Connection | Community | Support 

We celebrate and support our vibrant local community. The Aoraki region is home to people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds, and this is part of what makes it such a wonderful place to live.

People who are new to the area or who don’t have English as their first language may find it difficult to navigate New Zealand systems and services. We provide guidance and support, help connect people to services and advice, and can advocate for people with those agencies if needed.

We believe in celebrating the rich cultural diversity we have in our community, and work closely with cultural groups to host events, promote understanding, and bring the community together.

Women’s Wellbeing program
Groups of 2-6
Helping women of all cultures make the most of life in New Zealand. Contact us for more details about joining the program.

Wednesday Coffee + Chat
Weekly free event
Come and join us every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm.
This is a great way to meet new people, practice conversational English, and get to know our community. Our venue changes depending on what activity we are doing so please contact us to find out where we are going to be.

CommUNITY Gala
Annual celebration
Our annual Race Relations Day gala, celebrating South Canterbury’s rich cultural diversity. Join us for international food stalls, performances from local cultural groups, and fun events and activities.