Social & Service
Abbeyfield Wakatipu Inc
Not-for-profit housing project for the over-55s in the Wakatipu.Chairman: Simon Hayes Phone: 03 442 7093, email: familyhayes@xtra.co.nz
Adventure Development
Free Youth Alcohol and Drug Counselling for young people under 20. Counselling for moderate mental health issues.
Age Concern
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 9am-4pm
Albert Town Community Association
Chairman: Bryan Lloyd
Alcohol/Drug Helpline
Hours: 10am - 10pm 7 days
Alcoholics Anonymous Wanaka
Meets at 8pm every Monday at the Wanaka Plunket Rooms. Freephone: 0800 AA works(2296757).
Alpine Aqualand - Swimming Pool
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 9pm Weekends 8am - 8pm
Antenatal Services
Bridget runs the antenatal classes and bookings can be through the medical centre on the above telephone number.
Arrowtown Mainly Music for Preschoolers
Meet during school terms only Tuesday 10am and Wednesday 1:30pm at the St Johns Presbyterian Church in Berkshire Street
Arrowtown Newcomers and Locals Network
Please note our name change from Arrowtown Newcomers Network, so that not just newcomers can come along to our functions.
Arrowtown Plunket
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday 10am-12pm under 5's. Wed 1pm - 3pm Babies group
Arrowtown Scout Group
Contact for Arrowtown's Cubs , Scouts and Venturers Cubs meet Tuesdays from 6.30pm till 8.00pmScouts meet Wednesdays from 7.00pm till 8.30pmVenturers meet Wednesday from 7.00pm till 8.30pm every 2nd week.
Arrowtown Swimming Club
The Arrowtown Swimming Club is run by volunteers from the community for the community. The club is steeped in history having been running for well over 30 years. We provide swimming lessons during the summer months for children seven years and older. Also squad training is offered to more competent swimmers in order to refine technique and gain fitness and stamina.
Arrowtown Village Association
Chair Ange Van der Laan 0274 844 677
Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade
Phone number at the Station is: 03 442 1740 (unmanned station) Gary Mobile: 0274 333 982
Buddy Programme
Mentoring Programme for children 4-12 years.
Budgeting Advice
Hours 9:30am - 12:30am Daily Toll free - 0800 842 834
Cardrona Hall Board
Maintain and upgrade the Historic Cardrona Hall and Church, used for concerts, functions and weddings.Call Martin Curtis for bookings.
Central Otago Lincoln Old Students Association
Or you can contact Richard on his cellphone: 027 226 0983.
Central Otago REAP
Central Otago REAP provides a diverse and extensive educational resource to rural communities, implementing a life long learning approach. The overall purpose of Central Otago REAP is to provide educational support and assistance across all sectors including early childhood, primary, secondary and adult education. Central Otago REAP is a community-based flexible resource providing formal and non-...
Central Otago-Lakes Branch Royal Forest and Bird
The branch is active in numerous projects related to the conservation of native flora and fauna, and the preservation of valuable natural landscape features. The branch is represented in several other groups with related interests in conservation and public access to the high country, to the Clutha River and to reserves containing flora and fauna of special interest
Child, Youth and Family Services
We're here to help, so call us anytime. Our trained social workers will listen to your worries. They can work with families to help find solutions to any problems, or put them in touch with people who can help
Club QPS After School Care and Holiday Programmes
Club QPS provides After School Care Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm and Holiday Programmes during school holidays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Please be aware we are closed for public holidays. Club QPS operates out of the Queenstown Primary School basement at 20 Robins Road, Queenstown and offers a safe, fun and stimulating environment for children aged 5-13. We are an OSCAR (Out of School C...
Community Law Centre
1st Wednesday of each month clinics are run in Queenstown and Wanaka.
Counselling
Independent counsellor.
Counsellor - Sarah Deering
Providing counselling services to individuals, couples, and families. Counselling can assist you in moving forward if you are feeling stuck, or by finding solutions to issues that may be affecting your life.
