First sections for Kingston expansion
The developer behind the massive expansion of Kingston has announced its first 25 sections will come to the market in early autumn 2025.
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It is great to be back in Queenstown now Parliament has wrapped for the year.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned fireworks in the Queenstown Lakes area and restricted open-air fires from 8am this morning until further notice.
At least a dozen people remain in hospital after a tour bus and two cars collided south of Queenstown.
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Native grasses only, mind you. Back by popular demand, the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust will host summer evening sessions at the Jean Malpas Community Nursery in 2025.
Get ready for an exciting day of grass volleyball, community spirit, and sun-soaked fun at the Otago Volley Fest on 27 December at Pembroke Park in Wānaka.
Arts and culture
Kinross’ wine garden is filled with sweet sound on Sundays throughout summer – and part of autumn. Musicians perform weekly from 3pm at the picturesque winery. It’s a family-friendly environment with a play area and sandpit, as well as a snack menu full of pizzas, platters and small bites.
Te Atamira has curated a fun-filled arts and crafts programme for the kids during the summer school holidays. Kicking off on 19 December with the Christmas programme, it’ll continue in the New Year from 8 January.
Lakes jobs
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Smart Environmental Ltd
Tyrecycle NZ are a registered Tyre collector and transporter with Tyre wise, and are the second largest Tyre collector in NZ. We are looking for a class 2 driver to join our rapidly growing team based in Cromwell/Queenstown.
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Queenstown based
We are currently looking for a van delivery driver in Queenstown to assist and support our linen operation. Starting early January 2025.
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