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Voices of the Pacific: A Night with ‘Vai’
This month’s International Storytellers Film Series was more than just a screening—it was a celebration. With the Pacific film Vai as our centrepiece, we honoured Tongan Independence Day and Samoan Language Week in the most heartfelt way: with powerful storytelling, shared kai, and a room full of connection.

A Celebration of Culture and Community: Sri Lankan New Year in Arrowtown
On Sunday, 20th April 2025, the Arrowtown Community Centre came alive with colour, music, and the spirit of celebration as the Sri Lankan community gathered to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

From Kai to Collaboration: A Look Back at Our First Community Leaders Hui
Our recent Community Leaders Hui brought together representatives from the Tongan, Fijian, Māori, Filipino, Malaysian, and Korean communities for an evening of connection and meaningful conversations.

Building Bridges: Empowering Local Tongan Youth with Knowledge and Support from Queenstown Police
This November, we had the privilege of hosting an informative and engaging session for the Tongan youth in our community, alongside the Queenstown Police, led by the insightful Amanda Chute.
This event was held with the goal of providing valuable information to both the young people and their families, helping them navigate the norms, rules, and rights of living in Queenstown.

Empowering Our Youth: A Collaborative Initiative with the Queenstown Police
In March ‘24, the Kiwi Kit Community Trust took a significant step towards supporting our migrant youth by partnering with the Queenstown Police
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