Queenstown Lakes District, Queenstown

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1048 days ago

Get to know your customers in 2022

The Team from Digital Boost

Hi Neighbour,

How well do you know your customers? That might seem like a redundant question but let’s dig a little deeper.

Do you know their age? Their income? The values that resonate with them? Where do they live? Do they have a family? How do they like to spend their spare time?

As … View more
Hi Neighbour,

How well do you know your customers? That might seem like a redundant question but let’s dig a little deeper.

Do you know their age? Their income? The values that resonate with them? Where do they live? Do they have a family? How do they like to spend their spare time?

As you answer these questions (and as many others as you can come up with) you’ll start to build clear customer personas that will help you tailor the experience you provide to fit the needs of your customers.

We’ve got a whole series of bite-sized videos on customer personas and customer experience waiting for you over on our website, so if 2022 is the year you take your business to the next level head on over and get started today!

The Team at Digital Boost
Learn more

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1049 days ago

Succulent trough

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

It’s easy to create this simple blue succulent trough with a little bit of help from Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own.

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1049 days ago

Weddings and elopements at an all-time low in popular Queenstown Lakes District

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Wedding nuptials have been postponed, cancelled and overturned for the last 18 months due to Covid-19 restrictions – leaving the wedding industry feeling the pinch.

Weddings and elopements in New Zealand hit an all-time low in 2020 and have not picked up since.

The number of non-Kiwis getting … View more
Wedding nuptials have been postponed, cancelled and overturned for the last 18 months due to Covid-19 restrictions – leaving the wedding industry feeling the pinch.

Weddings and elopements in New Zealand hit an all-time low in 2020 and have not picked up since.

The number of non-Kiwis getting married in New Zealand is not available, but the number of Kiwis getting married or entering civil unions dropped 20 per cent between 2018 and 2020 – from 20,949 to 16,779.

Marriage numbers in New Zealand have been in decline since the 1960s, but Covid-19 has stopped us from being a wedding and elopement destination for overseas couples too.

Wedding planners in the Queenstown Lakes District are getting only 10 to 25 per cent of their usual business at this time of year. Continue reading here.

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1049 days ago

MIQ struggle sees popular Summer Concert Tour cancelled

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Getting international artists through MIQ has proved too difficult for the Summer Concert Tour, forcing the cancellation of its 2022 events.

Greenstone Entertainment has announced the popular January tour, which visits Taupō, Whitianga and Queenstown, has been cancelled for the first time in 12 … View more
Getting international artists through MIQ has proved too difficult for the Summer Concert Tour, forcing the cancellation of its 2022 events.

Greenstone Entertainment has announced the popular January tour, which visits Taupō, Whitianga and Queenstown, has been cancelled for the first time in 12 years due to Covid restrictions.

It’s anticipated to come as a big blow to the towns’ economies. The Taupō leg alone, which usually sells out well in advance, attracting some 15,000 people to the tourist town which brings in more than $30 million annually from hosting large scale events.

A spokesperson said the decision was made with regret but, due to issues with New Zealand’s MIQ system, it’s been left with no choice.

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1049 days ago

Seeking Nurse Peggy: Family uncover story of brutal murder committed a century ago

The Team Reporter from Stuff

David Hullah was touring the South Island when his mother suddenly told him to turn off the highway. “She wanted to see the site where her aunt was murdered.”

Hamish McNeilly investigates two tragedies; the brutal murder of André Jose on Stewart Island in 1927, and the devastating fire at the… View more
David Hullah was touring the South Island when his mother suddenly told him to turn off the highway. “She wanted to see the site where her aunt was murdered.”

Hamish McNeilly investigates two tragedies; the brutal murder of André Jose on Stewart Island in 1927, and the devastating fire at the former Seacliff Lunatic Asylum in 1942, over on The Mish - check it out (and sign up) here.

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1051 days ago

Retire with confidence

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed with your protection in mind, giving you the confidence to live the way you want and to embrace every opportunity.

Take Ross for example. He’s a Ryman resident who began his musical journey at the age of 65. His ‘no worries’ lifestyle has … View more
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed with your protection in mind, giving you the confidence to live the way you want and to embrace every opportunity.

Take Ross for example. He’s a Ryman resident who began his musical journey at the age of 65. His ‘no worries’ lifestyle has meant that ten years later, Ross plays in several bands and tours in different towns playing music on a guitar he made himself. A little certainty provides great reassurance in knowing you can pursue the things you love in retirement, without any worries.

For full details on our Peace of Mind Guarantees visit rymanhealthcare.co.nz
Learn more

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1052 days ago

Covid-19: Mayor urges people 'not to panic' over Queenstown's locations of interest

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

A motel, casino and a popular Queenstown tourism attraction have been named as three Covid-19 locations of interest.

SkyCity Casino, in Beach St, was identified by the Ministry of Health as being a location of interest between 5.50pm and 7.30pm on New Year's Day.

