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Winterdaze

Kāhau Hōtoke

Experience Winterdaze: Embrace Wellbeing, Community, and Connection! 

Join us for uplifting free events that bring our community closer, curated by local organisations and Queenstown Lakes District Council. From creative workshops, baking and frisbee golf, Winterdaze offers something for everyone. Come and discover a world of wellness and connection! 

All events are free! Hopefully see you there. 

This year's Winter Wander is wrapping up at the end of the week. Find out more on our Winter Wander page!

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Mixing With The Minis

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Winter Wander

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Mixing With The Minis

Looking to connect with new parents over some fun games and kai this winter? Then look no further than Mixing with the Minis!

Mixing with the Minis is designed to have parents take turns at enjoying a physical activity (with other parents) and engaging with their kids. 30 minutes for the activity and 30 minutes with kids. 

Dates and times for Mixing With The Minis

  • 29 September from 2.00pm to 4.00pm - with support from Wakatipu Toy Library

All events will be held at Queenstown Events Centre

Numbers are limited, so please register using the form below

 

What happens on the day?

We’ve designed a fun afternoon where parents get to take turns enjoying a physical activity alone and engaging with their kids, 30 minutes on and off: 

GROUP 1 – 30 Minutes: Parent 1 stays with their kid(s) to enjoy mingling with new parents and social workers over kai. Parent 2 takes some time off to enjoy a structured physical activity with other parents (i.e. pickleball or gentle yoga stretch).  

GROUP 2 – 30 Minutes: Parent 1 swaps to enjoy the physical activity with other parents, while parent 2 enjoys some socialising with their kids over kai.  

Ideally two parents, or a trusting adult, who are comfortable spending half an hour caring for the child come to this activity. This might look like two dads, a mom and an aunt, a parent and a trusted friend, a parent and a grandparent or any other chosen whānau combination. We’ll provide the kai and toys for the little ones, but feel free to pack your favourite picnic and childrens’ toys! Single parents can come, too. 

Why should you attend?

This programme is run in partnership with Te Whatu Ora - Southern and Central Lakes Family Services. There will be great information about how to access community groups and health services for new parents.

It's also a great way to meet parents with kids roughly the same age and continue to grow your network of support.

We hope to see you there and don't forget to register by emailing Samantha Saccomanno.

Register to attend

Mixing with the Minis

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Example - 2 adults and 2 kids.

Join the Winter Wander

Our Winter Wander is a not-quite Olympic level walking challenge starting Monday 29 July.

There will be one walk released weekly that can be done at any time. 

Our Winter Wander page has details on the prizes up for grabs and a place to sign up to receive the walks direct in your inbox each week.

 

View the Winter Wander page.