Cancer Society finds new home in Queenstown
The Cancer Society is set to celebrate the official opening of its new Queenstown–Tāhuna Centre on Thursday, 19 February, marking a major step forward in making cancer support more visible and accessible for the local community.
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There’s not much that escapes the attention of Queenstown’s vigilant, volunteer Community Patrollers when party town hits full swing. Patrol chairperson Gary Lonsdale is on the hunt for more volunteers with just enough nighttime activity for the 12-strong team to get around at present.
He’s rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous, had a yarn with the Queen and Nelson Mandela, and even donned wizard regalia for an Air NZ Middle Earth TV campaign.
Police are warning the thousands of motorcyclists heading south for this weekend’s Burt Munro Challenge there will be ‘zero tolerance for unsafe behaviour on our roads’, after two motorcycle crashes – one serious, and an alleged fleeing motorcyclist who allegedly clocked almost 200km/hr – twice the limit, in Central Otago last weekend.
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The Cancer Society is set to celebrate the official opening of its new Queenstown–Tāhuna Centre on Thursday, 19 February, marking a major step forward in making cancer support more visible and accessible for the local community.
Pregnancy is often both daunting and exciting. Many friends, colleagues, whānau and, even, complete strangers frequently have lots of advice, pearls of wisdom and opinions to share, which may or may not be welcome or helpful.
Arts and culture
Queenstown Gardens will be taken over by Remarkables Theatre with stories of friendship, love and tales of the heart. From 13 February, the much-loved annual promenade show will celebrate love in all its forms - romantic, platonic, complicated, hilarious, and heartfelt.
Local creators putting together a curated walking tour, available in the palm of your hand. That’s the business model for VoiceMap, a downloadable app on your phone, and Virginia Driver is the voice behind the local tours which shine a spotlight on Queenstown and Arrowtown’s rich history.
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TW McBride Ltd
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Truck driver class 5 , 2 days per week and as required. We are looking someone to work for us driving our NZ post truck and trailer. Must have experience and hold class 5, D & F (OSH) license's, also pass MOJ , Toro and pre-employment drug tests. Full training and benefits apply for the right person.
View listingHarbour Fish
Harbour Fish is a family-owned and operated seafood supplier. Our Frankton branch is looking for wholesale and retail assistants to join our small, friendly team.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service and are keen to find people with the same high standards.
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