Lost and Found

Unclaimed items sitting at the Police Station, at 11 Camp Street, this week include:

• D. LODER – purse

• SALLY SPRATT – wallet

• GO PRO 9 BLACK, located at Remarkables Skifield

• YELLOW IPHONE in Black and blue case, ‘Doodle Devil’ on rear, found at Remarkables Skifield

• KINDLE in brown leather case, found at the Airport

• DAYPACK, ‘North Face’ containing laptop, found on the bus 05/07/23

• TAYLAH – your birthday present from Maddie and Mitch has been handed into the Police Station

• SMALL KIDS UNICORN PURSE, pink

For Sale

BRAND NEW VOLKL RTM JUNIOR SKIS, 130CM plus brand new Marker bindings. These skis are brand new, l just removed the plastic wrapper for the photo. A great Volkl ski for an assertive junior skier or small adult. Call Neil On 027 499 1212

SHOES UNLIMITED - THERE’S EVEN MORE BARGAINS to be had in our amazing winter sale - well worth a look in our Queenstown Central store at Frankton or online www. shoesunlimited.co.nz

Community

NEW TO THE AREA OR GOT MORE time on your hands & looking to give back to your community? Altrusa International Qtwn is looking for volunteers just like you to join our woman’s charitable & service org. supporting our local community. Want to know more? Email: altrusaqueenstown@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.com/AltrusaQueenstown

FREE IMMIGRATION CLINIC. IF YOU NEED IMMIGRATION information or advice the Citizens Advice Bureau run an immigration clinic every Wednesday from 7pm. To make an appointment call them on 03 442 6679

ALTRUSA QUEENSTOWN IS HOSTING AN 80’S THEMED quiz night on Wed. 2nd August at Whakatipu Rugby Club. Get your team together & get dressed up. For tickets email altrusaqueenstown@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.com/ altrusaqueenstown. Tickets $120 for teams of 6, includes table food.

WHAKATIPU DRIVE MY LIFE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to become mentor buddies to help our vulnerable people achieve their drivers licence. If you are interested or have any questions contact Louise Ward louise@reap.co.nz

SPCA OP SHOP – 51 GORGE RD. Open Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 5.00. Pre-loved goods and clothing at great prices. Help support the ongoing work done by the SPCA. Your old goods, or your time, could help save a life. Accepting donations (no electrical at the moment) and volunteers now. Volunteers wanted!

WSCA – ROOMS FOR HIRE - SPACIOUS, sunny rooms are available for hire to Queenstown Community Groups. The rooms hold up to 90 people, with seated dining for 40. Located on the 1st floor of Malaghan House, 10 Memorial Street, Queenstown with lift access. There are kitchen facilities, toilets, Wi-Fi, media equipment for projection onto large screen plus large screen TV. Contact us on 03 4429214 or info@wsca.org.nz for more details.

ST JOHN ROOMS FOR HIRE. 1 X office space with free WIFI. 1 x room seats 30, 1 x room seats 100 with whiteboards, smart TVs, projector screens, free WIFI, shared kitchen and fantastic views! Contact Sarah on 027 206 6340 or queenstownreception@stjohn. org.nz for bookings and more info.

Everything Else

QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST. WED (2 Aug), @ 6:30pm, Wednesday evening class; SUN (6 Aug), from 2:30pm - 5:30pm, Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche’s guidance on “A Guide to the Way of Life of a Bodhisattva”. All sessions are free with dana for the centre/teacher gratefully accepted. For session details, see dharmacentre.org.nz or FB.

NEED AN IDYLLIC SPOT IN KINGSTON TO rent for your tiny home or caravan? Please text 022 404 3545.

HAVE THAT NIGGLING ACHE OR PAIN THAT just won’t go away? A recurring condition, or maybe you’re looking for something to assist alongside your more traditional treatments to speed up recovery? Two Feathers can help, an Alternative & Holistic Health Service including Tuning Forks, Energy Healing & Reiki Master. For more info contact Amy on: healing@ twofeathers.co.nz or 022 454 8288

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Lakes Weekly Poll

LWB regularly polls locals on issues affecting our region. This weeks responses are below.

Do the Commonwealth Games still have a place in the modern world?

Yes - 49% No - 30%

Unsure - 21%

Should government provide financial assistance to boost the number of students in critical fields affected by staffing shortages, such as teachers, nurses and doctors?

Yes - 84% No - 10%

Unsure - 6%

Should people who are rescued from the mountains or backcountry pay towards the costs?

Yes - 59% No - 19% to the idea

Would you support a Capital Gains Tax as a way to increase health and education funding?