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Posted 27 October, 2023

The Lightfoot Initiative is a late, late entry into the Impact100 Wakatipu Final Five, after another shortlisted charity withdrew at the eleventh hour.

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Posted 26 October, 2023

It’s only a short 1.5km stretch of trail connecting the ever-expanding spectacular Whakatipu cycle and walking trails but one that is vital for safe passage and a new healthy generation.

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Posted 26 October, 2023

Decir adiós constantemente a gente debido a la inmigración, es una experiencia que muchos de nosotros compartimos.

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Posted 24 October, 2023

Royalburn Station has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top food producers at the NZ Food Awards.

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Posted 19 October, 2023

Queenstown’s KiwiHarvest crew reckon they’ve called in one too many favours from their friendly neighbourhood mechanic, Torque Automative, and it’s time for their one refrigerated delivery truck, ‘Lily’ (Number plate ‘LLY’) - now over the hill, to retire there herself for shorter runs in Wānaka.

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Posted 19 October, 2023

En la actualidad, 33 mil profesionales trabajan en el servicio de cuidado de ancianos en Nueva Zelanda, y se espera que de aquí a tres años la demanda de trabajadores en esta área aumente entre 50 y 75 por ciento.

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Posted 18 October, 2023

The story of Poonam Sethi and Mangal Behal began with separate journeys that eventually converged to impact their lives and the community profoundly.

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Posted 17 October, 2023

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The consequences of a warming planet, from extreme weather events to rising sea levels, affect us all. In the face of this global challenge, it is essential for communities to come together and take action.

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Posted 16 October, 2023

Roll up, roll up. The Rotary Queenstown Duck Race is back at the Village Green (Horne Creek) on 29 October, at 3pm. Bring along family and friends and join in on the fun.

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Posted 16 October, 2023

After a week of stunning performances, open rehearsals, artist talks and free events, At the World’s Edge festival moves into its school programme this week.

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Posted 16 October, 2023

It’s been an integral part of the Queenstown community for almost 70 years, faced with many a move in earlier days, but last week Queenstown Playcentre launched in new digs, right beside the Queenstown Primary School.

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Posted 12 October, 2023

Las elecciones generales en Nueva Zelanda ya empezaron y aún no es tarde para inscribirte y participar en este proceso democrático, para así decidir quiénes serán los mejores representantes para el país en el próximo periodo.

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Posted 9 October, 2023

Raised as an ‘urban Māori’, distinctly separated from his Maoritanga roots, Hud Rapata spent his childhood years in Cambridge and Twizel, totally unaware that he looked any different to his Pakeha friends.

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Posted 5 October, 2023

La diversidad cultural en Queenstown es innegable. Distintas comunidades de todas partes del mundo convergen en una misma ciudad, en búsqueda de nuevas oportunidades y también integración.

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Posted 4 October, 2023

Wao Aotearoa’s annual climate festival will feature more than 40 different events, workshops, films, pop-ups, and tours taking place throughout Wānaka, Queenstown and Glenorchy.

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Posted 2 October, 2023

Lakes District Museum is in a race against time to protect the Wakatipu’s past and bring it ‘back to the future’.

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Posted 2 October, 2023

As far as inventions go, the humble bicycle is up there with the best. Egalitarian transport, gentle exercise and pure, simple joy. Throughout its history, the cycle has opened up worlds of possibility.

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Posted 28 September, 2023

Me enamoré de ti desde que te vi por primera vez. Hasta te presenté a mis padres y quedaron encantados. No podía creer que me estabas recibiendo con los brazos abiertos.

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Posted 27 September, 2023

Queenstown, a place known for its heart-pounding adventures and stunning landscapes, is unveiling a side that might just surprise you. Sure, the bungee jumps and epic hikes are still very much a thing, but there’s a new star on the rise – sustainability.

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Posted 25 September, 2023

A grant funding boost has enabled volunteer gardeners at Queenstown’s blossoming Harvest Community Gardens to plan a Community Food Pantry, from which people can come and help themselves to whatever fresh produce they need.

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