Japanese Family Society of Queenstown

19/05/2026

🎶 Waiata Session – Additional Dates Confirmed! 🎶

🕚 11:00 – 12:30 Waiata session

☕ 12:30 – 13:00 Tea time

📍 Sudima Hotel – Function Room Adams

📅 Saturday 6th June & Saturday 13th June

Come and enjoy singing Waiata in a relaxed and welcoming space. It’s a great opportunity to gently use your voice, connect with others, and enjoy music together.

After each session, please stay and enjoy a warm hot drink to finish off the morning in a relaxed way.

For planning purposes, please register using the form below if you are able to attend.
However, walk-ins on the day are also very welcome.

https://forms.gle/ZHAvjAF6tuQzMB988

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Come and sing waiata in a relaxed and welcoming waiata (Māori group singing) session with Ned. In this session, we will sing waiata together with guitar accompaniment and learn about the meaning and stories behind the songs. No experience is needed — you are welcome to simply listen or join in at...

11/05/2026

🎶 Waiata Session – Additional Dates Confirmed! 🎶

We had a wonderful time at the last session, so we are happy to confirm three more Waiata sessions!

📅 Dates:
Saturday 16 May, 23 May, and 6 June

🕚 11:00am–12:30pm

📍 Venue:
Sudima Hotel Five Mile– Function Room Adams

Come and enjoy singing Waiata in a relaxed and welcoming space. It’s a great opportunity to gently use your voice, connect with others, and enjoy music together.

After each session, please stay and enjoy a warm hot drink to finish off the morning in a relaxed way.

For planning purposes, please register using the form below if you are able to attend.
However, walk-ins on the day are also very welcome.

https://forms.gle/ZHAvjAF6tuQzMB988

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

🎶 ワイアタセッション追加開催のお知らせ 🎶

先週のセッションはとても楽しい時間となりましたので、追加で3回の開催が決定しました！

📅 日時
5月16日（土）、23日（土）、6月6日（土）
11:00〜12:30

📍 場所
Sudima Hotel（2階ファンクションルーム Adams）

リラックスした雰囲気の中で、気持ちよく声を出しながらワイアタを一緒に歌いましょう。音楽を通して、楽しくつながる時間です。

セッション後には、温かいホットドリンクもご用意していますので、ゆっくり温まりながらお過ごしください。

準備のため、参加できる方は以下のフォームからお申し込みください。
もちろん、当日参加も大歓迎です。

https://forms.gle/fbAEMbfChKkEa8p2A

皆さまのご参加を心よりお待ちしています。

Come and sing waiata in a relaxed and welcoming waiata (Māori group singing) session with Ned. In this session, we will sing waiata together with guitar accompaniment and learn about the meaning and stories behind the songs. No experience is needed — you are welcome to simply listen or join in at...

09/05/2026

**Thanks to your support, our allocated spots have now been filled.
We apologise to those who missed out this time. We hope to continue planning and offering similar opportunities in the future so more people can participate.**

Mental Health First Aid Course – Free Registration Open for Pacific & Ethnic Communities

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/Vmjmw5QucfpXTvBR9

This Mental Health First Aid course is delivered by Hato Hone St John New Zealand and provides practical skills similar to physical first aid, helping people recognise and respond to mental health challenges and connect others to appropriate support.

They will learn how to:
・Recognise changes and early signs of mental health challenges
・Respond in a calm and appropriate way
・Provide initial supportive responses
・Connect individuals to professional help and community services

This course is not about becoming a mental health professional or taking full responsibility for others’ wellbeing. It focuses on developing practical skills to notice, respond, and refer in everyday situations.

By learning these skills, participants can feel more confident in daily life and help build a more understanding and connected community.

Course Details
Venue: Hato Hone St John - Queenstown
10 Douglas Street, Queenstown
Dates:
・14 May 2026 (Thu) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
・17 June 2026 (Wed) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
・Online course - self-paced

If these in-person dates do not suit, an online self-paced course is also available, allowing participants to complete the training in their own time. However, the in-person course is highly recommended for a more interactive and engaging learning experience.

