Kinloch Road remains closed due to a washout and will be closed for several days. A temporary bypass is now open. Updates will become available on our website and Facebook page.

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 neighbors, parents, colleagues, and friends, fostering a true sense of belonging for everyone who calls this beautiful place home.

The 2024 Welcoming Week was a great success, featuring events like planting days, photography exhibitions, and workshops that brought people together to connect and share.

Keep an eye out for the schedule of events for next year!

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About Welcoming Week

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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 here.