Department of Conservation - Wakatipu
Mission and visionThe Department of Conservation's challenge is to manage natural and historic heritage assets for the greatest benefit and enjoyment of all New Zealanders, by conserving, advocating and promoting natural and historic heritage so that its values are passed on undiminished to future generations.The Department’s mission is:To conserve New Zealand’s natural and historic he...
Department of Conservation - Wanaka
Mission and visionThe Department of Conservation's challenge is to manage natural and historic heritage assets for the greatest benefit and enjoyment of all New Zealanders, by conserving, advocating and promoting natural and historic heritage so that its values are passed on undiminished to future generations.The Department’s mission is:To conserve New Zealand’s natural and historic he...
Department of Internal Affairs
Our visionThe Department of Internal Affairs is a recognised leader in public service – known for innovation, essential to New Zealand, and trusted to deliver. Our purposeThe Department of Internal Affairs serves and connects people, communities and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation.
Destination Queenstown
Freephone: 0800 478 336 (NZ only)
Eco Action Network
Eco Action Network was formed as an Incorporated Society in 1995 to work for the protection and enhancement of the natural environment in the Wakatipu region around Queenstown.
Frankton Playcentre
A parent-led early childhood education facility that offers a wide range of learning opportunities for both children and parents. We cater for children from birth to school age and extend a warm welcome to all families - come along and experience what Frankton Playcentre has to offer. Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12.00 noon (mixed age)Monday 1.00pm - 3.30pm (mixed age)Friday 1.00pm - 3...
Gibbston Community Association
Virtually written off in the 1970’s, the tiny rural community of Gibbston revitalised itself by developing wine tourism alongside the existing adventure tourism (A J Hackett Bungy, white-water rafting and river surfing) and within the context of their history. In 1997, a small group of vineyard owners petitioned Council to include special provisions in the District Plan that acknowledged Gib...
Glenorchy Landcare Group
Iris can also be contacted at work on 03 442 9933.
Grey Power
You can also contact Junita Fowler (Secretary) Phone: 03 442 1361
Harvest Community Garden Network Inc
We have 1 garden in Queenstown,1 in Arrowtown. Donation to join. Free to garden!
Head Injury Society of Southland
Cell: 027 424 8813 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 3pm. Friday by appointment only. Please phone first.
Heartland Services - Queenstown
Hours of opening: 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday (9:30am Wednesday only)
I-site Information Centre Queenstown
Queenstown and Lakes District largest online Directory and Info website.
Kidstart (Barnardos)
Kidstart is a home-based care and learning service for children aged from birth to five years. It is provided in the homes of trained Educators, all of whom are supported by fully qualified teachers.
Kingston Community Association
The Kingston Community Association meet on the first Friday of each month at the Kingston Emergency Services Building in Kent St. The committee consists of Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer & 7 elected committee members. KCA work in close liaison with QLDC.
Kingston Gardening Group
We meet monthly, visit gardens in Kingston and swap seeds and cuttings. Visitors welcome. Other contact: Irene Brown Telephone: 03 2488518
Lake Lodge of Ophir No 85 - Masonic Lodge
The Freemasons Lodge is situated at 13 Marine Parade, Queenstown. Regular meetings every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm. Other contact: 03 442 8783
Mainly Music Wanaka
Held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, Tenby Street, Wanaka Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.00am You can also contact: Kathy Dedo PH: 03 443 5364
Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust
Open Monday to Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm Free community health & social Services.
NZ Immigration Service
Freephone (within New Zealand) 0508 55 88 55 Opening hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Parenting 4 Life
Network that provides parenting education and resources to families in the Upper Clutha. Other contact: Marie Roxburgh PH: 03 450 9159
Pembroke Folk Club
Promoting folk and traditional music in the Wanaka and Cardrona region.Organise and run the annual Cardrona Folk Festival at Labour weekend.
