Queers & Beers NZ

07/10/2026

Join us for a morning of good coffee and even better company! Whether you’re new to the community or just looking for a friendly space to hang out, everyone is welcome. Great conversation, connection, and caffeine.

When: 31 October, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Columbus Coffee at Mitre 10 Mega Wānaka

Come solo or bring a friend. Grab a drink, find a seat, and meet some new people. Hope to see you there!

27/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈🍻 Qu**rs & Beers Wānaka September Social 🍻🏳️‍⚧️

Come grab a brew, share some laughs, and continue to create a more connected Wānaka rainbow community

📍 WHERE: b.social (60 Anderson Road, Wānaka)
🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday 30 September, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

What to expect:
✨ A cozy, relaxed neighbourhood local vibe with a friendly host to help with any introductions for any first-timers
🍺 Cold b.effect craft b**rs, c***r, ginger b**r, and guest brews on tap
🍔 Delicious food menu
🥤 Plenty of fantastic non-alcoholic beverages and kombuchas on hand

Whether you are new to town, catching up with familiar faces, or just want to enjoy a cold drink in great company, everyone is welcome! We pride ourselves on cultivating a safe, judgment-free, and all-inclusive space for the rainbow community & allies.

24/07/2026

Come grab a brew at the July Qu**rs & Beers social at Ground Up Brewing

We pride ourselves on being a safe and welcoming community, so please join us for a brew or two! 🏳️‍🌈 🍻

Everyone is welcome, meaning the rainbow community, allies, friends, families, neighbours, co-workers, etc. Come on your own, or bring a friend!

*Q***r Social is judgment-free and ALL-INCLUSIVE. Everyone is welcome to join our community, no matter what gender/non-gender, race, or religion you identify/present yourself as*

13/07/2026

13/07/2026

Alexandra- Qu**rs & Beers’ July social will be hosted at Station Brewery! 🍻🌈

Sunday 26 July
5 pm - 7 pm

Join on your own or bring a mate!

We pride ourselves on creating safe spaces and a welcoming community, so come as you are, enjoy a cold local brew, & connect with fellow rainbow community, neighbours & allies. 🌈🍻✨

25/05/2026

Are you interested in working to create a more inclusive, diverse Wānaka? Consider joining the OUT&about Wānaka board!
We're looking to fill three roles - treasurer, chairperson and secretary.

Get in touch if you're interested and would like to know more...

Out & About Wānaka

🌈 Join the OUT&about Wānaka Board 🌈

Are you passionate about making Wānaka a more inclusive place for our LGBTQ+ whānau? OUT&about is looking for dedicated, community-minded leaders to join our Board of Trustees!

We are currently looking to fill three vital volunteer roles:

CHAIRPERSON
The heart of our leadership! You’ll lead our strategic vision, chair our monthly meetings, and act as a key representative for the charity. Ideal if you’re a natural leader who loves bringing people together. Board experience is preferable.

SECRETARY
The engine room! You’ll keep us organised by managing meeting agendas, recording minutes, and ensuring our communications are on track. Perfect for someone with great attention to detail.

TREASURER
The guardian of our resources! You’ll oversee our financial health, manage simple reporting, and help us plan for future growth. A background in finance or basic bookkeeping (like Xero) is a huge plus!.

WHY JOIN US?
🏳️‍🌈 Help shape the future of Pride in our local community.
🏳️‍🌈 Gain valuable governance and leadership experience.
🏳️‍🌈 Work with a fun, supportive, and inclusive team.

To discuss further, please send us a message or email [email protected]

22/04/2026

Q***r Quarterly Reads is this Thursday 23rd April. We'll be discussing A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.

Check out the q***r books display at Wānaka Library! You can spot Greta & Valdin, which was a book we read for QQR back in 2024, and Detrainsition, Baby, which is our final book for the year.

If you're ever after recommended q***r books, flick us a message, and we can send you our reading list.