There are three new(ish) exciting and innovative projects that have been developed here in Wellington that provide YOU with alternative ways to be engaged and active.  Come along for an evening where we can explore new ideas about civic engagement, activism and the new media.  Hannah Mackintosh and Celeste Donovan will introduce you toelevenhoursahead - a news blog open to writers, bloggers, cartoonists alike. Discuss,…See More

Noun1.hijinks - noisy and mischievous merrymaking; a boisterous celebration; a merry festivityGoodness, is it the new year already? Let's get together in fine style, in the guest room at Southern Cross, for a quiet drink and a pleasant conversation or five.Things we may do:1. Hang out. Converse with friends and strangers.2. Tell the group about some great thing we're working on this year or week that they might want to be involved in.3. Talk about what events we might like to put on this year…See More

It's the end of the year! We are celebrating! We are going to gather together to reflect on the year and, you know, hang out.One option in the hanging out will be the Letter Writing Working Bee! We'll have letter writing materials so you can write and make letters or cards to Santa Claus, your second cousin, for Amnesty International, to your future self, to your new MP, to whoever you want! There will be mailboxes! We are getting Back to the Pen.Another option in the hanging out is some…See More

What power does an individual have to effect the behaviour of the whole? Can the motivations of individuals move communities? Where do social movements begin? These are poignant questions for our times. Whatever we strive to do as individuals we find ourselves pitted against movements and forces that dwarf us – climate, economics, social and political forces. At Intersect’s Emergence evening we will explore these questions by investigating some examples from nature. In nature we can find…See More

**Updated time - from 5.30pm for a 6pm SHARP start!**... Looking forward to seeing you on Monday! Collaboration Cafe Wellington comes to Intersect's regular 1st Monday slot! Collaboration Cafe aims to kickstart community action over an evening of conversation & warm company. Come along and engage in meaningful conversation to help strengthen, connect, inspire and catalyse people's community projects & social enterprise ideas. There's also plenty of opportunity to network, and get…See More

Update: Please note that we've now sold out for this event - but you can still go on the waitlist. See comment below. You can email letsintersect@gmail.com if you want to be added to the waitlist - it's likely that a few more spaces will be available on the night. For people with tickets - please make sure you're there well before 6pm so we don't give your place to someone else!   The world is rapidly changing but our education system is not keeping pace.You're invited to a special screening…See More

This group is a place we are posting our presentations and links from Past Be Amazed Events, as well as being a place for people to post ideas for upcoming events!

All the conversation happens at facebook.com/collabcafewelly and check out collabcafewelly.tumblr.com for more info too. Collaboration Cafe is very much a part of the Intersect Network.See More

 Bask in amazement this Monday 1st August! Be Amazed is Intersect's monthly face-to-face in Wellington.  We gather in the cosiness of a Southern Cross lounge to delight in good conversation inspired by a wondrous Wellingtonian and some global tales, feats and ideas.  All are welcome to be amazed. It'll be a little like this:: 1. Local Showcase: Celebrating extraordinary people and activities in our city. One local (incredibly exciting and Top Secret) speaker talks for 5 minutes. 2. World…See More

In deepest darkest July, come warm the body and the mind with excellent beverages, stellar conversation, and an eclectic selection of inspirations from all over the city and the world. You know the drill:1. Local Showcase: Celebrating extraordinary people and activities in our city. One local (incredibly exciting and Top Secret) speaker talks for 5 minutes. 2. World Showcase: 5 inspiring things in 5 minutes, harvested from around the world. 3. Open Mic: 5 minutes for anyone in the room to…See More

For Intersect members in Wellington - this is a space to keep up with local events and develop ideas that are specific to our wonderful windy capital city.