The Canterbury Workers Association

Notice Board

  • Thursday 2 September, 10.30am - 11.30am, 'Equador to Easter Island' - Mary-Louise Twhigg, $4.

  • Wednesday 8 September, 7.30 - 9pm, Mayoral Candidates Forum at Christchurch Girls' High School Auditoriumm, organised by the WEA in association with Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch (SOC).
    See programme page for further details

  • Thursday 9 September, 10.30am - 11.30am, 'Hanoi to Beijing' - Allan Schroeder, $4.

About Us



Art Class
Art Class


Established in 1915, the Canterbury WEA is a voluntary non-profit, community, adult education association. The WEA aims to provide education for personal growth and towards the establishment of a just and equitable society. Here in Christchurch, WEA strives to provide affordable courses of a high standard that encourage discussion and respond to ideas and events in the local community.

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Chess Group
Chess Group


WEA Membership is not required to attend courses but members receive the quarterly programme and newsletter by post and can obtain a small discount on course fees (This is $2 deduction on courses priced over $10 after the first full-price course booked, each term ). Membership, on calendar year basis, is $10 for individuals, $15 for family, $15 for organisations and $150 for life.

The programme of about 30 courses and events is updated on this web-site each term. The noticeboard is updated weekly. Inquiries to office phone, fax or e-mail address, below.
No unsolicited commercial material please.

Contact Details


Canterbury WEA
59 Gloucester Street,
P.O. Box 1796
Christchurch
New Zealand

Phone: 03 366 0285
Fax: 03 366 4530
Email: cwea@xtra.co.nz