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Our Publications, News and Resources
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Keep up to date with the latest news on our involvement with the Welcoming Communities programme. If you're keen to learn more, check out the useful resources below.
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Our publications
Here we share the work we have developed with the support and input from our local communities.
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New to the district? Read the Newcomers Guide, a helpful resource to welcome and support all those settling in Queenstown Lakes District.
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QLDC proudly commissioned these stories to share different migrant journeys, their contribution to our community and reasons for making Queenstown Lakes District their home.
Lakes Weekly Bulletin - The Journey
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This report, commissioned by Council, presents the findings of an analysis of evaluation data on the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Welcoming Communities programme. The analysis recognises that QLDC is in the first three years of programme delivery. If focuses on the early implementation of the programme, the progress it has made, and actions to inform the ongoing delivery of the programme. The data was gathered between July 2022 and June 2024.
The report from the four-year evaluation of the expanded Welcoming Communities programme has been published on the INZ website. The purpose of the evaluation was to understand how effectively the expanded programme has been implemented and the extent to which it is on track to deliver its intended outcomes. The report highlights key findings and includes recommendations for the programme going forward.
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In February and March 2023, three hui were held across the district as part of our pre-community engagement to help inform the Welcoming Plan 2023/26. A summary of proposed actions to support the development of a Welcoming Network in Queenstown Lakes was gathered from the Māori, Pasifika, Newcomer Groups hui held on 28 February in Queenstown and two Support Services Agencies hui held on 28 February in Queenstown and 17 March in Wānaka.
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The Welcoming Communities Stocktake Report Summary is an assessment on how QLDC and the community are currently meeting the needs of newcomers to the district. It was created in August 2022 and provides a snapshot of what we’re currently doing well and opportunities for the future, across the outcomes of the Welcoming Communities programme.
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We hosted a Welcoming Communities Hui for the Whakatipu (in June 2022) and the Upper Clutha (in November 2022). There was a fantastic turnout and the room was buzzing with wonderful kōrero (conversations) from all our attendees including iwi, newcomer group representatives, community services managers and leaders, along with elected members and QLDC staff. The group came together to listen, learn and share ways to support newcomers feel welcome and able to participate in the economic, civic, cultural and social life of the district. Here we share a summary of the key ideas gathered from both these workshop discussions.
News
Below is a list of media releases about Queenstown Lakes District Council's involvement with Welcoming Communities:
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(24 June 2025): A guide to support newcomers settling in our district
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(17 March 2025): Five Councils advance their Welcoming Communities Accreditation
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(4 March 2025): Embracing diversity at Queenstown Multicultural Festival
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(2 September 2024) Welcoming Week to highlight culture and community in Queenstown Lakes District.
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(1 August 2024) A plan to make the places we love more welcoming for everyone.
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(5 October 2022) Welcoming Communities Advisory Group works towards a shared vision.
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(3 November 2021) QLDC recognises Welcoming Communities programme.
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(1 July 2021) Queenstown Lakes welcomes our new communities.
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Resources
Check out these useful resources to learn and support Welcoming Communities: