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Posted 1 April, 2025

LUMA is spreading its wings into Kiwi Park with an immersive night walk through winter each year, after bringing in new investment.

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Posted 2 April, 2025

Some Queenstown Lakes communities have to travel seven hours for medical appointments and pay for healthcare that's free in other parts of the district, a new report has found.

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Posted 1 April, 2025

Queenstown councillor Niki Gladding has been removed from two committees, after speaking out early over the Shotover wastewater issue.

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Posted 1 April, 2025

A significant fire broke out last Thursday morning at Frankton's Whakatipu Recycling Centre. Initial investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by a battery being run over by a loader pushing up material.

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Posted 26 March, 2025

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Posted 25 March, 2025

On 28 and 29 March, the picturesque Glendhu Bay will see thrill-seekers and nature-lovers unite for Magic Land. It’s a celebration of human spirit and a testament to the thrill of pushing boundaries.

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Posted 1 April, 2025

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society (ACAS) is presenting a rare opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the literary world. A

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Posted 27 March, 2025

The Aotearoa Surf Film Festival (ASFF) is rolling into Queenstown and Wānaka this week. It’s the 13th annual festival, which celebrates the best of surf culture and cinema, as well as connections to the environment.

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The Lakes Weekly is part of Queenstown Media Group (QMG).

QMG is Queenstown’s leading locally owned and operated media company with print, online and social platforms that engage locals with what they care about — everything local!

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.

Online the issue is available Monday afternoon, on lwb.co.nz and the Qtn App.

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