Upcoming events.
Global Groove - Bachata
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.
Global Groove - Afro Dance
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.
Global Groove - Belly Dancing
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.
Global Groove - Haka
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!
Cook Around The World: Korea🇰🇷
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!
Cook Around The World: Brazil 🇧🇷
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!
International Storytellers Film Series presents: “Life, Animated”
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!
Cook Around The World: Mexico 🇲🇽
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!
Cook Around The World: Sweden 🇸🇪
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!
International Storytellers Film Series presents: “Vai”
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.
Cook Around The World: Fiji
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!
Cook Around The World: India
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!
The Community Garden Project
Join the Lakes Multicultural Collective in the Queenstown Harvest Community Gardens as we work together throughout the year to develop and nurture a fruitful garden. Learn new gardening skills or share your own, while connecting with nature and new friends from the multi-cultural community of Queenstown!
Open to everyone, from green thumbs to gardening newbies, this initiative is about cultivating a sense of belonging while providing fresh produce for volunteers and the wider community.
International Storytellers Film Series presents: “The Endangered Generation?”
🌏 Join us this Earth Day for a powerful screening of The Endangered Generation?
Explore hopeful solutions to the climate crisis through Indigenous knowledge, science, and community collaboration. Free event – all welcome! 🌱✨
The Community Garden Project
Join the Lakes Multicultural Collective in the Queenstown Harvest Community Gardens as we work together throughout the year to develop and nurture a fruitful garden. Learn new gardening skills or share your own, while connecting with nature and new friends from the multi-cultural community of Queenstown!
Open to everyone, from green thumbs to gardening newbies, this initiative is about cultivating a sense of belonging while providing fresh produce for volunteers and the wider community.
Cook Around The World: Philippines
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 Philippines!🇵🇭
This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!
1 Year Celebration + Harvest Party at the Community Garden Project
We’re marking one full year of growing together at the Harvest Community Gardens—and you’re invited to celebrate with us! Join us for a 1 Year Celebration + Harvest Party full of garden walks, fresh veggies, and good food shared with even better people. 🥕✨
Cook Around The World: Switzerland
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 Switzerland!🇨🇭
This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!
International Storytellers Film Series presents: “Samba”
About the Film:
In honour of World French Language Day, our next International Storytellers Film Series screening brings you “Samba”, a heartfelt French film that explores the human side of migration.
The story follows Samba, a migrant from Senegal who has lived in Paris for over a decade, working low-wage jobs while trying to secure legal residency. When he crosses paths with a burnt-out immigration volunteer, an unexpected connection forms, blending humour, romance, and a raw look at the challenges faced by migrants in search of belonging.
With its mix of comedy, compassion, and cultural insight, Samba shines a light on the universal desire for connection and dignity—a message that sits at the very heart of what we do at Lakes Multicultural Collective.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 20 March
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00PM
Location: Queenstown Events Centre, Frankton
Admission: FREE seat reservation via humanitix
Includes: FREE Popcorn & optional discussion after the film
About Our Series:
The International Storytellers Film Series is a collaboration between QLDC Libraries and the Lakes Multicultural Collective (previously known as The Kiwi Kit Community Trust), with the goal of bringing important cultural stories to our local Queenstown community. This series aligns with international recognition days to provide a platform for films and documentaries that inspire, educate, and raise awareness of global issues.
We are proud to offer this film series FREE of charge to all members of the community, but please reserve your space via the link below as there are limited numbers.
The Community Garden Project
Join the Lakes Multicultural Collective in the Queenstown Harvest Community Gardens as we work together throughout the year to develop and nurture a fruitful garden. Learn new gardening skills or share your own, while connecting with nature and new friends from the multi-cultural community of Queenstown!
Open to everyone, from green thumbs to gardening newbies, this initiative is about cultivating a sense of belonging while providing fresh produce for volunteers and the wider community.
Cook Around The World: France
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 France! 🇫🇷
This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!
The Community Garden Project
Join the Lakes Multicultural Collective in the Queenstown Harvest Community Gardens as we work together throughout the year to develop and nurture a fruitful garden. Learn new gardening skills or share your own, while connecting with nature and new friends from the multi-cultural community of Queenstown!
Open to everyone, from green thumbs to gardening newbies, this initiative is about cultivating a sense of belonging while providing fresh produce for volunteers and the wider community.
Cook Around The World: Japan
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 Japan! 🇯🇵
This FREE event is proudly brought to you by Lakes Multicultural Collective in partnership with Happiness House. Bookings Essential!
International Storytellers Film Series presents: "Language Is A Love Story"
About the Film:
"Language is a Love Story" takes us inside Ms. Loiseau’s classroom at the William-Hingston Centre, in Montreal, where adult immigrants and refugees from countries like Tunisia, Syria, Burundi, Vietnam, and Mexico gather to learn French. Through themes of love and life, the class becomes a vibrant space filled with humour, challenges, and resilience. Each student’s journey reflects the broader experience of newcomers striving to build a future in peace and security while raising their families.
An official selection at the 37th Vues d'Afrique Festival and winner of the La Vague Award for Best Feature Film in 2019, Language Is A Love Story is an uplifting celebration of courage, perseverance, and the power of education.
Join us for this inspiring screening and take a moment to reflect on how language connects us all across cultures and communities.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 20 February
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30PM
Location: Frankton Library, Hawthorne Drive Frankton
Admission: FREE seat reservation via humanitix
Includes: FREE Popcorn & optional discussion after the film
About Our Series:
The International Storytellers Film Series is a collaboration between QLDC Libraries and the Lakes Multicultural Collective (previously known as The Kiwi Kit Community Trust), with the goal of bringing important cultural stories to our local Queenstown community. This series aligns with international recognition days to provide a platform for films and documentaries that inspire, educate, and raise awareness of global issues.
We are proud to offer this film series FREE of charge to all members of the community, but please reserve your space via the link below as there are limited numbers.
The Community Garden Project
Join the Lakes Multicultural Collective in the Queenstown Harvest Community Gardens as we work together throughout the year to develop and nurture a fruitful garden. Learn new gardening skills or share your own, while connecting with nature and new friends from the multi-cultural community of Queenstown!
Open to everyone, from green thumbs to gardening newbies, this initiative is about cultivating a sense of belonging while providing fresh produce for volunteers and the wider community.
Community Garden
Join the Lakes Multicultural Collective in the Queenstown Harvest Community Gardens as we work together throughout the year to develop and nurture a fruitful garden. Learn new gardening skills or share your own, while connecting with nature and new friends from the multi-cultural community of Queenstown!
Open to everyone, from green thumbs to gardening newbies, this initiative is about cultivating a sense of belonging while providing fresh produce for volunteers and the wider community.