Queenstown nets alarming number of drink drivers
Police netted 16 drink drivers in the Wakatipu area alone in a week (19 – 25 November) – 12 of the 22 nabbed in a mass, joint Queenstown Lakes-Central Otago Police Checkpoint operation stopped around Queenstown – the highest level allegedly blowing 928mcg.
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A large section of Frankton Track will be closed for the majority of 2026 when work begins in January on a new wastewater pipeline between Queenstown and Frankton. The completed work will result in a larger, more effective wastewater system and boost capacity in the area.
He arrived in Queenstown in 1982, a long-haired, well-travelled, jobless Auckland law graduate, fronting up to a notoriously scary southern judge.
A few weeks ago, we hosted our friends from the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust at Patagonia Tāhuna Queenstown for a screening of Pure Advantage’s Think Like a Forest.
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A few weeks ago, we hosted our friends from the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust at Patagonia Tāhuna Queenstown for a screening of Pure Advantage’s Think Like a Forest.
International Volunteer Day (5th of December) is an opportunity to consider the huge global impact of volunteering and thank our amazing volunteers!
Arts and culture
The Queenstown Christmas Show will return with a wholesome family-friendly performance.
The Ivy Box is celebrating a big milestone this month — ten years in business! They’re hosting an event on Friday to commemorate, showcasing new art by past and present artists, music, and nibbles. All art lovers are encouraged to come along and join in.
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Toast & Oak
15 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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FOOD RUNNER | Full-time position
The Locker Room Sports Bar
Head Chef – The Locker Room Sports Bar
Purpose of the Role
The Head Chef plays a key leadership role within The Locker Room Sports Bar, managing and developing the kitchen team to deliver food that meets the venue’s exceptional standards and strong reputation. This role ensures consistency, creativity, and excellence across all menu items, while maintaining a safe, efficient, and inspiring kitchen environment.
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The Lakes Weekly is hand delivered to every business in Queenstown, Arrowtown, Frankton, Five Mile Remarkables Park and Glenda Drive on Tuesday. Copies are available in service stations, libraries and drop boxes throughout the region and every supermarket throughout the Queenstown basin and Wanaka.
Online the issue is available Monday afternoon, on lwb.co.nz and the Qtn App.
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