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Crimeline: Vertical ice late night rescue " Climbers trapped on Mount Aspiring " Lakes Weekly Bulletin
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (1060+ words) Vertical ice late night rescue " Climbers trapped on Mount Aspiring Two strong local climbers in their mid-20s had to be rescued on Tuesday night (30 June) after becoming lost and abseiling down onto a vertical ice slope high on Mount Aspiring, sparking…...
Ian Mill - From equestrian to espionage
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (177+ words) Ian enjoying his love of polo Ian at his Canterbury University graduation with his kids, Jason, 6, and Rachel, 5 Karyn and Ian following their love of horses in retirement The Lakes Weekly is part of Queenstown Media Group (QMG). QMG is…...
Queenstown restaurants take home some of the country's first Michelin Stars
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (529+ words) The team at Sherwood, thankful and honoured for the recognition." Essence is the only restaurant in New Zealand to be awarded two stars in the country's first Michelin Guide. Chef Paul Froggatt received a standing ovation. One Michelin star was…...
Growing numbers of hunters needing rescued
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (147+ words) 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…...
Queenstown Hospitality Group Wins New Zealand's Best Caf" and Best Bar
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (179+ words) From left Ellie Cameron, Maria Carroll, Michael Cardy, Bert Haines of Future Hospitality Group celebrating their Best Bar and Best Cafe wins at the 2026 LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence The Lakes Weekly is part of Queenstown Media Group…...
One week left to make a difference
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (147+ words) 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…...
Community charity benefits from Construction waste
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (147+ words) 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…...
Theresa Swain - There's no taming Theresa
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1022+ words) Theresa takes a break during DJ prepping While other 50-something mums endure night sweats at home after a long day at work, longtime Queenstown dance teacher Theresa Swain is out working up a night sweat of a different kind, moonlighting…...
Kiwi adventures on the big screen
2+ week, 2+ day ago (151+ words) 100 Days In Fiordland 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…...
Crimeline: Quick thinking saves Slow Cuts building on fire
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (458+ words) Quick thinking saves Slow Cuts building on fire Quick thinking by an onsite manager saved Arrowtown restaurant Slow Cuts and neighbouring businesses in the Royal Oak building from being burnt to the ground last Thursday, 4 June as did prompt action…...