‘Spud’ Murphy - The man behind the bar
He was one of Queenstown most loved hospitality characters, everybody’s mate, during his 30 years owning and running the then Chico’s Restaurant and Nightclub – a popular, late night Queenstown venue.
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From speeds clocked at up to 140km/hr to festival-going drink drivers allegedly well over the legal limit, some driving only a short distance to get home, Police say they were out in force “with a razor-sharp focus” these past few weeks.
Amongst Queenstown-Lakes’ world-class wide-open spaces is a passionate community grappling with growing pains.
Funny woman Harriet Moir will bring her bold and brave new solo comedy show, Just Eat the Damn Sausage, to Sherwood in May.
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Community
Amongst Queenstown-Lakes’ world-class wide-open spaces is a passionate community grappling with growing pains.
Becky Osmond is the Cancer Society’s expert Prosthetics Service Coordinator, and she will be coming to Queenstown for free fittings on May 14.
Arts and culture
Funny woman Harriet Moir will bring her bold and brave new solo comedy show, Just Eat the Damn Sausage, to Sherwood in May.
Te Atamira will host Whakapapa by Jolt Dance next week. The performance shares the stories of six dancers with intellectual disabilities, exploring identity, culture and ancestral connection through dance, text and films.
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