Probus Club of Wanaka
Probus is an association of active retirees who join together in clubs, the basis purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
Queenstown Art Society
The Queenstown Art Society was formed in the early 1960s in response to a few amateur artists wanting to hold an Exhibition. The Society has held an exhibition nearly every year since then.The Society has a permanent 'home' in the old Wakatipu secondary school science laboratories. One end of the block houses the Studios and the other end workshop space and the Cloakroom Gallery. Our aim, as a ver...
Queenstown Business Network
Our motto is "To Help Business-Minded People Meet & Grow". So check out our website and join us for a social and informative evening.
Queenstown DARE Support Committee
Locally operated and funded drug resistance education programmes - school based.
Queenstown Junior Football Club
Welcome to the Queenstown Junior Football Club, the home of football in the Wakatipu Basin! The QJF club aims to promote and foster the game of football within the Wakatipu basin for players of school ages (from 5 years to 18 years). The club was first formed in the 1980’s for the promotion and organisation of football within the Wakatipu Basin with about 50 to 60 members; it now has over 3...
Queenstown Junior Futsal
Queenstown Football also provides indoor football in term 3 at the Queenstown Events Centre. Indoor Football / Soccer is known as Futsal There are limited places available for kids aged U8 - U14 Please contact us for more information
Queenstown Lakes Family Centre
Free support and counselling for children, adolescents and their families. Including home-based parent support, group programmes and therapeutic counselling.
Queenstown Preschool Nursery
Preschool and nursery aged children.
Queenstown Toastmasters
Weekly Tuesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm St Johns Rooms, Douglas Street, Frankton, Queenstown.
Rotary Club of Queenstown
Meeting Time: Tuesdays 5.30pm for 6.00pm meeting. Where: Wild Thyme Restaurant (Summit Room), Stratton House, Beach Street, Queenstown Guests are welcome but can only be guaranteed a meal if they communicate with Steve McLean 24 hours prior to the meeting. Phone: 03 442 3484
Rotary Club of Wanaka
The members of the Rotary Club of Wanaka represent a cross section of the local community with the primary goal to give back to the local community and others with service above self under the guiding principles set out by the international rotary organisation. The local club has a very social and healthy membership of 50+ people. Meetings are held weekly over dinner on ...
Senior Net
Wanaka Senior Net meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 10am at the Wanaka Bowling Club, 130 Tenby Street.
Shotover Country Music Club
The club meets the 3rd Sunday of each month in the Arrowtown Hall at 8pm.
SKAL Club International Inc
SKAL is an Association of Tourism Professionals which encourages and creates a network of professionals around the world. It promotes seminars and conferences to strengthen the industry's professionalism. Meetings held on the first Wednesday each month. For further information contact the Secretary: Victoria Shaw - 03 441 0450 or email: gm@eichardtshotel.co.nz
Southern REAP (Wakatipu)
Our professional vision is to enrich our communities through innovative programmes. REAP fills gaps in mainstream education service provision by providing integrated and educational initiatives across Early Childhood, Schools and the Adult Education sectors.
Spirit of Wakatipu Trust
A trust that has been set up to keep families together as a family unit during times of sickness or injury.
Strengthening Families - Queenstown
Strenghtening Families can be used by any family/whanau in New Zealand with a child, children or young person(s) who needs help for more than one support service or government agency.
Support Link
Or contact Elaine on her cellphone: 027 640 0067.
Supporting Families Wakatipu
Are you affected by someone else's mental health/drug/alcohol issues? We offer free, confidential support, advocacy and information.
Te Ao Marama Incorporated (Southern Iwi)
Or consents: Dean Whaanga dean@teaomarama.maori.nz 0274 479166 (Michael's cellphone).
Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust
Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust is a not-for-profit charitable organisation registered with the NZ Charities, #CC23553. We have our own community-based native plant nursery that specialises in propagating plants of local origin. We support native habitat restoration in the Upper Clutha Basin and we work with local community groups, schools, organisations & businesses in the effort to promote han...
The Duke of Edinburghs Hillary Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is part of the International family of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award currently operating in over 130 countries around the world. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has been a National Programme in New Zealand since 1963 and it is now creating a new identity within New Zealand under the title ‘The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award’.The ...
The Probus Club of Wakatipu
Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired people who join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Meet last Friday of each month at 1:30pm at the St John's Ambulance Hall, Douglas St, Frankton. You can also contact Bob Richards 03 44...
The Sociable Club
The Sociable Club provides opportunity for the over 30's to meet and socialise at fun events and activities. Join now to meet a network of like-minded people.
Twilight 5 Aside Football
Outdoor Summer 5 A side football for kids and Adults Played on Tuesdays at the Queenstown Events Centre, why not have some fun in the sun Contact us t register
Upper Clutha Herb Society
Meetings:Are on the second Tuesday of each month, and take place in members homes (advised by newsletter and the local weekly paper). We have a shared lunch (usually featuring the herb of the month) being a 'highlight'
Upper Clutha Historical Records Society
The society collects and preserves historical records of the Upper Clutha area. The records are housed at the Wanaka Library. An appointment is needed to research records. Secretary Steve Moss, ph 03 4436797
Upper Clutha Lions Club of Wanaka
This group of Women's Lions has a Tea meeting every second Wednesday of the month, at 6.15pm, usually at the Albert Town Tavern. If visitors wish to join us please ring the phone number below, by the previous Monday evening, to book a meal with us.
Upper Clutha Plunket
Carseat hire 03 443 8706 Room hire / bookings 03 443 1239 Furniture hire 443 7030 To receive newsletter email details to uppercluthaplunket@hotmail.com.
Upper Clutha Presbyterian Parish
Sunday Service 9.30 am [+ 6pm in Winter]Tuesdays 9.30 am 'Mainly Music' for under fives and their caregivers Thursdays at 5pm Centering Prayer
Upper Clutha University of the Third Age
Generally known as U3A. Holds regular lecture series for Seniors in Wanaka.
Wakatipu Abuse Prevention Network
Jigsaw Central Lakes provides free services to individuals and families that are affected by Family Violence. Services offered include 24 hour telephone support, emergency accommodation, women’s and children’s domestic violence programmes, professional counselling, child and youth advocacy, strengthening families, men’s support, and a variety of educational programmes. We have be...
Wakatipu Association of Anglican Women
Meetings held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from February till November. Meet held at St Peter's Church on Church Street.
Wakatipu Botanical Group
Group presently in recess. Contact Neill for NZ plant identification or other botanical information
Wakatipu Fartonian Society
A Social club that meets infrequently. New members welcome, but must have a sense of humour.
Wakatipu Senior Citizens Assn
Social Group for people 60+. The rooms are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am - 3pm for activities such as card making, tai chi, indoor bowls. Also computers available to learn basic computing skills with Pauline. Wednesday morning is indoor bowls with a movie in the afternoon. Friday is our weekly lunch date with morning tea from 10am, then lunch at 12noon, with cards after lunch until 3pm. W...
Wakatipu Swim School
We are passionate about teaching Learn to Swim in our community, and promoting water safety strategies to the children in our schools and ECE centres. We support the Queenstown Primary School in using their pool during Terms 1 & 4 and year round we use Alpine Aqualand on Sundays. Holiday swim blocks are a great way to boost swim skills for busy families without time for weekly swim lessons dur...
Wanaka Al-anon
Presbyterian Hall 91 Tenby Street Wanaka Tuesdays at 7.30pm.
ZKLUV Language and Cultural Club
We are a HUB for all language and cultural activities in Queenstown. If you are interested in language exchanges, meeting new people, learning a new language and culture, travelling, trying new things, and much more, contact us.