We warmly welcome anyone who is interested.

This programme is coordinated by the Japanese Family Society of Queenstown, and delivered by Hato Hone St John, with support from QLDC Welcoming Communities and the Ethnic Communities Development Fund.

メンタルヘルス・ファーストエイド講座参加者募集！

このメンタルヘルス・ファーストエイド講座は、St John New Zealandが実施する講座で、身体の応急処置と同じように、メンタルヘルスについても「気づき、必要な初期対応とつなぎ方」を学べる実践的な内容です。

この講座では、サインに気づき、その状況に合わせて無理のない形で関わりながら、必要なときに専門的な支援につなぐ方法を学びます。

参加者は、以下のようなことを学びます：

・メンタルヘルスの変化やサインに気づく方法
・落ち着いて適切に対応する方法
・初期的で支援的な関わり方
・専門機関や地域の支援サービスにつなぐ方法

この講座は、メンタルヘルスの専門家になることや、すべての責任を負うことを目的としたものではありません。日常の中で気づき、適切に対応し、必要な支援につなぐための実践的なスキルを学ぶ講座です。

日常の中での安心感が高まり、より理解とつながりのあるコミュニティづくりにもつながります。

👉 お申し込みはこちら: https://forms.gle/Vmjmw5QucfpXTvBR9

ご興味のある方はどなたでも、ぜひお気軽にご参加ください。

このプログラムはJapanese Family Society of Queenstownがコーディネート（運営・調整）し、Hato Hone St Johnが実施（講座提供）しています。また、QLDC Welcoming CommunitiesおよびEthnic Communities Development Fundの支援を受けて実施されています。

Mental Health First Aid Course This Mental Health First Aid course is delivered by St John New Zealand and provides practical skills to help people recognise signs of mental health challenges, respond appropriately, and connect others to support — similar to physical first aid. In this course, par...

26/04/2026

🎶Community Waiata Session🎶

Come and sing waiata in a relaxed and welcoming waiata (Māori group singing) session with Ned.
https://www.facebook.com/ManaTahuna

In this session, we will sing waiata together with guitar accompaniment and learn about the meaning and stories behind the songs. No experience is needed — you are welcome to simply listen or join in at your own pace.

Waiata are easy to follow, with simple and gentle melodies, making them accessible for everyone regardless of language or background.

This session is open to everyone, from children to adults, and provides a warm and inclusive space to connect, learn, and enjoy music together.

📩 Date & Venue
Saturday 9 May, 11:00am–12:30pm
Sudima Hotel (Function Room Adams)

For planning purposes, please register using the form below if you are able to attend.
However, walk-ins on the day are also very welcome.

https://forms.gle/fsjxBfmou1M5TdKG6

We look forward to singing together and sharing a fun and enjoyable time.

🎶 コミュニティ・ワイアタセッションのお知らせ 🎶

1月に開催したMāori workshopのなかで、多くの方と一緒にwaiata（マオリの「歌」）を歌い、とても楽しい時間を過ごしました。そこで、ワイアタセッションを開催することになりました！

まずは一回目のご案内です。

今回もNedさんのギターに合わせて、楽しく一緒に歌いましょう。
またNedさんが、Māoriの歌（waiata）の意味や物語についても紹介してくれます。

リラックスした温かい雰囲気の中で、どなたでも気軽に参加できるセッションです。経験は必要ありません。聴くだけの参加でも、できるところから一緒に歌うのでも大歓迎です。Māoriの歌はとても心地よく、メロディーがシンプルで覚えやすいです。

🌿 こんな雰囲気です
• 歌ってすっきり、リフレッシュできる時間
• 言葉が分からなくても楽しめるやさしい体験
• 音楽を通じてマオリ文化にふれる機会
• 笑顔でリラックスできるあたたかい空間

📩 日時・場所
5月9日（土）11:00〜12:30
Sudima Hotel（2階ファンクションルーム Adams）

準備のため、参加できる方は以下のフォームからお申し込みください。
もちろん、当日参加も大歓迎です。

https://forms.gle/DUUWQ8qAv64e4up18

一緒に歌いながら、楽しい時間を過ごしましょう。

Come and sing waiata in a relaxed and welcoming waiata (Māori group singing) session with Ned. In this session, we will sing waiata together with guitar accompaniment and learn about the meaning and stories behind the songs. No experience is needed — you are welcome to simply listen or join in at...

