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A drunk local man found lying on a footpath allegedly tried to punch a police officer, before biting, spiting and also attacking their patrol car.

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Southern Lakes-based hospitality group Dropping Inn has today announced the sale of its popular Wānaka cafe and restaurant, Urban Grind.

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A fresh surge of winter weather is set to descend on the South Island on Friday, bringing snow, sub-zero temperatures and the risk of travel disruption.

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Tourism operators are welcoming more clarity on the government's plans for Milford Sound, but say it is now time for action.

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Posted 6 June, 2025

From 15-22 June, 2025, Aotearoa will come together to celebrate National Volunteer Week – a time to honour the incredible contributions of volunteers who weave the threads of connection and compassion throughout our communities.

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Mental Health by Katherine Froggatt

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Talented Scottish musician Pol Nicholson will take the stage with Andy Bell at Blue Door for Crowded In the House this week. The show is a captivating and gleeful celebration of Kiwi icons Crowded House.

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Light-up giant sculptures, luminous flora and fauna, and interactive installations are heading to Kiwi Park for the winter.

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We are a private tuition business based in Wanaka and Queenstown and offer specialist individualised tuition for students in literacy and numeracy. We work with students one-to-one who have dyslexia, dyscalculia and other neurodiversities, and students who simply struggle with their learning. You must hold a current or recently expired NZ teaching certificate in primary and/or secondary teaching, as well as evidence of a recent Police Vetting. We’re looking for calm, patient, and adaptable educators who can follow a structured programme but think on their feet when needed. Hours of work are part time, leading to full time work, during school hours which are school-based, in homes, online, or a range of these. Training will be provided. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

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The Lakes Weekly delivers stories and news that connects with local so they come away each week better connected to their community. Advertising sits within this curated content environment, and it’s a trusted relationship between readers and the Lakes Weekly. Advertisers benefit from the association with the LWB brand values.

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.

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