Since this is getting quite regular, there should probably be a thread on it to notify non-Facebookers of the events.
A bunch of us get together in the Wellington Botanic Gardens on weekends to practice larp combat. This includes some one-on-one sparring, but also large team battlegames designed to give people experience of the confusion of larp combat and of working with others. We bring some crew gear, but people should bring their own weapons and shields if they can.
There is a facebook group for the events here.
Next even: Sunday, November 3, 10:30, Magpie Lawn. Details here.