Regional Stoic Meetups (Stoa)
Discover Stoicism in New Zealand! Stoicism is a timeless philosophy with practical applications in the 21st century. Explore its relevance in everyday life.
Join regional meetups in Auckland and Christchurch, connect with like-minded individuals via Meetup.com and Facebook. Become a part of this inspiring community today!
Auckland
- Auckland Stoics (Meetup.com)
Christchurch
Wellington, Dunedin, Invercargill
Are you interested in starting your own regional Stoic group? The Stoic Fellowship is a global community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for Stoicism. It’s the largest Stoic organization in the world, and is committed to supporting individuals and groups who want to deepen their understanding of Stoicism and live according to its principles. If you are interested in forming your own Stoa in a different city, we invite you to connect with them to learn more about their resources and support.
NZ Stoics are also happy to help you get started and connect you with other Stoics in your area. Contact us to learn more about how you can start your own regional Stoic group today!
Stoicism in the New Zealand media
- When life gives you lemons … 4 Stoic tips for getting through lockdown from Epictetus – The Conversation (23 August 2021)
- Nights’ Philosophy – Stoicism – RNZ ( 27 April 2021)
- How the Stoics can help today – RNZ (4 January 2021)
- What would Seneca say? Six Stoic tips for surviving lockdown – The Conversation (19 August 2020)
- Want to be happy? Then live like a Stoic for a week – The Conversation – (28 September 2018)
- What’s wrong with realistic negativity? – Otago Daily Times (24 October 2017)
- Stoicism 5.0: The unlikely 21st century reboot of an ancient philosophy – The Conversation (14 July 2017)
- Why stoicism is changing people’s lives for better – Stuff (10 February 2016)
Stocism in New Zealand Parliament
Public Finance (Wellbeing) Amendment Bill – First Reading – Dr Deborah Russell, Labour, New Lynn (17 September 2019)
Articles by New Zealanders
Early Stoicism and akrasia by Richard Joyce – Phronesis 1995. Vol XLJ (April 1995)
Stoicism in New Zealand Schools
Staff encouraged to think like a Roman Emperor for Stoic Week – King’s College (21 November 2017)