New Zealand · Over-50s community

Real friends, in real life – near you.

Chirpy Plus is for Kiwis over 50 who’d rather meet people face to face than scroll past them. Local catch-ups, shared interests, and a community that turns up for one another.

Find my local group

Why Chirpy's different

23

local groups across NZ

33

real catch-ups each week across NZ

Real

people answer every email

What makes us different

Chirpy gets you off the screen and out the door

Plenty of apps promise connection and leave you scrolling alone. Chirpy is built for the opposite: real people, in real places, near you.

It’s about real life

We measure success in friendships made and coffees shared, not time spent staring at a phone. Every group exists to meet in person.

Local groups, volunteer hosts

Regular catch-ups run by friendly volunteer hosts in your area; members who love bringing people together, so there’s always something on close to home.

Made only for over-50s

No feeling like the odd one out. Everyone here is your generation, at a similar stage of life, looking for the same thing you are.

A community that helps each other

Chirpy Assist (unique to us!) lets members lend a hand and ask for one. Neighbourly kindness, built right in.

Simple to Start

From joining to your first real catch-up

No complicated setup. Most members are at their first local get-together within a week.

1
Join in a minute

Tell us your town and a few things you enjoy. That’s all we need.

2
We match you to your people

Chirpy points you to the local groups and catch-ups most likely to suit you.
No guesswork.

3
Meet in real life

RSVP to a nearby catch-up hosted by a volunteer Chirpy host, turn up, and make friends face-to-face.

Catch-Ups & Community

Something on every week, close to home

Coffee mornings, walking groups, lunches, games nights, day trips… Chirpy Groups meet for all sorts of activities up and down the country. Come along to what suits you, at your own pace. No pressure, just good company.

Regular local catch-ups you can simply turn up to
Interest groups for the things you love
A warm welcome, whether you come alone or with a friend

Our catch-ups are run by volunteer hosts

Chirpy hosts are members who love bringing people together. Fancy starting or hosting a local group? We’ll show you how! It’s easier and more rewarding than you’d think.

Become a Chirpy host

Fun between catch-ups

There’s always something on online too

Can’t get out this week? The community keeps buzzing online. Play together, climb the leaderboards, and have a laugh with members right across the country.

Chirpy's own

Bingo

Eyes down! Our own Bingo, played with members across New Zealand. All the fun, none of the smoky hall.

Daily

Chirple

Our daily word game, a little like Wordle. One quick puzzle a day to keep you sharp, and give you something to chat about.

Online Sun & Wed

Pub Quiz

Our online pub quiz, twice a week. Team up, test your general knowledge, and play for bragging rights, all from home.

Earn Chirpy Coins for joining in

Collect Chirpy Coins for taking part, including turning up to real-life catch-ups, then redeem them for rewards like Prezzy gift cards. A small thank-you for being part of the community.

Chirpy Romance

Open to more than friendship?

Sometimes a friendship grows into something more. Chirpy Romance is a warm, safe place to meet someone special — people your own age, at the same stage of life, looking for the same thing. No pressure, and only if it's what you're after.