 10.30AM

Connect with Suneeta at Highland Park Library for some chats! 

16 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park, Auckland 2010

Centro Cafe, Takapuna

30 October 2024 10AM

Connect with Clark at Centro Cafe in Takapuna for some coffee and chats!

447A Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622

Black and White Coffee Cartel, Rangiora

23 October 2024 10AM

Connect with Mandy at the Black & White Coffee Cartel in Rangiora for some coffee and chats!

1/5 High Street, Rangiora 7400

Dunshea's Deli,
Khandallah

27 October 2024 2PM

Connect with Richard at Dunsheas's Deli in Khandallah for coffee and chats! 

7 Burma Road, Khandallah, Wellington 6035

Columbus Coffee Petone

23 October 2024 10:30AM

Connect with Peter at Columbus Coffee Petone at Mitre 10 MEGA for FREE coffee and chats! 

25 Bouverie Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012

Beso Cafe and Kitchen, Auckland

8 November 2024 2PM

Connect with Jacqui at Beso Cafe and Kitchen for coffee and chats! 

256 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023

Collective Community Hub, Johnsonville

5 November 2024 2PM

Connect with Tracy at the Collective Community Hub in Johnsonville for FREE coffee, fresh home baking and chats! 

1/33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Wellington

The Farmhouse Deli, Ardmore

14 November 2024 10AM

Connect with Nicol at The Farmhouse for coffee and chats! 

400 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon 2582

Dear Jane Cafe, Mount Albert

17 November 2024 9.30AM

Connect with Caitlin at Dear Jane Cafe for coffee and chats! 

39 Martin Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025

Picasso Cafe, Auckland

18 November 2024 12PM

Connect with Janita at Picasso Cafe for coffee and chats! 

3/295 Ti Rakau Drive, Burswood, Auckland 2013

CANCELLED - Ka Pai Cuppa Waka, Hastings

CANCELLED 31 October 2024 10:30AM

No. 186 Cafe, Christchurch

28 November 2024 10AM

Connect with Keith at No.186 Cafe for coffee and chats! 

186 Yaldhurst Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042

Buzz Cafe & Restaurant, Lower Hutt

31 October 2024 10.30AM

Connect with Rex at Buzz Cafe & Restaurant for coffee and chats! 

101 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010