Bone is Bone

A community fundraising powerhouse and dedicated volunteer, no task is beneath local nurse Tracy McLean from decisions in the charitable trust boardroom to cleaning loos.

Social Animal started its life as a comedy sketch about a dog. It’s now evolved into a stage show that follows a down-on-his-luck actor who is followed home one evening by a stray, neurotic ex-racing greyhound.

The return of a new Queenstown Winter Festival-inspired event – Snow Fest – has officially heralded the start to winter, with event organisers toasting its success. Snow Fest concluded on Saturday after a two-day programme of sold-out community events that gave a nod to the much-loved former Winter Festival, which ran annually from 1975-2023.

Many people believe that sight loss is rare. But anyone can experience blindness, deafblindness, or low vision at any stage of life.

Queenstown’s housing shortage means finding a room or flat can feel like a full-time job. Every week as we get closer to winter, Facebook groups are flooded with posts from workers and families searching for somewhere to live. Unfortunately, tight supply also creates opportunities for scams, misunderstandings and disputes.