Hellenic New Zealand Congress

19/06/2026

HNZC AGM reached its quorum easily last night with six committee members reconfirmed = Nik Zangaroupoulos, Spiros Kappatos, Angelo Papageorgiou, Anthe Frykberg, Victoria Papadoupoulos and Kalliopi Voulieris.

The committee will confirm role holders for president, treasurer and secretary in due course.

The AGM attendees also thanked outgoing President (David Philips) and Treasurer/Secretary (John Davidson) with vouchers.

John was also made the fourth Patron of the Congress as a tribute to his many years of support and services to the Congress. Other patrons are Archibishop Myron, Honorary Consul George Neonakis and the Wellington Mayor.

Apologies were received from Gina, Charlotte and Mee Moi.

Reminder to pay your annual subscription with any changes to personal details and sub fees confirmations emailed to [email protected].

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18/06/2026

Join our friends at Everybody Eats to celebrate Eat New Zealand's The Shortest Meal, a nationwide celebration of local food held around the shortest day of the year.

Monday 22 June
6.00–8.00pm
Everybody Eats
Koha entry – walk-ins welcome

They'll be preparing a three-course meal using produce grown by and within our community.

If you have surplus produce to share, they'd love your contribution. Backyard herbs, late-season feijoas, greens from your community garden, or any other locally grown kai will all help create a meal that reflects the abundance of our neighbourhood.

Kai donations can be dropped off at Everybody Eats (60 Dixon Street) between 12pm and 8pm on Sunday 21 June.

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18/06/2026

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We’re so excited!

The team will taking over our Wellington kitchen on Monday 29 June for one special night!

They’re legends in their own right! A powerhouse in the Pōneke hospitality community. What a privilege it is to welcome them in, to watch and learn as they use our rescued and donated food to create a Rita inspired 3 course dinner!

Monday 29 June
6-8pm
Limited bookings, walk-ins preferred
LTD 60 Dixon St

18/06/2026

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17/06/2026

, Hellenic New Zealand Congress AGM is tonight at 6.30pm in Hania Street.

Apologies, annual subscription queries and changes in your personal details can be sent to John at [email protected].

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17/06/2026

Don't forget HNZC AGM on tomorrow night at 6.30pm in Hania St.

14/06/2026

New interpretation coming out.

Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer's foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time.

14/06/2026

A reminder that the HNZC AGM is on this Thursday. There will be changes to officer roles as current incumbents step down.

It will take place on Thursday 18 June in the AV room upstairs at the Greek Community Hall in Hania Street. Starting time is 6.30 p.m.

Only paid up members can vote, although anyone can attend.

Please pay by bank transfer to, using your name and initials as reference with 2026 year:

Hellenic New Zealand Congress Inc.
06-0582-0158704-00.

Once you've paid, email [email protected] to confirm your payment with any changes to your personal details like address and phone number.

14/06/2026

One of the popular items that Stella made at our recent Invercargill events was ταραμοσαλάτα (taramasalata, fish roe dip). Here is a recipe for making it, using stale bread or potatoes as a base.

Taramasalata is a salty seafood dip that's served during Greek lent. But also as an appetizer in traditional Greek restaurants. Tarama Greek Dip What's

11/06/2026

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