Community News updated 23/4/26

Wastebusters Wānaka ⛷️

Wānaka Wastebusters Winter Drop, 16–17 May. Huge range of pre-loved skis, boards, boots, helmets, goggles, jackets, pants & kids’ gear. Doors open 9am - main hard gear drop all weekend, with regular restocks daily & the weeks following! - see advert

Strengthening Children & Teens Against Anxiety

Otago Youth Wellness is hosting a free community event, a presentation by Psychologist Karen Young on 'Strengthening Children & Teens Against Anxiety'. See PDF attached

Hot Shots Tennis 🎾

We have a FREE Hot Shots day at The Edgar Centre on the 1st May for anyone that might want to take up tennis through term 2.

https://forms.gle/6UGCDCijvvmbJBps9

To ensure player safety our team is Tennis NZ Coach registered confirming we meet current international qualification, safeguarding, legal and ethical standards and professionalism.

Trinity Catholic College is producing the musical “Disney’s The Little Mermaid 🧜🏻‍♀️

See advert below

International Dance Day Celebrations will take place from Friday, 1 May - Sunday, 3 May 🪩

Transforming the City into a lively hub of movement, music, and community connection. Now in its fourth year, this growing pop-up festival showcases the incredible diversity of dance in Ōtepoti. This year, the festival brings together 36+ local groups across a weekend of performances, workshops, beginner-friendly classes, and interactive events for all ages - from tiny tots to adults.

Last year saw over 250 dancers and 20+ styles represented, and 2026 promises to be even bigger. A true celebration of creativity, culture, and the joy of dance.

One Event we’d love to share in particular with your school community is our George Street Dance Party:
Saturday 2 May | 1:00 - 2:00pm | George Street, Mall Block (road closed for the event).

This is a fun, inclusive event where families and tamariki can jump in, dance, and be part of the action. Tamariki are welcome to wear their everyday clothes or dressed in their best disco-inspired outfits for the Dance Party.

Before the party, whānau can join Dress Up & Dance at Wall Street Mall (10:45am–12:15pm, drop-in zone) to get glammed up and warm up their moves. There will also be face painters and balloon twisters out on George Street adding to the fun!