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Embracing Māori Tikanga at Queenstown's Waitangi Commemoration
Waitangi Day is more than a historical milestone for Aotearoa, New Zealand...
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Feb 72 min read
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A Global Table: How We Honoured Migrants at Our Potluck Gathering
They say food brings people together, and nowhere was that more true than at our International Migrants Day Potluck & Gathering
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Serving Sausages, Building Community: A Huge Thanks to Bunnings Queenstown
We fired up the BBQs for two fundraising sausage sizzles at Bunnings Queenstown—and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support we received
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Supporting Fijian Families: Immigration Insights from Citizens Advice Bureau
In response to the growing need for clear and accessible information about immigration policies, we recently partnered with the Citizens...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Supporting Culture and Connection: Highlights from Queenstown’s First 'Day of the Dead' Celebration
This heartfelt gathering brought our community together to honour the memory of loved ones and experience the vibrant traditions of Mexico.
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Nov 20, 20243 min read
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From Movement to Mindfulness: Recapping Our Wellbeing Sessions And Their Impact
Over the past few months, we had the pleasure of hosting a series of sessions aimed at fostering physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
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Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Stories That Connect Us: A Review of the International Storytellers Film Series to Date
Since its inception, our International Storytellers Film Series has brought diverse, powerful, and thought-provoking films to Queenstown.
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Nov 8, 20243 min read
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United Through Diversity: Recapping Our Welcoming Week in Queenstown Lakes
This year we had the privilege of participating in Welcoming Week by hosting 2 events that celebrate diversity and inclusivity & connection
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Celebrating Creativity: Miharo Arts Exhibition Awards
We had the pleasure of attending the Central Lakes Miharo Arts Exhibition Awards where we sponsored the Pacific Culture and Heritage exhibit
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Engaging for Impact: Central Lakes Trust Outcomes Workshop
We attended the Central Lakes Trust Outcomes Workshop, aimed at understanding the positive impact of grantees on our community.
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Reflecting on the Welcoming Communities' Community Engagement Huis
In August, the Kiwi Kit Community Trust was honoured to participate in two important Welcoming Communities Huis...
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Sep 1, 20242 min read
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Celebrating Father's Day at Bunnings Family Night
On 29 August, the Kiwi Kit Community Trust had a wonderful time setting up a stall at Bunnings for their Family Night in celebration of...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Supporting Our Future Leaders: The First Connected MSD Session
A collaboration with MSD to provide a Connected Session for the Fijian Youth Community.
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Aug 9, 20242 min read
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Keeping Queenstown Informed: Accredited Employer Work Visa Webinar
In April, we facilitated a gathering space for community members to participate in a vital webinar hosted by Immigration New Zealand.
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May 10, 20241 min read
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The Queenstown Community Garden
If you’re interested in joining us, learning new skills, and making new friends, we welcome you to our next working bee.
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May 10, 20242 min read
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Event Support for Latin Kiwi Integration Festival
The 2nd Latin Kiwi Fest celebrated all things Latino Culture at the Queenstown Memorial Hall on 27th April...
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Apr 27, 20241 min read
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Empowering Our Youth: A Collaborative Initiative with Queenstown Police
In March, the Kiwi Kit Community Trust took a significant step towards supporting our migrant youth by partnering with the Queenstown Police
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Mar 15, 20241 min read
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