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Danish Society
Auckland, New Zealand
Our goal is to preserve, maintain, promote, foster and encourage Danish history, culture and language within New Zealand.
We organise events to celebrate Danish holidays and festivals and activities related to Danish traditions.
Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of this page or even better, request to become a member.
Facilities
There are two main property assets that the Auckland Danish Society maintains for the benefit of its members. Danish House can be booked for things like social events and fund raising dinners, while Valhalla is a ready venue for weekend holidays
Activities
The Danish Society organises and facilitates a variety of activities for members of all ages and interests. On these pages you can read about some of the frequent activities spanning from folk dancing, over movie nights to Valhalla working bees.
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Don’t forget that today is the day for the annual Scandinavian Christmas Market at the Danish house. Market is running till 4pm
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Upcoming events
Here you can read about some of the frequent activities spanning from folk dancing, over movie nights to Valhalla working bees.
Read more on the subpages, see who to contact if you have questions and come along to whatever activity fancies you.
Check out the calendar for upcoming activities and events or read the latest news.
A message from the President
Welcome to the Danish Society website. We are based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Our goal is to preserve, maintain, promote, foster and encourage Danish history, culture and language within New Zealand.
We organise events to celebrate Danish holidays and festivals and activities related to Danish traditions.
We want to promote understanding and relations between Danes and New Zealanders and other ethnic people in New Zealand.
We promote sustainability of the environment: maintaining our two properties, and developing the environment at Valhalla.
Please feel free to browse our website and to contact us if you are interested in more information or would like to join the Society.
Med venlig hilsen,
Jacob Thuesen
President
About the society
From 1942 to the present day, the club has prospered and accomplished it’s aims of assistance to Danes and integration into their new country, New Zealand.
- 1942 -The original Danish Association (Inc.) Constitution and Rules.
- 1958 – The Danish Society Inc., Certificate of Incorporation.
- 1966 – Celebrating the opening of the Danish House in Parnell. Booklet and Royal Telegram
- 1991 – 25th anniversary of the Danish House in Parnell
- 1992 – 50th anniversary of Danish Society