Two people rescued from Lake Whakatipu overnight
Two people were rescued overnight following a report that the pair did not return from a kayaking trip in Queenstown.
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Expect to see road crews and traffic managers out and about repairing and re-sealing highways and keeping road users safe around Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago from now onwards, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates its 150th anniversary this weekend.
The Kingston Community Association is fundraising to support the construction of a pump track in the lakeside town - with a $13k prize raffle.
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Community
The Wao Summit returns to Queenstown and Wānaka this month with masterclasses, kōrero, tours and a community festival, from 29 October - 2 November.
New Zealand's grocery sector is now worth a staggering $25 billion, a figure that paints a concerning picture of our food system.
Arts and culture
At the World’s Edge Festival kicked off on 5 October and is delivering an extensive programme of chamber music.
The Nairobi Trio is revisiting the South Island after several years away from the regional stage, the trio - hailing from the eclectic Auckland neighbourhoods of Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, and Waiheke Island - returns to share their infectious energy and rich musical legacy.
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Ultimate Hikes are the exclusive operators of multi day guided walks on the famous Milford, Routeburn & Greenstone Tracks.
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