Oaks Club Suites in Frankton… View more
A motel, casino and a popular Queenstown tourism attraction have been named as three Covid-19 locations of interest.

SkyCity Casino, in Beach St, was identified by the Ministry of Health as being a location of interest between 5.50pm and 7.30pm on New Year's Day.

Oaks Club Suites in Frankton Rd was also identified, between 9.30pm on December 30 and 8.30am on January 2.

The Shotover Jet, on Arthurs Point Rd, was also named as a location of interest on January 2, between 9am and 12pm.

People who went to either location during these times should self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days from the point of exposure and get tested if symptoms develop.

Queenstown Lakes mayor Jim Boult said he was keeping a watching brief on the locations of interest and urged anyone displaying symptoms to get tested and isolate until results were known.

“What we should be careful of is not to panic.”

The incident underscored “the protocols around protecting yourself”: contact tracing, mask wearing, basic hygiene, and physical distancing, he said.

Read more here.

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1053 days ago

Save this Summer on your pesky bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Treating yourself this Summer is healthy after a year like 2021! Have some fun, smile and reconnect with loved ones but before 2022 gets hectic COMPARE.SAVE.REPEAT.

It’s easy as, just sit down over a cuppa or a beer – whatever tickles your fancy! Have a look at your pesky bills and compare … View more
Treating yourself this Summer is healthy after a year like 2021! Have some fun, smile and reconnect with loved ones but before 2022 gets hectic COMPARE.SAVE.REPEAT.

It’s easy as, just sit down over a cuppa or a beer – whatever tickles your fancy! Have a look at your pesky bills and compare what's out there using Broadband Compare and Power Compare. We launched these sites to help Kiwis all over, compare providers and plans so you can save money or find something that just better fits your needs. So easy, you can do it at the beach in between swims!
COMPARE TO SAVE

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1055 days ago

Feed a Family. Reel in a Ford Puma.

Variety fishing comp

Variety's Fishing Comp has launched so you can go fishing and reel in a Ford Puma!

Buy a ticket from a participating Ford dealership and register online and be in to win a brand-new Ford Puma.

There are loads more fabulous prizes, including OKUMA fishing gear, Fish City vouchers, a NZ … View more
Variety's Fishing Comp has launched so you can go fishing and reel in a Ford Puma!

Buy a ticket from a participating Ford dealership and register online and be in to win a brand-new Ford Puma.

There are loads more fabulous prizes, including OKUMA fishing gear, Fish City vouchers, a NZ Fishing News subscription and much more.

Proceeds from Variety's Fishing Comp will aim to support 500 families who are struggling to put food on the table this summer.

click here for more info and the live leaderboard
Find out more

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1070 days ago

Christmas holiday

Office for Seniors

Our office is closed until 5 January 2022. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season 🎄🥳

You can use your online service MyMSD 24/7 bit.ly...

Have other questions? You can contact MSD Senior Services on 0800 552 002. Please note this line is closed on public holidays.

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1062 days ago

Happy New Year Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

The Team at NZ Compare wish you a wonderful New Year!
Thank you for welcoming us into your Neighbourhood, we can't wait to help you compare what's out there in 2022.

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1062 days ago

Glasshouse shelves

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

It’s easy to create some simple shelving for a glasshouse or conservatory with Resene Lumbersider and Resene Woodsman. Find out how to create your own.

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1076 days ago

Sign up for First Drop - our weekly cricket newsletter

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours - who's excited for a summer of cricket??

First Drop is Stuff's weekly newsletter, delivering breaking updates, great reads and a look at what's coming up in the world of cricket each week - straight to your inbox!

Sign up here (it's free!) or visit … View more
Hey neighbours - who's excited for a summer of cricket??

First Drop is Stuff's weekly newsletter, delivering breaking updates, great reads and a look at what's coming up in the world of cricket each week - straight to your inbox!

Sign up here (it's free!) or visit stuff.co.nz/newsletters .

Stuff’s cricket coverage is second to none, from the Black Caps and White Ferns to the men’s and women's Super Smash. And there’s a big summer of cricket looming, culminating in the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, so don't miss out on the action!

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1077 days ago

Christmas with Grandad

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

It's that time of year - we all get a little nostalgic for Christmas' past. My grandad wasn't exactly the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but he sure wanted it over and done with. Would love to hear your reminisces.

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1069 days ago

Merry Christmas!

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Happy holidays and Meri Kirihimete to all our readers, advertisers and supporters.

Thank you for your support through 2021.

The newsroom remains open and will publish news, pictures and video online at press.co.nz

You can contact us by emailing reporters@press.co.nz

Have a happy festive season … View more
Happy holidays and Meri Kirihimete to all our readers, advertisers and supporters.

Thank you for your support through 2021.

The newsroom remains open and will publish news, pictures and video online at press.co.nz

You can contact us by emailing reporters@press.co.nz

Have a happy festive season and keep safe.

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