--- title: Doina - Home --- [![doina\_icon\_60](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Website/01.%20Header/doina_icon_60.png)](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/?hsLang=en) ![menu](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7479797/menu.png) ![close\_24px](https://7479797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7479797/close_24px.svg) - [Home](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/) - [About us](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/despre-noi) - [Groups](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/grupuri) - [Events](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/evenimente) - [Contact](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/contact) - [Home](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/) - [About us](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/despre-noi) - [Groups](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/grupuri) - [Events](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/evenimente) - [Contact](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/contact) [![](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Icons/ro12.png) Versiunea in Romana](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/) # **Doina - Asociația Românilor din Auckland** Doina - Asociația Românilor din Auckland este o organizație democratică, apolitică și non-profit. ![banner\_generated\_2](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/banner_generated_2.png) # **Doina - Community of Romanian Aucklanders** **Doina - Community of Romanian Aucklanders Incorporated** Our community is a democratic, apolitical, and non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Romanian community in Auckland. [Membership Registration or Payment of Membership Fees](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/contact?hsLang=en) ![banner\_Doina\_2](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/banner_Doina_2.png "banner_Doina_2") ###### The Upcoming Events of the Romanian Community in Auckland [![evenimente\_banner\_turenutable](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Website/06.%20Evenimente/2023/evenimente_banner_turenutable.jpg)](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/20260913_table?hsLang=en) ###### [18 October 2026](https://www.doina.co.nz/en/20260913_table?hsLang=en) Double Six! Backgammon Tournament – 4th Edition ###### Past Events ###### 18 October 2026 – Double Six! Backgammon Tournament – 4th Edition ![evenimente\_banner\_turenutable](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Website/06.%20Evenimente/2023/evenimente_banner_turenutable.jpg "evenimente_banner_turenutable") The fourth edition of the “Double Six! Super Backgammon Tournament” proved once again that backgammon is much more than a game. There was strategy, courage, luck and, above all, plenty of good cheer! The hall buzzed with dice thrown in hope, with cries at every “double,” and with applause for inspired moves. The matches were close, with twists and turns that upended every prediction. ###### 26 September 2026 – Hand-Building Bowls – Pinch Pots ![20260826\_banner](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Vesti%20din%20Comunitate/2026/20260826/20260826_banner.png "20260826_banner") Location: Ponsonby Community Centre Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (2 hours) The Doina Community Association invites you to a special ceramics workshop led by Iulia Simtion (Iulia Ceramics – [Stoneware Objects – Iulia Ceramics](https://iuliaceramics.com/)).During this workshop, Iulia will teach us the traditional hand-building technique known in the ceramics world as *“pinch pots”*.Iulia will guide us through the pinch pot method, a highly tactile and intuitive way of working with clay.  ###### 1 August 2026 – Celebration of 25 Years of Romanian Radio in Auckland ![radio25](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/radio25.jpg "radio25") Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: North Shore Squash Club, Shea Terrace, North Shore The team behind "Românie, Plai de Dor" on Planet FM 104.6 is celebrating 25 years on air — a quarter of a century during which the voice of Auckland’s Romanian community has been heard every week. ###### 19 July 2026 - A Sound Journey with a Romanian Theme ![20260719\_Calatorie Sonora\_banner](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Evenimente/2026/20260719%20-%20C%C4%83l%C4%83torie%20Sonor%C4%83%20cu%20Tematic%C4%83%20Rom%C3%A2neasc%C4%83/20260719_Calatorie%20Sonora_banner.jpg "20260719_Calatorie Sonora_banner") The Ponsonby Community Centre Sunday, 19 July, 5:00 PM We warmly invite you to a deeply relaxing sound experience with Diana Maties. This one-hour journey begins with a prayer and an opening intention, creating a harmonious and supportive space for relaxation and inner reconnection. ###### 10 May 2026 – La Povești – Building “My Little House in Romania” ![202510\_Casuta\_banner](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Evenimente/2026/20260510_LaPovesti_Casuta/202510_Casuta_banner.jpg "202510_Casuta_banner") The event at Takapuna Playcentre brought together children, parents, and grandparents in a warm and lively atmosphere. The “My Little House from Romania” activity blended creativity with play