Session 5 of our Global Groove mini‑series invites you to experience the joy and rhythm of Toada— a traditional Amazonian dance from Peru that celebrates life, nature, and community.

You don’t need any experience—just come as you are and enjoy a warm, welcoming evening of music, movement, and connection.

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✈️

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Samoa 🇼🇸✈️

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Studied or trained overseas? Join NZQA and Lakes Multicultural Collective for a free online workshop explaining how to have your overseas qualifications recognised in New Zealand. Learn what documents are required, how the process works, and how it can support your pathway to work, study, or residency in Aotearoa.

Session 4 of our Global Groove mini‑series invites you to experience the beauty and movement of belly dancing.

Led by local facilitator Beekela Francis, this free workshop is an introduction to the rhythms and roots of this expressive dance style, with origins across the Middle East and North Africa.

You don’t need any experience—just come as you are and enjoy a warm, welcoming evening of music, movement, and connection.

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Tonga 🇹🇴

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Join us for the Good & Ready – Train the Trainer Workshop, facilitated by NZ Red Cross with support from Lakes Multicultural Collective and QLDC Welcoming Communities. This free, hands-on session will teach you how to prepare your household and community for emergencies — and how to share this knowledge with others as a Good & Ready Community Ambassador. Learn practical tools, build confidence, and help create a more resilient Queenstown Lakes.

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Malaysia 🇲🇾✈️

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Session 3 of our Global Groove mini‑series brings an energetic burst of Afro Dance!

Guided by Melina Shabel, you’ll experience joyful West African and Afro‑Brazilian rhythms in a beginner‑friendly, community-focused space.

No experience needed—come ready to move, connect, and feel uplifted.

Emergencies can happen anytime — earthquakes, floods, storms, or prolonged power cuts. Being prepared means you and your whānau can respond quickly, confidently, and safely when it matters most.

Join NZ Red Cross and Lakes Multicultural Collective for this free, practical, and interactive workshop designed especially for multicultural communities in Wānaka.

No prior experience or knowledge is needed — just come along, bring your questions, and learn in a supportive, friendly environment.

This event is supported by QLDC Welcoming Communities.

Emergencies can happen anytime — earthquakes, floods, storms, or prolonged power cuts. Being prepared means you and your whānau can respond quickly, confidently, and safely when it matters most.

Join NZ Red Cross and Lakes Multicultural Collective for this free, practical, and interactive workshop designed especially for multicultural communities in Queenstown.

No prior experience or knowledge is needed — just come along, bring your questions, and learn in a supportive, friendly environment.

This event is supported by QLDC Welcoming Communities.

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Chile 🇨🇱

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Keen to volunteer in Queenstown? 💘 Come along to Find Your Perfect Match on Thursday 11 September at the Queenstown Events Centre.

Meet inspiring local organisations in a fun, speed-dating format and connect with the mahi that matters most to you.

Discover simple, practical ways to boost your mental wellbeing in this free community workshop, hosted in collaboration with Headlight Trust.

Learn tools you can use every day to feel good and function well!

📆 Wednesday, 10 September
⏰ 5.30 – 7.00pm
📍 Hato Hone St John, 10 Douglas Street, Frankton

Looking to give back in Wānaka? 💘 Join us for Find Your Perfect Match on Monday 8 September at the Wānaka Community Hub.

A fun, speed-dating style event connecting volunteers with local organisations — discover causes you care about and find your perfect match!

Discover simple, practical ways to boost your mental wellbeing in this free community workshop, hosted in collaboration with Headlight Trust.

Learn tools you can use every day to feel good and function well!

📆 Monday, 8 September
⏰ 5.30 – 7.00pm
📍Salvation Army, 8 Pin Oak Dr, Frankton

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Nepal 🇳🇵

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Session 2 of our Global Groove mini-series brings the rhythm and romance of the Dominican Republic to Queenstown.
Join us for a fun and beginner-friendly bachata workshop led by Matías and Helene from Queenstown Salsa. Bachata is a smooth and expressive Latin dance known for its simple steps, partner connection, and soulful music.

Whether you’re dancing solo or with a partner, this is a relaxed and welcoming space to learn something new, meet others, and move to the beat. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to have fun.

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Uruguay 🇺🇾

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to New Zealand 🇳🇿

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Kick off our Global Groove mini-series with the powerful energy of Haka!
Join us for a beginner-friendly dance session led by the passionate team from Mana Tahuna, where you’ll be gently introduced to haka — the traditional Māori posture dance known for its rhythm, strength, and deep cultural meaning.

This is a space for learning, connecting, and celebrating. Whether you’ve seen haka before or this is your first encounter, you’re warmly invited to come along, move your body, and feel the collective spirit.

No dance experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to give it a try!

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Korea 🇰🇷✈️🍲

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Brazil 🇧🇷 ✈️🍲

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Emergencies and natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere in New Zealand—often without warning. And here in Queenstown, with our proximity to a major fault line, it’s not a matter of if, but when.

In this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to stay safe, informed, and connected when disaster strikes.

In celebration of International Autism Pride Day, we’re screening Life, Animated — a heartfelt documentary that follows the journey of Owen, a young man with autism who learned to connect with the world through Disney films.

This powerful story highlights the beauty of different ways of communicating, the strength of family, and the transformative role of storytelling. Join us as we honour neurodiversity and invite deeper understanding within our community.

Free entry — all welcome!

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Mexico 🇲🇽 ✈️🍲

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Sweden 🇸🇪 ✈️🍲

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Join us for a special screening of "Vai," a cinematic journey across seven Pacific nations that follows the life of one woman through the lens of different Indigenous actresses.
Through powerful storytelling and rich cultural imagery, "Vai" celebrates identity, strength, and the shared spirit of the Pacific.
This event honours Samoan Language Week, Samoan Independence Day, and Tongan Independence Day — a tribute to the vibrant cultures that enrich our region and beyond.
Free entry — all welcome.

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to Fiji!🇫🇯

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!

Join us for bi-weekly cooking sessions hosted in collaboration with the diverse ethnic communities of Tāhuna. Learn a new recipe whilst celebrating community togetherness.

This week we're going to the India! 🇮🇳

This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!