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The Cancer Society is calling for urgent help from the government to fund its support services after a 44 percent increase in Central Lakes patients seeking support in the past year.

If you’re strolling along Queenstown’s picturesque waterfront any day of the week, you’ll get to enjoy a sweet show from one of the many street performers dotted around. From opera singers and jugglers to singing dogs, hula hoopists, talented musicians and dancers – there’s much to see and enjoy.

Local dog experts are calling for local dog owners to take the lead - literally, and respect other walkway users, dogs on leads included, and to pick up their dogs poop.

When applying for a visa, there are several common mistakes that people make which can result in declines or delays with processing.

Arrowtown School is leading the way, officially launching its dedicated hangi area – Nga Hau e Wha – Four Winds, a place for the school whanau to congregate and celebrate, the first of its kind for a local school.

Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) NZ is expecting a huge response when it launches its three-year programme for 14 to 18-year-olds in the Wakatipu next year.

An enterprising Wakatipu 14-year-old has raised $8500 for the much-needed Wakatipu Search and Rescue base after launching a bold initiative last year to boost Search and Rescue (SAR) coffers.

Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson enjoyed spending the afternoon alongside some of Queenstown’s senior citizens recently, when he volunteered his time to help at their weekly Friday social session in the heart of the town.

Interviews with WAO's Julia Blackford on the surprising results of its food resilience survey, and with Southern Lakes Sanctuary's Paul Kavanagh on using technology to enhance conservation efforts, including trialling new techniques like environmental DNA and AI monitoring.

National’s recent policies have potential to bring significant positive change to Queenstown. National will focus on transitioning to a low-emissions, high-growth economy, great infrastructure and sustainable housing and accommodation for all in the region.

National Volunteer Week is running between the 18th and 24th of June and honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers across the country.

Two weeks of night works on Gorge Road are being undertaken to complete the installation of three power ducts.

Air quality can vary immensely throughout Otago, depending on location and time of year. We accept we’re able to enjoy good air quality most of the time. However, it’s vital we improve air quality, where possible, to enable us to live in a healthier region. 

If the Southern Lakes were cut off from the rest of the country, how long do you think the food in your pantry would last you? For the region as a whole, our supermarket stores would do us for a week, according to the findings from the first phase of the Wao Food Resilience Project.

Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu National Volunteer Week is running between the 18th and 24th of June and honours the collective energies of volunteers across the country.

Local king of the concert Brendan Mulcahy is making a last ditch effort to save what’s been a popular community music festival and claw his way back after being left thousands of dollars out of pocket.

Police are urging drivers to be extra cautious, informed, and prepared heading into what is expected to be a very harsh and busy winter season on our local roads.

The latest news from the Queenstown Trails team.