Community

The Wao Summit returns to Queenstown and Wānaka this month with masterclasses, kōrero, tours and a community festival, from 29 October - 2 November.

New Zealand's grocery sector is now worth a staggering $25 billion, a figure that paints a concerning picture of our food system.

huddl, a new initiative to strengthen and support community groups and charitable organisations in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, is hosting a workshop aimed at enhancing governance capabilities among local community groups.

Remarkables Park Town Centre (RPTC) has established itself as a central wellness destination in Queenstown, providing a diverse range of services to support all aspects of health and wellbeing.

Organisers and the Alexandra community are celebrating a record breaking weekend at the 67th Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival.

Repair Cafes are back for spring! These are free community events where volunteer fixers, our superheroes, share their skills and knowledge to help you fix your broken household items – whether it’s clothes, accessories, small appliances, toys, furniture, bikes, etc. our volunteer fixers have got you covered and together we’re saving them from landfill.

Favourable conditions ahead - Spring is here and it has been a classic southern spring.

The 67th Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival returns next week to celebrate spring and all things Central Otago.

We all experience pain at some point in our lives. Pain is a vital mechanism that causes us to slow down or stop moving completely when we’ve done damage somewhere in our body.

The next Love Queenstown Industry Planting Day is scheduled for Thursday 26 September, providing an opportunity for local businesses to get their hands dirty and connect with their teams and others.

Welcoming Week - a celebration of diversity and inclusion - begins this Friday, 6 September, and runs until next Sunday, 15 September.

Wao Summit returns in October and for the first time is dedicating an entire day in both Queenstown and Wānaka to the building sector.

Diabetes is a condition in which the cells of the pancreas can no longer make insulin, or when the body no longer utilise it due to resistance.

The Wakatipu Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that nominations for the Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024 Awards are now open.

Collaboration brings together diverse viewpoints and expertise, fostering innovative solutions that might not emerge from a single perspective. This is where Wao Summit stands proud, and tall.

The Kate Moetaua Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2024 Kate Moetaua Scholarship are now open.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has been working with the community to develop a three-year Welcoming Plan for the district to ensure that all newcomers are able to thrive.

“Game-changing”, “awesome” and “transformational” are just some of the things that past participants have said about how Wastebusters’ new programme changes the way they shop for and plan their weekly meals. Welcome to Every Bite.

Queridos amigos y seguidores de esta columna, tras más de un año entregando este servicio a la comunidad hispanoparlante de Queenstown, ha llegado el momento de decir adiós.