ABOUT US
Our mission goes beyond simply bringing people together. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of the Hungarian community in Auckland, while helping them thrive and integrate into New Zealand society. We believe in honouring our roots while embracing the future. By preserving and passing on Hungarian cultural traditions – our language, customs, and heritage – we aim to create a vibrant and evolving community that bridges generations. For us, it’s about blending the old with the new: cherishing the values of the past while building a future filled with opportunities for connection and growth. Another key goal is to ensure that the local Hungarian community has a visible and respected place on New Zealand’s cultural map. Through our members, events, and activities, we strive to showcase the richness of Hungarian culture and contribute to New Zealand’s diverse cultural landscape.
ABOUT THE AUCKLAND HUNGARIAN CLUB
The Auckland Hungarian Club is the largest Hungarian community organisation in Auckland and New Zealand, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hungarian culture, including its traditions, gastronomy, and folklore. The club offers a range of activities for its members, including monthly club days for socialising, celebrating Hungarian holidays, and enjoying traditional cuisine - these events are open to the public to provide a platform to build relationships within the local and the Hungarian communities.
Additionally, the club organises leisure activities, quiz nights, concerts and family programs, and actively supports the weekend school and playgroup activities organised by the Auckland Hungarian School (AUskola).
The club’s influence reaches beyond the Hungarian community through the Hungarian Festival and Market, a prime example of its dedication to fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. This annual event showcases Hungarian culture to the broader Auckland community, facilitating cultural exchange and contributing to the city's rich and diverse cultural fabric.
Anyone who would like to have a good conversation in Hungarian, English, or any other language is welcome to our club! There are some of us whose native language is Hungarian, and we still use it for everyday communication. We also have a large number of members who, although they do not speak Hungarian as native language, are connected to the language and values representing Hungary through their families and their heritage.
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The club's leadership in the year 2025:
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President: Petra Lipóth
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Vice President: Viola Vadász
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Treasurer: Tünde Bánfalvi
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Secretary: Edina Kuki
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Arts and Culture Coordinator: Ágnes Harmath-Parkin
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IT and Technical Development: Hunor Csomortáni
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Advisory and Support: András and Lilian Weisz-Köves
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