Welcoming Week

Te Wiki o Manaaki

Welcoming Week is all about celebrating diversity and inclusion in our community. It’s a time to come together and honour the values that unite us as neighbours, parents, colleagues, and friends, fostering a true sense of belonging for everyone who calls this beautiful place home.

This year's Welcoming Week runs from September 5-14. It starts with a mihi whakatau in Queenstown and features events like planting days, morning teas, and workshops to bring people together to connect and share.  The theme for this year is ‘Building stronger communities together’ to acknowledge the desire to promote unity and understanding together. Check out the calendar of events below.

 

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About Welcoming Week

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2025 calendar of events across the district

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About Welcoming Week

Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the most diverse countries in the world, with over 200 different ethnicities and a quarter of all people born overseas. Our diversity is our strength, making us a vibrant and attractive place to be. 

Welcoming Week New Zealand - Te Wiki o Manaaki Aotearoa - is an annual campaign to showcase and celebrate how communities across Aotearoa and the globe are working to be more welcoming places for all, including migrants. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our welcoming values through local events and initiatives that foster mutual understanding, stronger connections, and deeper belonging among all of us – particularly long-time residents and newcomers. 

No matter what language you speak or where you were born – we’re glad you’re here! 

Find further information on Welcoming Week across Aotearoa.

2025 Calendar of Events - Queenstown

QLDC Welcoming Week 2025 Calendar Queenstown A3 Poster Aug25

2025 Calendar of Events - Wānaka

QLDC Welcoming Week 2025 Calendar Wānaka A3 Poster Aug25