Hanley’s has had enough - Intersection tragedy waiting to happen
Hanley’s Farm residents are warning it’s only a matter of time until there’s a serious accident at their entrance intersection with the 100km/hr State Highway, and they’re urging NZTA (New Zealand Transport Agency) to lower the highway speed limit before tragedy occurs.
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Police say they’ll be continuing to clamp down on shoplifters after the arrest of two alleged, wanted Queenstown male shoplifters, aged 19 and 20, on Tuesday, who were allegedly on a pitstop to curb a chocolate craving at a Frankton supermarket
In 2023, scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park – the first stand-up comedian ever selected for the programme.
huddl, an initiative supporting local community groups and non-profit organisations, is offering mentoring opportunities for people in governance roles across Queenstown Lakes.
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huddl, an initiative supporting local community groups and non-profit organisations, is offering mentoring opportunities for people in governance roles across Queenstown Lakes.
A new pop-up art school, “Art Assembly”, will open in the Assembly Room at Frankton’s Country Lane from mid-April to mid-May 2026
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In 2023, scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park – the first stand-up comedian ever selected for the programme.
The Aspiring Conversation programme is returning to Wānaka in March. It will feature a number of speakers and artists across four days who aim to inspire, create space for reflection and live exchange. It’s more important now than ever to gather, discuss, listen and reflect on the issues that affect all in our community and the world at large.
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