A coffee and a conversation
Try that café you’ve been meaning to visit.
THE SOCIAL ACTIVITY APP · AUCKLAND & BANGKOK
Find people to do things you enjoy.
Find company for what you love.
Make a plan or join a hosted event.
Free to download. Optional membership.
Activity and ticket costs may be separate.
Good company starts with a shared interest.NEW TO SPARK?
Three easy
ways in.
Start wherever feels right. Most people begin with the free app or a hosted evening.
01
Get the free app
Find people who share your interests and agree a plan to meet. Free on iPhone and Android.
Get the app ↗02
Come to an evening
Meet the community in person at a hosted evening in Auckland or Bangkok. Come on your own or bring a friend.
See the next evening ↓03
Join when you are ready
Membership is optional. Our current hosted evenings are included for members, with priority invitations to new ones.
See membership →WHAT ARE YOU UP FOR?
Make room for
something you love.
You don’t need a big occasion.
Just a shared interest and a first hello.
A little time outdoors
Explore the neighbourhood with good company.
Something to talk about
Share an exhibition and compare favourites.
Activity inspiration. Illustrative photography from Pexels, not SPARK event photographs.
WHY PEOPLE JOIN
Good company for
the things you love.
Your friends are busy. You are new in town. Or you would simply like to meet someone who shares your curiosity.
Start with something easy: coffee, a gallery, a walk or a meal. Friendship can grow from the time you spend together.
WHAT WOULD YOU ENJOY DOING?
One shared interest is a good start.
Food & cafés
Try somewhere new with someone who loves good food.
Live music
Find company for jazz, a gig or a comedy night.
Walks & outdoors
Get outside and enjoy a conversation along the way.
Art & culture
Share an exhibition, a film or a creative interest.
New in the city
Explore your city with someone who wants to get out too.
Games & hobbies
Find someone who is up for your favourite pastime.
Sport & movement
A training partner or a friendly game can be a start.
Something new
Bring your curiosity. Discover an interest together.
HOW IT WORKS
One interest. A real hello.
01
Find your people
Share your interests and discover people who enjoy the same things.
02
Make a plan
Suggest something simple. Agree a time and a public place together.
03
Go and enjoy it
Meet in person. If you get along, make another plan.
THE SPARK APP
Make a plan.
Join a table.
Events bring people into the same room. Plans, Tables and Broadcast are how members keep meeting afterwards. We will say clearly when each one is ready.
In development
Plans
Suggest a coffee or dinner at a real place and time. Others can join.
Coming soon
Tables
Small hosted dinners for six to ten members, with introductions made by a host.
In development
Broadcast
Share a plan with your circle and let people opt in. No group chats to manage.
In development
Travel Mode
Heading between Auckland and Bangkok? See plans and people in your next city before you land.
PREFER A HOSTED FIRST HELLO?
Come along.
Meet the community.
Come on your own or bring a friend. Our hosted evenings bring people together around a shared interest, with a regular programme taking shape in each city.
Each event has its own tickets and inclusions.
Follow the event link for current availability.
AI is changing everything.
Sunset Rooftop Bar, Sudima Auckland City · An open discussion with AI experts.
View event and tickets ↗Elevated Connections
AMBER Bangkok · An evening with the local community.
View Bangkok event ↗THE PROGRAMME
The evenings we
run and plan.
Specialist Nights run now in Auckland and Bangkok. The other formats are planned and will appear on the events page once they have a date.
40-60guests
Specialist Night
Running now. A guest expert on a useful topic, then time to talk.
6guests
SPARK Table
Planned. A hosted dinner for six.
10guests
Bridge Table
Planned. Ten guests from different backgrounds and countries, introduced by a host.
40-60guests
Partner Evening
Planned. An evening hosted with a venue or partner.
100+guests
Signature Night
Planned. A larger gathering that brings the whole network together.
PAST EVENINGS
Where we have
gathered before.
Rooftops, long tables and good conversation in Auckland and Bangkok. Photographs from the evenings themselves.
Auckland · Launch eveningSPARK Elevated Connections
24 September 2026 · Sunset Rooftop Bar, Sudima Auckland City
Bangkok · Wine and cheeseAn evening at Lancaster
17 September 2026 · Lancaster Bangkok
Bangkok · Elevated ConnectionsA rooftop evening at the Hyatt
26 August 2026 · Spectrum Lounge, Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit
Bangkok · Elevated ConnectionsThe Abandoned Mansion
9 July 2026 · The Abandoned Mansion, Bangkok
Bangkok · Curated tableFatboy Izakaya, Ekamai
2 July 2026 · Fatboy Izakaya, Bangkok
Bangkok · Curated tableAmber Bar
12 June 2026 · Amber Bar, Bangkok
THE SPARK JOURNAL
Field notes on
meeting people.
Guides and essays on making friends and building a circle in Auckland and Bangkok.
AucklandHow to Meet People in Auckland
Read the article ↗
BangkokHow to Meet New People in Bangkok
Read the article ↗
New ZealandMaking Friends After Moving to New Zealand
Read the article ↗
EssayWhy Experiences Beat Swiping
Read the article ↗
BangkokMaking Friends in Bangkok as an Expat
Read the article ↗
EssayWhy AI Makes Human Connection More Valuable
Read the article ↗
Journal illustrations from Pexels.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before your
first hello.
Can I join if I don’t know anyone?
Yes. SPARK is for adults who want company for something they enjoy. You might be new in town, trying a hobby or making space for new friends.
Is this dating or professional networking?
SPARK starts with shared activities and friendship, without the expectation of a date. Some hosted events have a professional theme. The common purpose is meeting people in real life.
What does it cost?
The app is free to download. Optional membership is NZ$20 a month in New Zealand or THB 700 a month in Thailand. Event tickets and activity costs are separate unless explicitly included. See membership details ↗
Can I find activities and invite friends here?
You can connect through shared interests and agree plans together. We’re developing more ways to discover provider activities, invite friends and share plans. Check availability in your city; provider bookings and costs may be separate.
What are SPARK Tables?
A small-group meal format we’re developing for up to six people. Tables will be another way to meet through a shared interest. They are not yet a guaranteed membership benefit.
How do we arrange a safe meeting?
Agree the details together and meet in a public place. Check the cost and booking requirements before you go. A chat is not a confirmed reservation. Read our safety guidance ↗
Your next plan could start here.
Good people. Real connections. In real life.