EA NZ Retreats

Join us in Canterbury this March for a three-day deep-dive into effective altruism

Who are the retreats for?

Our retreats are designed for people who are familiar with effective altruism and dedicated to improving the world using reason and evidence: whether by donating, volunteering, or through their career.

That’s not to say newcomers aren’t welcome. We love to meet new people and the retreats are a great place to learn more!

However, people tend to get the most out of the retreat when they’re already familiar with the underlying ideas of effective altruism. If you’re new to the community, we suggest working through at least one of the following before attending a retreat:

What do you do at the retreats?

All sorts of things! Common activities include:

  • Discussing the aspects of EA that most interest us

  • Playing games! (Fancy a round of chess, Coup or Wits & Wagers?)

  • Helping each other with career plans and donation decisions

  • Workshops on EA concepts

  • Cooking and eating shared meals

  • Kayaking, swimming, tramping and other outdoor activities

  • Working on projects like the EA donation swap or policy submissions

Past Retreats

  • August/September 2018

    Camp Wainui, Wellington

  • July 2019

    Camp Wainui, Wellington

  • January 2020

    Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury

  • January 2021

    Motutapu Island, Auckland

  • January 2022

    Castle Hill, Canterbury

  • January 2023

    Waihōanga River, Wellington

  • February 2023

    Waihōanga River, Wellington

  • February 2024

    Camp Maynard, Albany