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Community Associations and Groups
Kā rōpū o te Hapori
There are many community associations across our district who actively represent and advocate for the needs and interests of their local community. We're also lucky to have a wide range of community groups and services on offer to support how we live, work and play.
Community associations
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Chairperson: Lucy Mitchell
Website: www.atca.org.nz
Meetings held the first Tuesday of each month, 5.15-6.30pm at Paetara Aspiring Central. -
Chairperson: Nick Fifield
chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nzPostal Address: Arrowtown Village Association, PO Box 140, Arrowtown 9351
Website: arrowtownvillage.nzMeetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Arrowtown Community Centre/Tennis Clubrooms.
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Chairperson: Andrew Blackford
arthurspointcommunity@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/627753190611806/about/
Meetings held at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of every month. Location is confirmed in advance on Facebook and emailed to APCA mailing list.
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Chair: Blyth Adams
Secretary: Tim Allan
tim.mh.allan@gmail.comMeeting times vary, contact Tim for details.
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Chair: Simone Bray
fsbcaqueenstown@gmail.com
Meetings: The second Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm at Mercure Queenstown Resort (21 Sainsbury Road, Fernhill)Postal Address: Kamana Lake House, 139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
Fernhill and Sunshine Bay Community Association. -
Chair: Wendy Sherlock
fca@franktoncommunity.nzPostal address: P O Box 2004, Frankton, Queenstown 9349
Website: www.franktoncommunity.nz
Facebook: Frankton Community Association
Meetings held third Monday of each month at The Shelter.
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Chairperson: Rose Cross
gibbstoncommunity@gmail.comGibbston Community Association Facebook page.
Meetings held first Monday of each month at 7.00pm.
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Chairperson: Adam Klimec
gycommunityassn@gmail.comWebsite: www.glenorchycommunity.co.nz/gy-community-association
Postal address: PO Box 38, Glenorchy 9350
Meetings held first Thursday of each month at Glenorchy Hall.
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Chairperson: Jennie Harding
chairperson@haweacommunity.nzWebsite: haweacommunity.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Haweacommunityassociation
Postal address: Hawea Community Association Inc, P O BOX 53 Lake Hawea, 9345
Meetings held third Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm at Lake Hāwea Community Centre, with the exception of January .
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Chair: David Mayhew
talk2KPCA@gmail.com
dm.kpca@gmail.comPostal address: PO Box 2164, Wakatipu
Meetings held second Monday of every month at Hilton Hotel and via Zoom
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Chairperson: Kimberley Marshall
chairperson@kingstonca.org.nz
secretary@kingstonca.org.nzMeetings held first Tuesday of every month from 7.00pm at Kingston Fire Brigade building.
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Chairperson: Anita Golden
lhecommunityassociation@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/LHESCCA
Meetings held last Monday of each month from 7.00pm at Shotover Primary School library.
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Chairperson: Judy Thomson
luggatecommunity@gmail.comMeetings held last Thursday of each month from 7.30pm at Luggate Memorial Hall.
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Chairperson: Hannah Withy
mail.mvci@gmail.comMeeting times vary, contact Hannah for details.
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Chairperson: Andrew Donaldson
secretarymbra591@gmail.comMeeting times vary, contact the email above for details.
Community Association Grant Support
There are 15 formally recognised Community Associations across our district who actively represent and advocate for the needs and interests of their local communities.
These groups each receive an annual community grant of $5,000 for operational support and project seed funding. If they want to apply for additional project funding, they are able to complete an application for the Community Fund 2025-2026.
Community groups
Community Connect is a local directory of associations, sports and recreational clubs, faith-based organisations and churches, and community groups to help you connect to people and activities that match your interest. Click below to search the database.
