Weekly and by request
Games, making, music and conversation.
Choose a fixed weekly session or ask about an activity available by prior request. Every programme below shows its timing, duration, audience, experience level and registration status.
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Recurring schedule
The regular week.
Normal visits continue during opening hours. Check each programme’s registration status before attending a session.
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Saturday
Sunday
Fixed weekly sessions
Regular programmes
Some sessions need advance registration; others are open to normal visitors. The status below is definitive for each programme.
Regular schedule
Social poker tournaments
A structured in-person tournament with an explanation of the rules, scheduled breaks and neutral chips that have no cash value. There are no stakes, poker buy-in, cash prizes or prizes of material value.
- When
- Monday 6:00–9:30 pm; Thursday 6:30–10:00 pm; Friday 7:00–11:00 pm; Sunday 3:00–7:00 pm
- Duration
- Scheduled window: 3½ hours on Monday and Thursday; 4 hours on Friday and Sunday
- Who it suits
- Adults aged 18+ who want an in-person social tournament
- Experience
- No previous poker experience is needed; experienced players are also welcome
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Regular schedule
Painting workshops
A guided session focused on one approachable painting exercise. Materials are shared in the community room and the pace suits beginners.
- When
- Wednesday, 6:00–7:30 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want a guided, practical painting session
- Experience
- No previous painting experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Regular schedule
Dance lessons
A relaxed group lesson covering a clear sequence of steps and partner or group practice. Comfortable clothing is recommended.
- When
- Saturday, 5:00–6:30 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults looking for a social introduction to movement
- Experience
- No previous dance experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Regular schedule
Board game socials
Choose from approachable tabletop games and join a table at your own pace. Guests can switch games during the session.
- When
- Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adults coming alone, with a friend or in a small group
- Experience
- No previous experience is needed; games are introduced at the table
- Registration
- No advance registration required
Regular schedule
Chess and checkers evenings
Casual chess and checkers games with boards available in the community room. Pairings are informal and can change during the session.
- When
- Saturday, 2:00–3:30 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want a casual game or practice partner
- Experience
- Beginners and experienced players are both welcome
- Registration
- No advance registration required
Regular schedule
Quiz and trivia nights
A friendly set of quiz rounds for small teams. You can arrive with others or join a team at the venue.
- When
- Sunday, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who enjoy team questions and general knowledge
- Experience
- No previous quiz experience is needed
- Registration
- No advance registration required
Regular schedule
Arts and crafts sessions
A hands-on session using shared materials for one manageable project. Instructions and setup are provided at the start.
- When
- Monday, 3:30–5:00 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who enjoy making things by hand in company
- Experience
- No previous craft experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Regular schedule
Language exchange meetups
Short paired and small-group conversations give guests time to practise and switch partners. This is social practice rather than formal tuition.
- When
- Wednesday, 8:00–9:15 pm
- Duration
- 75 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want informal speaking practice with others
- Experience
- Several language levels are welcome; tell us your language interests
- Registration
- No advance registration required
Regular schedule
Book club gatherings
A focused group discussion around the current reading selection, with time for different views and questions.
- When
- Saturday, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who enjoy discussing books and ideas
- Experience
- No previous book club experience is needed
- Registration
- No advance registration required
Regular schedule
Beginner drawing classes
A step-by-step class covering line, shape and observation with shared drawing materials.
- When
- Thursday, 4:00–5:30 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults starting or returning to observational drawing
- Experience
- No previous drawing experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Regular schedule
Music jam sessions
A relaxed acoustic jam with room to listen, join in and try a simple shared arrangement. Tell us what you play when enquiring.
- When
- Friday, 4:30–6:00 pm
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want informal small-group music making
- Experience
- Several levels are welcome; basic familiarity with your instrument helps
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Arrange in advance
Available by prior request
These activities do not have a fixed weekly time. Send an enquiry with a preferred date; the session exists only after Puszta Manor confirms the arrangement.
Available by prior request
Live music workshops
A small-group workshop built around listening, rhythm and playing together. The content is agreed when the session is arranged.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults interested in playing and listening in a small group
- Experience
- Suitable for several levels; tell us what you play when enquiring
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Mafia game nights
A facilitated social deduction game with an opening rules briefing and several rounds, depending on group size.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adult groups who enjoy conversation-led deduction games
- Experience
- No previous experience is needed; rules are explained first
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Monopoly game nights
A planned Monopoly session with time for setup, play and a clear finishing point. The session is arranged for a suitable group.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adults and groups who want a familiar board-game session
- Experience
- No previous experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Creative writing workshops
A practical workshop using short prompts, quiet writing time and optional discussion. The focus is agreed when the session is arranged.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want structured time to write and share ideas
- Experience
- No previous writing workshop experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Open mic evenings
A small-room open mic arranged around short contributions. The running order and practical needs are agreed in advance.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adults who want to share a short spoken or musical piece
- Experience
- First-time and experienced performers are welcome
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Themed social nights
A social evening organised around one theme drawn from the existing Puszta Manor programme. Details are agreed before the session.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adult groups looking for a focused social evening
- Experience
- No previous experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Speed friending events
A sequence of short conversations with simple prompts and clear changeovers. Participation does not promise a particular social outcome.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 75 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want structured, low-pressure conversations
- Experience
- No previous experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Card game evenings
A social session using standard card games selected for the group. It does not include wagering or prize play.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adults who enjoy ordinary social card games
- Experience
- No previous experience is needed; chosen rules are explained
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Puzzle and brain game nights
Small groups work through a set of puzzles and brain games, with time to compare approaches and change activities.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who enjoy collaborative puzzles and logic challenges
- Experience
- No previous experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Photography workshops
A practical session built around composition, light and reviewing images. The exercise is agreed when the workshop is arranged.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adults who want practical photography exercises
- Experience
- Suitable for beginners and returners; bring a camera or phone
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Public speaking practice sessions
Participants practise short talks and receive clear, respectful feedback. The session is focused on rehearsal, not formal assessment.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want a supportive place to practise speaking
- Experience
- No previous public speaking experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Storytelling evenings
A seated evening of short spoken stories with a clear running order and respectful listening. Sharing is optional.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who enjoy listening to or sharing short stories
- Experience
- No previous storytelling experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Social strategy game nights
A planned session using social strategy games from the venue collection, with time for a rules explanation and a complete round.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Who it suits
- Adults who enjoy thoughtful group games and discussion
- Experience
- Beginners and experienced players can be matched to suitable games
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Available by prior request
Community networking meetups
A small-group meetup with practical introductions and guided conversation. It is not a business lead or outcome guarantee.
- Availability
- Available by prior request
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Who it suits
- Adults who want structured introductions around shared interests
- Experience
- No previous networking experience is needed
- Registration
- Advance registration required
Price and access
Programmes use the normal time tariff.
The regular tariff is NZ$7.50 for the first 60 minutes and NZ$0.10 for each additional minute. Regular Guest Card holders pay NZ$5.00 and then NZ$0.07 per additional minute.
Outside organised sessions, board games, chess, checkers, social card games and simple creative activities remain available during normal visits.
Full pricing detailsQuestions
Using the programme
Where can I see the weekly programme?
The recurring timetable appears near the top of this page. Each detailed programme section also shows its fixed time or says Available by prior request.
Are programmes included in the normal venue time charge?
Yes. Listed programmes are included in the normal time charge. Registration requirements vary and are stated for every programme.
Plan a visit
Choose a programme.
Select the activity you want, add a preferred date and send your enquiry. We will reply if the programme requires a confirmed place or prior arrangement.
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