Dalmatian Cultural Society, Auckland, New Zealand

Let us introduce you to our Society – The Dalmatian Cultural Society Inc or alternatively Dalmatinsko Kulturno Drustvo Inc,has been around for over 80 years and is filled with Friends, Fun & Laughter.

The Club was formed  to promote and preserve our Culture & Heritage. Our Society caters not only for the Dalmatian Community in New Zealand, but all of the peoples from the states that made up the former Yugoslavia.

We are situated in Auckland, which is the biggest city in New Zealand and the center where most of our members reside.

Our Society was founded back in 1930, when there were two  organizations, namely the Yugoslav Club Inc and the Yugoslav Benevolent Society Inc which later joined to become the Yugoslav Society Inc. With the demise of Yugoslavia as a country, the Society changed its name to the Dalmatinsko Kulturno Drustvo Inc. ( Dalmatian Cultural Society Inc ).

From its modest beginnings with Clubrooms in the heart of the city, the Society is now situated about 3km from downtown Auckland. The premises we own and occupy consist of three levels, with about 50% (approximately 1600 sq.m) dedicated to Society activities and the balance leased out to other companies. With recent upgrading, we can now boast of having, possibly the most modern and up to date premises, occupied by any ethnic Society in New Zealand. We have a variety of kolo, music and language lessons, functions and open days. Plus our members lounge is open Friday evenings for good food, drinks and conversation.

We encourage all Croatians, and peoples from the former Yugoslavia, in the Auckland area to become involved and join us in preserving our heritage. We offer an environment of service and camaraderie.  We provide a comfortable place and a family oriented environment, where friends and family can gather to enjoy good food and entertainment.

Auckland function rooms for hire

Our prestigious BALL ROOM measures 17m x 30m, with a seating capacity of 330 with tables and chairs to suit.
Facilities include a stage 6m x 2.5m, sound system, air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen that can cater for any number of guests, and a bar with a full selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • The perfect venue for fund raising activities, bridal and wedding showers, birthday parties, wine tastings, weddings, banquet dinners, holiday parties, sporting event watch parties and funerals.

Our MEMBERS LOUNGE has seating for 100 people and has its own kitchen and bar. Other features include a pool table and a 42inch LCD TV. Perfect for holding corporate events and meetings or smaller parties.

Call Vojna 09 818 5497 or Dunja 09 480 0156 for bookings

Upcoming events

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  • 09 Jun 2019

    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dalmatian Cultural Society
    Baba & Dida Concert

    To all the Baba & Didas & Honorary Grandparents Come along and enjoy  a cultural concert programme of song, music and dance and a...

  • 16 Jun 2019

    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dalmatian Cultural Society
    Annual General Meeting

    Dalmatinsko Kulturno Društvo Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2019 - Starting at 2.00 pm To be held in the Society Ballroom at 10...

  • 07 Jul 2019

    8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Dally Day at Te Aroha Races

    Includes bus, race book, and carvery lunch (cash bar)at the Te Aroha Racing Club Bus leaves clubrooms at 8am returtning approx. 6 pm, Book with...

NOMINATIONS FOR THE DAMATINSKO KULTURNO DRUSTVO MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2019/2020

See the back page of your April Newsletter Novosti_April_2019 for a nomination form, or email dalmatiancultural@gmail.com for a new one.
Members who put their names forward for a position on the Management Committee must be prepared to dedicate the time required to do the work and also have some understanding and experience of the position for which they wish to stand for.
Persons wishing to stand for the executive as well as their nominators must be current 2019/2020 financial members at the time the nomination is signed.
Nominations must be addressed to the Secretary and be in her hands no later than
8.00 pm on SUNDAY 26 May 2019
Postal Address: P O Box 8479 Symonds Street, Auckland 1150
Late Membership fees will be accepted provided they are in the Treasurer’s hands no later than Friday 31 May 2019.

Ladies Group

In July 1999 a group of ladies met at the Society�s clubrooms to discuss the need for a Ladies Group. It was decided that the main objective was to �Foster friendship amongst the ladies of the community through regular afternoon teas with guest speakers at the Society and to have the occasional bus trip.�
From then on the ladies have enjoyed a variety of occasions. These are usually conducted on the last Sunday of the month, although Club commitments have meant that this is not always the case.

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Genealogical & Historical Society

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are a special interest group belonging to our parent organization, the Dalmatian Cultural Society Inc.
We were originally set up back in 1989 for the express purpose of preserving the history of our settlers in New Zealand. With the rapid passing of many of the early pioneers, it was essential that we tapped into the memory bank of those who were still with us and who could pass on accounts of the early pioneering days. It was also important that we should collect and preserve artifacts, memorabilia and records before they were irretrievably lost.

Members

Membership is open to all who support the object of the Society. Show your support for the Dalmatian Cultural Society by renewing your membership or becoming a new member this year. Annual dues are nominal and your paid membership is the foundation of our strong, active and viable society. Offering tuition in traditional dance and language, access to our impressive archives, library, members lounge with delicious food choices and functions.

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