Jessica Allen

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Carol Morgan - Latinos for New Zealand

1 week ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

Carol Morgan wears many different hats around Queenstown, but all have a strong focus on helping the local community. Hard working, inspirational and willing to do whatever it takes to help those around her, Morgan is both a community connector for Volunteer South, and the founder and chairman of Latinos for New Zealand Charitable Trust. Born in Argentina, she moved to Queenstown eight years ago. A natural-born businesswoman, she was at the helm of her own fashion company at 17.
Adventure films rolling into town

1 week ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

The New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival is returning to the region. The lineup includes 11 incredible speakers, 64 awe-inspiring films, 15 world premieres and mostly NZ premieres. It kicks off on Friday, 20 June, in Wānaka before heading to Queenstown. Festival director Whitney Oliver is excited to present this year’s programme, which includes keynote speaker Beth Rodden – a world-class climber. She'll speak in both Wānaka and Queenstown and has some incredible stories to share.
Spotlight on young musicians

2 weeks ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

Young original up-and-coming artists around the country will get a chance to shine at the regional finals of Smokefreerockquest. The Central Otago finals will happen this weekend in Wānaka, showcasing some of the phenomenal musical talent from the schools of our region. First starting in 1998, Smokefreerockquest is now a bit of an institution among musicians in New Zealand. It includes events held in 21 regions, playing host to thousands of young artists each year.
Take the music with you

3 weeks ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

Talented Scottish musician Pol Nicholson will take the stage with Andy Bell at Blue Door for Crowded In the House this week. The show is a captivating and gleeful celebration of Kiwi icons Crowded House. Nicholson is a passionate musician and was first discovered busking on Queenstown streets by Margaret O’Hanlon, organiser of the Blue Door series. He completed his musical degree in Edinburgh and is proficient on the guitar, mandolin, bass, drums and the occasional keyboard.
Light up the winter evenings

1 month ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

Light-up giant sculptures, luminous flora and fauna, and interactive installations are heading to Kiwi Park for the winter. From Friday, LUMA Enchanted will take over in the evenings, offering a family-friendly night-walk adventure, exploring a mystical forest inhabited by immersive light installations. Screentime New Zealand and Remarkables Studios jumped on board with the event this year, after LUMA had considered taking a break.
A funny peek into the future

1 month ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

Fast forward to 2030, what will the world look like? According to Heath Franklin, aka Chopper, humanity is all but wiped out and he’s the only one that can save us from the Softcockalypse. He’s bringing his comedy show to the Memorial Centre at the end of this month, where he’ll explain his plan to restart civilisation. In case you’re not familiar with Mark ‘Chopper’ Read, he’s an Australian convicted gang member, who was quite the personality.
Three businessmen walk into a bar…

1 month ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

And the rest is history for the Lakes Weekly. This week we celebrate our 1000th edition and take a quick look back. It all started in July of 2005, when long-time locals and business owners Scott Stevens, Ferg Spary and Andy Brinsley came together to create the Lakes Weekly. “The Lakes Weekly was a means of supporting those local businesses like our own, that were struggling to get value for money advertising and marketing.
Take a walk into the woods

1 month ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

The Memorial Centre will be transformed into an enchanted woods this week as Showbiz Queenstown take over with Into the Woods. Fairy tales will collide and reality bites in the magical production. You can expect to see some of your favourite characters; Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, as they navigate the darker side of happily ever after.
Running around our region

1 month ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

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 stories and news that connects with local so they come away each week better connected to their community. Advertising sits within this curated content environment, and it’s a trusted relationship between readers and the Lakes Weekly.
Aussie artist’s acoustic tour

2 months ago | lwb.co.nz | Jessica Allen

Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray is coming to our shores to perform a solo acoustic show. Known for tunes such as So Beautiful, Wouldn’t It Be Good and Better Days, he’ll take the stage at Yonder on Wednesday to perform some old classics and new tunes. The mini-NZ tour is in the middle of a mammoth 56-date Australian tour, which is his largest ever. He’s excited to offer fans a taste of a brand new body of work. I Am Fire, Murray’s latest single, is one song fans can expect to hear.