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Our Story
Founded in 2016, Baby Box Queenstown is an independent charitable trust that provides a free baby box bag - a gift bag filled with essentials - to every first baby born in the Queenstown Lakes District.
Since delivering our first box in 2018, we’ve supported over 1,500 local families.
Our team is 100% volunteer-run and powered by the generosity of our wider community - donors, knitters, quilters, sponsors, and suppliers who care about welcoming every baby with dignity, warmth and support.
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Our Story
Proudly supporting new families in the Queenstown Lakes district since 2018
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Our Purpose
Queenstown is diverse and fast-growing but for many new families, it can be an isolating and expensive place to raise a baby.
We believe every newborn deserves to be welcomed with care, connection, and a sense of belonging.
We want to make sure every family knows: this community is here for you.
Our Mission
To GIFT a Baby Box Bag to every newborn in the Queenstown Lakes District - a no-strings-attached gift from a community that cares about people, place, and the future.
Our Vision
To CONNECT our people, our place and the services that are available with all families to support a happy, healthy and connected community
Our People
Trustees
Vanessa van Uden
Jan Maxwell
Helen Skudder
Caitlin Dykes
Michael Rewi
Alison van de Water
Committee Members
Alison Walker
Anita Vanstone
Ella Wilson
Colleen Flemmer
Mia McGregor
