The Australian New Zealand Society of Texas (TANZOT) was formed in 1982 by Australian and New Zealand residents in Houston. The goals of the society were to foster the friendliness offered by the Texans, provide opportunities within the business community for Australian and New Zealand companies, and to organize social functions.

TANZOT is primarily a cultural support group for Australians and New Zealanders who have moved to Texas, enabling them to settle into their new surroundings and keep in touch with expatriots here, and families at home. We accomplish this with social gatherings such as an Australia Day / Waitangi Day celebration held together at the end of January each year, ANZAC day, the Melbourne Cup, a Christmas party as well as a weekly playgroup for small children and their parents, a monthly luncheon, various restaurant nights out, pot luck suppers, a summer pool party for children and adults, sports gatherings (Rugby, Cricket etc) and more!

TANZOT can be contacted by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by mail at:

PO Box 79223
Houston TX  77279