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26/12/2024

Queenstown News, issue 395, 24/12/2024

This weeks latest news, views, job listings and more.

23/12/2024

Queenstown News, Issue #395, 24/12/2024
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23/12/2024

Merry Christmas - Meri Kirihimete - to all our Catalysters. And here's hoping for a happy, healthy, more peaceful, less divisive 2025.

We look forward to bringing you more Catalyst Kōrero in the New Year. Do get in touch if you have any ideas of speakers or topics.

Meanwhile, keep an eye out on our Lilliput Library network throughout the basin. We have more than 20 now.

Also, huge thanks to our Lilliput guardians. You all help keep this gorgeous wee network of community book recycling going.

22/12/2024

Find out about the alcohol-free areas that apply to certain public places in the Queenstown Lakes District.

22/12/2024

🤶CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS 🤶

Another gift idea if you aren't sure what to get one of your loved ones - sponsor a trap? We are fundraising with the Queenstown Trails Trust to get some traps for the new cycle trail.

More info can be found here: https://sponsor-a-trap.raiselysite.com/

22/12/2024

🎄🌟🌱 Last potting session for 2024 and Christmas shared lunch 🌿🌟🎄

📢 Join us for a special end-of-year volunteering session and Christmas BBQ tomorrow at Jean Malpas nursery, Jardine Park, Kelvin Heights.

The volunteering session will be followed by a shared lunch and we’ll have the BBQ going as well.
We’d love to see you there to celebrate all the wonderful work achieved together in the nursery this year.

🕘 9:00 AM Wednesday 18th. (12:00 PM Onwards (shared lunch)
📍 Jardine Park, Poplar Drive, Kelvin Heights

🎄 For any questions, contact Catherine on [email protected]

22/12/2024

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Police have released the name of the person who died in a serious crash involving a tour bus near Queenstown

21/12/2024

✨November Trap Results ✨

Over the month of November our incredible volunteer team removed 686 pests from our basin!! Lower than previous months from the year, after chatting to some other groups in Glenorchy and the Matukituki valley it seems to be a similar trend in their area too - interesting!

Summer is when we are expecting to catch the most mustelids, which do a lot of damage to our native wildlife so would be good to get as many of them removed as possible while they are young. Blood scent trails and fresh meaty baits are more effective than visual lures for ferrets! Great time to be increasing trap servicing to keep things appealing.

Keep up the great work out there ✨

19/12/2024

Fi****ms, ammunition, drugs, and items consistent with drug supply have been seized by Police this week, following a series of search warrants in Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, Hawea, Wānaka and Queenstown.

Detectives from the Southern District Organised Crime Group executed nine search warrants over 17-19 December, as part of Operation Speargrass.

Quantities of the Class A, B, and C controlled drugs methamphetamine, M**A, co***ne, magic mushrooms, and cannabis were seized during the operation.

Eight fi****ms were seized along with thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Two men - aged 34 and 35 - have been arrested and remanded in custody on various drug supply, drug possession, and unlawful firearm possession charges.

Two other men, as well as two women, have had their fi****ms licences suspended as a result of insecure firearm storage and drug possession.

This operation was designed to disrupt the sources of illicit drugs in our community, and it was extremely concerning to also locate fi****ms being improperly and dangerously held.

Holding a fi****ms licence is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly and it is vitally important fi****ms are kept in safe and secure storage.

Police will continue to target those who supply illicit drugs, which cause extreme harm and damage to our communities. We can’t do this alone however, and we ask that anyone with information about the supply of illicit drugs contact us on 105.

Information can also be reported to your local Police station or anonymously through Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

We also encourage anyone affected by drug addiction to seek help though the Alcohol and Drug helpline on 0800 787 797, or free text 8681.

19/12/2024

Police can now advise one person has died and several others are injured, following a crash on State Highway 6 this afternoon.

The crash, involving two cars and a tour bus, was reported to Police at 4.05pm.

A person from one of the cars was confirmed deceased at the scene and at least two others are reported to have critical injuries.

At least two people from the bus are reported to have serious injuries and a number of other people have moderate injuries.

State Highway 6 north of Kingston is expected to remain closed for several hours. Motorists are urged to delay travel where possible.

19/12/2024

SH6 KINGSTON, OTAGO - SERIOUS CRASH - FINAL UPDATE 12:45AM

State Highway 6 is now OPEN between Kingston township and Wye Creek. Please take extra care along this route.
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State Highway 6 remains CLOSED between Kingston township and Wye Creek, following a serious crash north of Kingston.

Please continue to avoid the area or consider using the provided diversion route below.

There will be no further updates to this post this evening. For overnight updates on this incident, please visit our Highway Conditions page here: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/otago which is updated 24/7 with the latest across the network as we receive it.
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UPDATE 6:15PM

State Highway 6 remains CLOSED between Kingston township and Wye Creek, following a serious crash north of Kingston.

Avoid the area and consider using the provided diversion route below. The road will in all likelihood remain CLOSED for several hours into this evening.
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UPDATE 4:40PM

State Highway 6 is now CLOSED north of Kingston township, following a crash near the intersection with Glen Nevis Station Rd.

Closure points are in place at Kingston township and at Wye Creek. Emergency services are currently en route. No immediate detour is available. Avoid the area and consider using an alternative route.

Police serious crash investigations will be required following this incident. It is highly likely the road will remain CLOSED for several hours, possibly late into this evening.

An alternative route south is available via SH6, SH8B, SH8, SH90, SH94 and back onto SH6. Reverse for northbound travel. Allow an additional 2 1/2 hrs for this diversion.
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4:20PM, THU 19 DEC

A serious crash has been reported on SH6, approximately 4.5km north of Kingston township. All emergency services are attending. Delays are likely, and a road closure is possible. Further details will be provided as we receive these.

18/12/2024

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18/12/2024

We’re strengthening infrastructure in Queenstown before we start construction at the Frankton roundabout in 2026.

Stormwater management will be bigger and better with 700 metres of new 1.4-metre diameter stormwater pipe laid, and new home and business lines. There'll also be more power to Queenstown through upgrades to nearly two kilometres of high voltage lines, 5.7 kilometres of low voltage lines, and overhead powerlines removed.

We'll rebuild sewer main feeds underneath State Highways 6 and 6A, strengthening the network from Queenstown through to the Treatment Plant. Fibre optic cable and ducting will be upgraded with increased capacity to support growing internet demand. We’ll also be improving the drinking water for Frankton through new pipeline and valves providing more capacity for growth.

Find out more in our email newsletter: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/queenstown-package/publications

To receive Work Notices for this project, please email [email protected] with "Work Notice" in the subject line. Visit our website to sign up for the email newsletter and for more details about the wider project: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/queenstown-package/

18/12/2024

✨ Experience the Magic of Christmas with Chef Jayson Hikari Teppanyaki ! ✨

This Christmas, we’re opening our doors to make your holiday unforgettable. Join us for a special Teppan Show experience, crafted with love and skill by Chef Jason.

🎄 11:00-8:30

Teppanyaki show : 5pm / 6:30pm / 8:00pm

🎅 Reserve Your Spot Now – Seats are limited!

Celebrate the season with great food, festive vibes, and memories to cherish forever.

Contact: 03 428 2400
booking website: https://teppanyaki.hikari.co.nz/

18/12/2024

Garage Door Installer / Ali Jamb Installer position with GDCO.nz listed at Job Store
https://jobstore.co.nz/listing/garage-door-installer-ali-jamb-installer/