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Community Stories
Kā Kōrero o te Hapori
Here we celebrate our community in action, sharing the milestones and positive changes happening across the district. We recognise the local people and groups making a difference, with the support of QLDC.
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View a range of short video clips showcasing community events and organisations that support the wellbeing of the Queenstown Lakes Community.
Eric Lim, Queenstown Multicultural Festival
Celebrating our community’s rich diversity, Queenstown’s Multicultural Festival delighted the crowds for a fourth time in March 2026.
We spoke with Queenstown Multicultural Festival Trust chair and organiser Eric Lim about the passion that continues to drive his commitment to this much‑loved community event.
Thanks to the support of many funders and QLDC’s Welcoming Communities programme, the festival is the result of many months of dedication and hard work by a small team of volunteers.
Importance of Queenstown Multicultural Festival
The Queenstown Multicultural Festival is all about bringing people together. From music and dance to food and stories from around the world, it’s a chance to celebrate the cultures that make our district such a special place to live.
Held in March 2026 on Aotearoa New Zealand Race Relations Day, the festival invites people to connect, listen and learn from one another — and to enjoy the richness of our diverse communities.
Welcoming Communities: Citizenship Ceremony
Every journey to citizenship is unique, but they all share something in common: a sense of belonging. Filmed at our July 2026 Citizenship Ceremony, this video brings together the voices of people from around the world who now call our district home. Hear their reflections on being welcomed into our community and what becoming a New Zealand citizen means to them.
Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust
Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust is community organisation that helps committed residents of the district into decent affordable housing with secure tenure.