Best and worst of times during Queenstown summer without overseas visitors
It has been the best of times and the worst of times in Queenstown this summer.
With international borders closed, the number of visitors has plummeted, businesses are struggling for survival and workers are losing hours.
Accommodation providers are expected to see their hotels, motels and guest houses 80 per cent empty over the next month.
But when the sun is shining the lake and mountains are perfect, car parks are aplenty and there is no queue at foodie hotspot Fergburger, a far cry from normal.
How have you found Queenstown this summer? Read the full story here and tell us about your experience in the comments below.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.7% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Become an SPCA Foster Hero!
Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.
Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Sign up today and save a life!
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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