05/04/2026

野球やります
こんにちは。
お天気が怪しいですが、雨が降るまで野球やります。
今日が今シーズン最後になります。

時間:14時～16時
場所: ショットオーバーフィールド

沢山の方の参加をお待ちしています。

飲み物、日焼け止め、ヘルメット等お忘れなく！

Hello everyone,

The weather looks a bit uncertain, but we will go ahead with baseball until it starts raining.

Today will be the final session of the season.
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Shotover Field

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Please don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, helmets, and any other necessary gear.

28/03/2026

📢 Japanese Family Society of Queenstown (JFQ) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Announcement

JFQ will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to present the 2025 activity and financial reports as follows.
※ Please note: The AGM will be conducted in Japanese.

🗓 Date: Sunday, 5 April 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Sudima Hotel, 2nd Floor Function Room

At the meeting, we will share reports on our activities and financial status for 2025, as well as plans for upcoming activities.

Everyone is welcome to attend, including children.
Feel free to bring your friends, and we look forward to seeing many of you there!

28/03/2026

おはようございます。

雨のため、今日の野球は中止です☔

来週が今シーズン最後の野球です。

晴れるといいですね🙏

Good morning!
Due to the rain, today's baseball is cancelled ☔
Next week will be the last game of the season.
Hope we get some sunshine! 🙏

27/03/2026

Japanese society of Queenstown
(Kids club )

Foundries, we sell Shark, baking Terrariums,and Misanga at Saturday market. Welcom to come around.

24/03/2026

🎊✨ Queenstown Multicultural Festival 2026 ✨🎊

What an amazing day!

We were so proud to be part of this event. It was wonderful to see so many visitors, and it truly became a joyful and memorable day. Thank you very much to everyone who came along.

The origami club’s high-quality creations and creative displays were outstanding. The kids’ fun games, including yo-yo fishing and shuriken throwing, were very popular, and the massage booth was a lovely touch for tired parents. The Kombi photo booth was also a big hit, with lots of happy memories captured throughout the day.

Wasabi’s singing continues to impress with their beautiful harmonies. The highlight was the Mikoshi parade followed by Tokyo Ondo Dance. With the sound of Frangipani’s ukulele, it became a moment where the whole venue came together as one.

In Japan, opportunities for community Mikoshi are becoming fewer due to the declining birth rate. That’s why it was especially moving to see children here in Queenstown wearing happi coats, yukata, and kimono, carrying the Mikoshi and calling out “Wasshoi!” as they paraded through the venue.

We are truly grateful to the Queenstown Multicultural Festival team for this wonderful opportunity, and to all the volunteers and supporters who made this event possible.

We hope to continue sharing and passing on Japanese culture together with the wonderful multicultural community here in Queenstown.

21/03/2026

野球やります
おはようございます。
昨日はお祭りのお手伝い、お疲れ様でした😊
今日もいつも通り14時から野球します。ゲームができるくらい人数が集まりますように🙏
ヘルメット、帽子、ウォーターボトル、日焼け止め等忘れずに⚾️

見学だけでも、大歓迎です！
沢山の方の参加をお待ちしています。

Hi everyone! ⚾️

Thanks so much for helping make yesterday’s festival such a great one!

Looks like we’re good to go for baseball today!

📍 Shotover Field
🕑 2:00 PM start

Please bring your water bottle, sunscreen, helmet, and any gear you need.

If you’d just like to come along and watch, you’re more than welcome too.
See you there!