Teens to 24 bus fare increase – Register your Bee Card
Bus fares increase for teenagers through to 24-year-olds from today (1 May) amid concerns that many high school students rely on the public bus system to get to and from school.
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Police have been dealing with some alcohol-fuelled aggression with fighting and late-night assaults occurring in downtown Queenstown this past week.
An NZONE tandem skydive jumpmaster pilot and passenger landed safely at the landing area near Jack’s Point just before midday after a false alarm when a concerned member of the public reported a parachute down in the Drift Bay area.
Retired Salvation Army Major John Richards’ heritage is one steeped in rich head of the lake history, growing up as a descendent of Kinloch’s famous farming and entrepreneurial Bryant family.
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Queenstown's latest stunning bike trail is set to open on 25 May.
Three recent major announcements from the Government are particularly positive for Queenstown and demonstrate our focus on delivering the change our community needs.
Arts and culture
For Kahli Scott, storytelling is everything. As the manager of Film Queenstown Lakes, (the in-house film office for Queenstown Lakes District Council), as well as co-manager of Film Otago Southland, the wonderful world of shared stories is what she knows best - both in front of the screen, and what goes on behind it.
First Thursdays Quarterly is a free and fun event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in our region.
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