Find AA Meetings in New Zealand

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Find AA meetings across New Zealand. There are 453 meetings listed in 122 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.

New Zealand's AA community runs meetings across both islands, with the largest concentrations in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch and a steady network of groups through provincial towns.

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Online AA Meetings in New Zealand

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Global Serenity
Fridays4:00PM - 5:00PM
Online
Auckland
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
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Zoom ID: 6129123123 - Video must be turned on when admitted for identification and security of the m...

Global Serenity
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Auckland
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Zoom ID: 6129123123 - Video must be turned on when admitted for identification and security of the m...

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AA Meetings in New Zealand by the Numbers

Across New Zealand, the 453 listed AA groups are concentrated in Auckland (107 meetings), Christchurch (45), and Wellington (36), with active groups in 122 cities in total. Monday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 15% of groups (66) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in New Zealand

When AA groups meet in New Zealand

  • Sunday70
  • Monday80
  • Tuesday74
  • Wednesday76
  • Thursday76
  • Friday80
  • Saturday44

Meetings per day of the week across New Zealand. Monday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in New Zealand. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book)

English

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

English

Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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Living Sober

English

A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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Daily Reflections

English

One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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As Bill Sees It

English

Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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Came to Believe

English

Members' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (Large Print)

English

The same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.

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More A.A. literature

English

Browse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.

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About AA in New Zealand

AA in Aotearoa New Zealand

AA has been active in New Zealand since the late 1940s and is organised nationally through the General Service Office of AA New Zealand, with district committees maintaining local meeting information. Meetings follow the same 12-step format used worldwide and are conducted in English.

Where meetings are concentrated

Auckland has by far the largest number of weekly meetings, followed by Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and Dunedin. Smaller towns across Northland, the Bay of Plenty, and Otago typically have at least one weekly group, and online meetings fill the gaps between them.

Visitors are welcome

New Zealand groups are known for being welcoming to travellers. No registration is needed — check the listing for the format (open meetings welcome anyone; closed meetings are for those with a desire to stop drinking) and simply turn up.

Finding AA Meetings in New Zealand

Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 122 cities in New Zealand, with 453 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.

Meeting Types Available in New Zealand

AA meetings in New Zealand run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.

Closed Meetings

For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.

Step Study Groups

Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.

Major Cities with AA Support in New Zealand

Auckland is New Zealand's most active AA community with 107 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton.

Auckland

107 AA meetings

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Christchurch

45 AA meetings

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Wellington

36 AA meetings

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Hamilton

13 AA meetings

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Dunedin

12 AA meetings

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Nelson

11 AA meetings

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For Travelers and Visitors

Visiting New Zealand?

  • • English-speaking meetings in major cities
  • • No advance registration required
  • • Just show up and introduce yourself
  • • AA is the same worldwide - you'll feel at home

For Residents

  • • Find your local home group
  • • Multiple meeting times throughout the week
  • • Online meetings available for flexibility
  • • Connect with the local AA community

Online AA Meetings in New Zealand

Online AA meetings in New Zealand follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.

Benefits of Online Meetings

  • • Attend from anywhere in New Zealand or abroad
  • • No transportation required
  • • Ideal for rural areas with limited options
  • • Same confidentiality as in-person

How to Join Online

  • • Look for "Online" or "Hybrid" meetings
  • • Click "Join Online" for meeting link
  • • Most use Zoom or similar platforms
  • • Camera optional - participate comfortably

Getting Started with AA in New Zealand

First-Time Attendees

Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in New Zealand without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.

Language Considerations

While many meetings in New Zealand are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.

AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. New Zealand's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.

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