and fostered a strong sense of community. Participants enjoyed building and sharing a small piece of Romania together, right here in Auckland. ###### 8 May 2026 – Senior Group – Waimui / Dairy Flat Trip ![20251115\_Seniori\_Banner](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Vesti%20din%20Comunitate/2025/20251120/20251115_Seniori_Banner.jpg "20251115_Seniori_Banner") The 8 May trip to the Waimauku / Dairy Flat area took place in a pleasant and well-organised atmosphere. Transport ran smoothly, and participants enjoyed both the natural surroundings and the company. Special thanks to the guides Camelia, Tudor, and Andu for their dedication and for creating such a wonderful experience for everyone. ###### 12 April 2026 – La Povești – Orthodox Easter ![20250413\_LaPovesti\_Banner](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Evenimente/2025/20250413%20-%20La%20Povesti%20-%20Paste/20250413_LaPovesti_Banner.jpg "20250413_LaPovesti_Banner") Location: Takapuna Playcentre Sunday, 12 April 2026 – The La Povesti  Group celebrated Orthodox Easter in a warm and joyful atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who had the courage to face the “cyclone” to be together—perhaps even the Easter Bunny made an appearance, delighting the little ones! ###### Useful Information - [Classified Ads](https://www.doina.co.nz/anunturi?hsLang=en) - [Guide for Newcomers to New Zealand](https://www.doina.co.nz/ghidnz?hsLang=en) ###### Ongoing Activities - [![National Costumes for Rent](https://www.doina.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/Side_En/side_costume_banner_en.jpg?width=395&height=257&name=side_costume_banner_en.jpg) A collection of national costumes for children and adults that you can rent at a very affordable price.](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/costume_inchiriat?hsLang=en) - [![Indoor Soccer](https://www.doina.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/Side_En/side_fotbal_banner_en.jpg?width=395&height=257&name=side_fotbal_banner_en.jpg) The "Indoor Soccer" team meets every Tuesday, starting at 7:30 PM.](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/grupuri-fotbal?hsLang=en) - [![Românie, Plai de Dor](https://www.doina.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/Side/side_radio_banner.jpg?width=395&height=257&name=side_radio_banner.jpg) Every Friday evening, between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM, the radio team greets you in the sweet Romanian language on 104.6FM, during the show \*"Românie, Plai de Dor"\*.](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/grupuri-radio?hsLang=en) - [![The Doina Dance Group](https://www.doina.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/Side_En/side_dansuri_banner_en.jpg?width=395&height=257&name=side_dansuri_banner_en.jpg) The "Doina" dance group meets every Friday evening at 6:30 PM.](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/grupuri-dansuri?hsLang=en) - [![Ia la Antipozi](https://www.doina.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/Side_En/side_ia_banner_en.jpg?width=395&height=257&name=side_ia_banner_en.jpg) The "Ia la Antipozi" group meets every two weeks at the Ponsonby Community Centre.](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/grupuri-ia?hsLang=en) - [![The Literary Café](https://www.doina.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/Side_En/side_cafe_banner_en.jpg?width=395&height=257&name=side_cafe_banner_en.jpg) The Literary Café and Romanian Library open their doors on the third Sunday of each month.](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/grupuri-cafenea?hsLang=en) - [![La Povesti](https://www.doina.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/03.%20Acasa/Side_En/side_povesti_banner_en.jpg?width=395&height=257&name=side_povesti_banner_en.jpg) The group meets on the second Sunday of each month at Takapuna Playcentre.](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/grupuri-povesti?hsLang=en) ###### Vești din comunitate - [8 august 2024](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Vesti%20din%20Comunitate/_pdf/2024/20240808_VestiDinComunitate.pdf?hsLang=en) - [1 august 2024](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Vesti%20din%20Comunitate/_pdf/2024/20240801_VestiDinComunitate.pdf?hsLang=en) - [18 iulie 2024](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Vesti%20din%20Comunitate/_pdf/2024/20240718_VestiDinComunitate.pdf?hsLang=en) ###### e-DiaspoRo - [13 iunie 2024](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/e-DiaspoRo/2024/20240613_NEWSLETTER%20417.pdf?hsLang=en) - [29 mai 2024](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/e-DiaspoRo/2024/20240529_NEWSLETTER%20415.pdf?hsLang=en) - [23 mai 2024](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/e-DiaspoRo/2024/20240523_NEWSLETTER%20414.pdf?hsLang=en) [![logo\_white\_footer](https://www.doina.co.nz/hubfs/Website/02.%20Footer/logo_white_footer.png)](https://www.doina.co.nz/ro/?hsLang=en) [Link Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/asociatiadoina) [Email](mailto:contact@doina.co.nz) [Link Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTJ3vRiQ4Xm5q54LCGqMmA) Copyright © 2024 - Doina - Community of Romanian Aucklanders Incorporated The website is hosted and maintained by Silvia and Gelu Roșioru.