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10 Awesome Things To Do When You're Single On Valentine's Day

10 Awesome Things To Do When You're Single On Valentine's Day

Cupid’s arrow somehow missed you for this Valentine’s Day, but just because you don't have someone special to share it with, doesn't mean you have to be miserable and curse at every ‘I love You’...

Did Sparks Fly?

Did Sparks Fly?

Date With Eight is less about the match-making algorithm and more about providing worthwhile experiences for you to meet like-minded individuals, so yes, it’s possible you’ll meet people who you don’t...

In the News: Stuff.co.nz

In the News: Stuff.co.nz

'Website offering Auckland singles safety in numbers when going on blind dates'. (Stuff.co.nz article published 23/02/18)

The Best Things About Being Single Over Summer

The Best Things About Being Single Over Summer

Sure, being single can be a downer sometimes. It’s nice to have a regular person to spend time with and share experiences. However, being single is increasingly common and that’s okay. There’s plenty...

The More... The Merrier

The More... The Merrier

Group dating in New Zealand is a hot and growing trend. However, understandably many of our members at Date with Eight don’t have a lot of experience in the group dating scene. Relax, we’ve got you...

In the News: Idealog

In the News: Idealog

'Anti-Tinder Date With Eight Wants to Make Face-To-Face Dating Cool Again' (Idealog, July 2017)

Avoiding & Filling Awkward Silences

Avoiding & Filling Awkward Silences

The fact that Date With Eight is a unique group date with 8 people means that one of the benefits of dating this way is that there isn’t often opportunities for awkward silences. However....

Your Time & Money

Your Time & Money

There shouldn't be a price put on meeting a special someone or companion, but it doesn't have to end up costing you a fortune in time or money either...

10 Date Conversations to Avoid

10 Date Conversations to Avoid

Group dating is a fun and relaxed way to potentially meet the partner of your dreams. But, you don’t want to put your foot in it and make a bad first impression....

How To Stand Out From The Crowd

How To Stand Out From The Crowd

When you are sitting around a table with 7 other people, you need to make sure you don’t fade off into the background. Don’t be that person at the table where no one can remember your name at the end...

How To... Lose A Guy

How To... Lose A Guy

Guest blogger and former Bachelorette, Alysha Brown, gives us the low down on how to send him running, but also how to avoid this.

New Year... New Approach!

New Year... New Approach!

Don't freak out! It's not a group orgy - it's just a date.... with 7 other people!