It's time to enjoy new cultures, right here on our Auckland doorstep.
1. Learning Japanese
The New Zealand Japan Society runs Japanese language courses through the term (classes finish for this year in November, restart February 2013). Check out the tea ceremony club, performances for Taiko dance, the fast-paced Karuta card game or even the best of softball.
2. Korean cooking
Experienced chef Michael Choi teaches signature and contemporary Korean dishes such as kimchi and bibimbab ("mixed rice" with sauteed vegetables), meat bulgogi (Korean barbecue) and gochujang (chilli paste).
Places limited to 20 people per class, $120 per person. AUT School of Hospitality and Tourism. Ph (09) 921 9999 extn 8012 or email: jessica.yamamoto@aut.ac.nz. Next classes today, Dec 1 and 8.
3. Bollywood fitness
Not dance but a full body workout to Bollywood music, said to be exceptionally easy and fun, suitable for all age groups and all fitness levels.