Launched in 2012, Welcoming Week gives us an opportunity to celebrate our welcoming values through local events and initiatives that foster mutual understanding, stronger connections, and deeper belonging among all of us - particularly long-time residents and newcomers.
Aotearoa is one of the most diverse countries in the world. There are over 200 different ethnicities and a quarter of all people who call New Zealand home were born overseas. Our diversity is our strength. It's what makes us a vibrant and attractive place to be. Welcoming Week in Aotearoa is a chance to celebrate these qualities and demonstrate two important Māori principles:
1. Whanaungatanga - the importance of relationships, and
2. Manaakitanga - the process of showing respect, generosity, and care for others.
Let us roll out the welcome mat and celebrate the things that unite us. Because no matter what language you speak, who you worship or where you were born - nau mai rā - glad you're here!
Colouring Competition
Pick up your colouring competition sheet from any of the Timaru District Council facilities (Museum, CBay, Aigantighe, Libraries), Council building, or Movie Max Timaru.
Competition to be judged by Mayor Nigel Bowen and Community Experience Manager, Claire Barlow.
The winners of each age category will be notified directly.
Children of Timaru District Council employees are unable to enter.
Entries close on October 14th 2024 - make it a school holiday activity!
Entry artworks may be used for promotional purposes, with the permission of the artist. Artist to be contacted directly.
Pick up your colouring competition sheet from any of the Timaru District Council facilities (Museum, CBay, Aigantighe, Libraries), Council building, or Movie Max Timaru.
Competition to be judged by Mayor Nigel Bowen and Community Experience Manager, Claire Barlow.
The winners of each age category will be notified directly.
Children of Timaru District Council employees are unable to enter.
Entries close on October 14th 2024 - make it a school holiday activity!
Entry artworks may be used for promotional purposes, with the permission of the artist. Artist to be contacted directly.
Multicultural Aoraki Quiz Night - Friday 6th September
Join us to launch Welcoming Week with a Multicultural Aoraki Quiz Night
The Sail and Anchor, 7pm - 10pm
$10 per person - 4 people per team
Raffle tickets available!
Register your team by emailing admin@multiculturalaoraki.co.nz
Join us to launch Welcoming Week with a Multicultural Aoraki Quiz Night
The Sail and Anchor, 7pm - 10pm
$10 per person - 4 people per team
Raffle tickets available!
Register your team by emailing admin@multiculturalaoraki.co.nz
Indoor Bowls with Multicultural Aoraki - Wednesday 11th September
Come along and play indoor bowls with the Mayor and the team at Multicultural Aoraki
20 Ranui Avenue at 10am - 12pm
Please feel free to bring a dish of food from your country to share
Phone Maturo 03 687 7332 with any questions
Come along and play indoor bowls with the Mayor and the team at Multicultural Aoraki
20 Ranui Avenue at 10am - 12pm
Please feel free to bring a dish of food from your country to share
Phone Maturo 03 687 7332 with any questions
Music and Movement at Plunket - Thursday 12th September
This fantastic music group is for everyone and a great way to learn about other cultures!
Come and listen to some cultural performances and share some kai.
Plunket Hub, 14 Woollcombe Street, Timaru at 12.30pm
Please check the Timaru Plunket Facebook Page for details and changes
This fantastic music group is for everyone and a great way to learn about other cultures!
Come and listen to some cultural performances and share some kai.
Plunket Hub, 14 Woollcombe Street, Timaru at 12.30pm
Please check the Timaru Plunket Facebook Page for details and changes
Syrian Storytime at the Library - Friday 13th September
Timaru District Library | 11.30am
A special co-hosted Arabic and English story-time with our Syrian community.
Enjoy some Syrian cookies and Dubka dancing
Email: tracey.miron@pssc.co.nz
Timaru District Library | 11.30am
A special co-hosted Arabic and English story-time with our Syrian community.
Enjoy some Syrian cookies and Dubka dancing
Email: tracey.miron@pssc.co.nz
Community Potluck Lunch - Friday 13th September
More details to follow
More details to follow
Pool Party at CBay - Saturday 14th September
Come along for a celebration at CBay from 11am - 1pm
Usual entry charges but go on the hydroslides for FREE!
Free sausage sizzle!
Come along for a celebration at CBay from 11am - 1pm
Usual entry charges but go on the hydroslides for FREE!
Free sausage sizzle!
Last updated: 04 Oct 2024