Over the Fence Cuppa | Neighbours Aotearoa

Having an Over the Fence Cuppa in the beautiful Kāpiti Coast is a great way to take that first step in getting to know your neighbours better – or to renew relationships you've already built. The initiative encourages people to connect with their neighbours and celebrate their neighbourhoods.

Getting to know your neighbours strengthens our community, making us all healthier, safer and more resilient – especially during emergencies when we need to support each other.

Over the Fence Cuppas

Over the Fence Cuppas are informal get-togethers organised by and for local neighbourhoods. These fun and friendly events help neighbours connect, get to know who might need extra help in an emergency, and discover the skills and strengths within their community.

There’s no set format – people host a cuppa in their home or garden, on the berm, or in a local park. Some neighbourhoods share morning tea, a barbecue, supper, or something in between. Each event is shaped by the people who take part, with plently of great ideas provided on the Neighbours Aotearoa website.

Registrations for the 2026 Over the Fence Cuppa events have now closed.
We’ll be in touch with those who registered with further information.

Event dates

Over the Fence Cuppa is part of the Neighbours Aotearoa month-long campaign in March.

Key dates:

Registrations were open from Wednesday 28 January to Wednesday 25 February.
The launch event for hosts was held at 5.30pm on Wednesday 4 March.
Community-led events with Council support could run any time between Friday 6 March and Sunday 29 March 2026.

Photo competition

Share what you love about your neighbourhood for the chance to win a fun day out together.

Send us:

A picture
A short statement about what you love about your neighbourhood

You’ll go in the draw to win a round of golf for you and your neighbours at Kāpiti’s Golf for Good mini golf course, kindly sponsored by the Golf for Good Trust.

Not sure what to submit? You might capture a moment from your Over the Fence Cuppa event or something that shows what makes your neighbourhood special.