Holiday alert: Please note that kerbside collections between 25-27 December and 1-3 January will be pushed out a day (even recyclers need a holiday). For more on Rubbish & Recycling in our district, see our dedicated webpage.

Council offices will close at midday Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen 8.00am Monday 5 January 2026. For urgent issues, call us on 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka). For non-urgent issues, please us the Snap Send Solve App. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Seniors Guides

The Whakatipu Seniors Gig Guide and Upper Clutha Reconnecting Seniors Calendar are packed with a mix of activities, events, support services and opportunities to stay connected. Whether you're looking to join a community event, learn something new, or get the support you need – this guide has you covered!

Latest Guide

You can find the latest Whakatipu Seniors Gig Guide (Queenstown area) and Reconnecting Seniors Calendar (Upper Clutha area) below. These guides are updated on the 20th of every month.


Partners

The Reconnecting Seniors Calendar is hosted by Community Link Upper Clutha. For further information on their programme, please contact 03 443 799 or pop into the Wānaka Community Hub (34 McDougall Street, Wānaka).

Whakatipu Seniors Gig Guide Partners:

  • Happiness House

  • QLDC Sport & Rec

  • QLDC Libraries

  • Wakatipu Senior Association

  • Te Atamira

  • U3A Whakatipu (University of the Third Age)

  • Volunteer South

  • Age Concern

  • Alzheimers Otago

  • Enliven SupportLink

  • St John Health Shuttle