Otago Events

Welcome to Dying Matters Week Otago

Queenstown Community Hospice is bringing Dying Matters Week 2025 to Queenstown for the first time in 2025. Dying Matters Week connects people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space, learn from local experts and seek support to get affairs in order and navigate grief or loss.

There are also a couple of event happening in Wanaka and Kurow.

2025 Queenstown Programme

Please use the form below to book free community events at venues around Queenstown. To read more about each event, click on/hover over the info icon on the event tile.

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Tuesday 2nd September

Thursday 4th September

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Get in Touch

For more information about Dying Matters Week events in Otago, please contact:

Oamaru – Sally Cattle
Queenstown – Susie Redmayne

Wanaka Event

Let’s Talk About Death Drop-in Session at Wanaka Library on Monday 1st September.

As part of Dying Matters Week, join Liz Maluschnig and Su Hoskin from Wanaka Death Cafe’ for a relaxed, drop-in session exploring conversations around death and dying.
Inspired by the format of ‘Talking Books’, this informal gathering offers the chance to ask questions about Death Cafe’s, DIY home funerals, and other end-of-life topics in a supportive, open environment.
We’ll also be highlighting a selection of thought-provoking books from our Library collection, covering everything from practical guidance to personal reflections on death and grief. More info…
No need to register, just drop in, have a chat, and join the conversation that matters.