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B Ben Wallbank

Constable, NZPD

How are we all doing? Whether you’ve been out enjoying the snow, sharing quality time during the school holidays, or some time at home watching our 11 (and counting) Olympic medals rack up, I hope it’s been a fantastic week in paradise for you!

The start of this week there was some graffiti located on the toilets situated at the skate park in town by someone who maybe needs to keep their skills at their own house, on their own wall, not everyone else’s.

A shoplifter was dealt with at the police station after a theft from Mitre10. Don’t forget, they have cameras, and we know a lot of people!

Mid-week, in the small hours of the night, police went to assist ambulance staff for a person in distress. They were looked after and didn’t need further help.

One of our lovely holiday parks was targeted by an out-of-town guest (who won’t be invited back any time soon), after treating their room like a Mods & Rockers after-party.

More shoplifting going on at Three Parks – yes – more CCTV cameras – yes, you can expect a visit shortly.

The weekend saw mostly great locals and visitors enjoying the town, it was great to see so many people out filling the hospo spots up for dinner.

Unfortunately, some were less than content with everyone else’s eternal happiness and thought that the evening needed spicing up with some choice language on Ardmore Street. They and their friend came back to the station for a quieter talk.

This night also coincided with a house party on Hunter Crescent which had an overflow into town. Significant damage was then done to the construction work on Lakeside Road and we are appealing for any witnesses, please.

Throughout the week, the teams have been out on our roads as part of the national drive (pun intended) to increase safety and reduce harm on our roads. You would have undoubtedly seen or been stopped by one of us friendly lot doing a breath test or having a conversation about speed or distractions (i.e. cell phones). I’m pleased to say that on the alcohol front we are doing much better team, but maybe pull over to txt your mate that you’re running late, and then you won’t have to rush to get there.

On the note of roads, the Crown Range is predicted to get some snow this week. If you are required to carry chains make sure you a) know how to use them and b) are prepared to put them on. The roading crews will be up there stopping you go through if the conditions deem you need to have chains on, and don’t fit them. They’re helping you stay upright with your wheels pointing down, so listen to them.

Have a great week and dream Big!

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QLDC Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021

Council is seeking feedback on the draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021. The draft bylaw, summary and statement of proposal are available for public consultation from Monday 2 August 2021 on the Council’s website letstalk.qldc. govt.nz or from the Council offices at 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown, 74 Shotover Street, Queenstown or 47 Ardmore Street, Wānaka and every library in the district. Any person or organisation has a right to comment on the draft bylaw and Council encourages everyone with an interest in the draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021in the Queenstown Lakes District to do so. Submissions should be completed online at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz; or emailed to letstalk@qldc.govt.nz with the words “Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021 Submission” in the subject line, or posted to Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. Written submissions must be dated and signed by you and must include the following information: • Your name, postal address and telephone number. If possible, please also include an email address. • Your submission on each aspect you wish to address, with reasons to support your view. • Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission. • Whether you would consider making a joint submission. Submissions must be received no later than 5.00pm on Friday 3 September 2021. Late submissions or oral submissions (without prior written material) will only be accepted where exceptional circumstances apply. All submissions and the name of individuals/organisations making submissions will be treated as public information.

Partial Review of the Queenstown Bay Foreshore Reserves Management Plan 2016, to Include a New Commercial Licence Area in the St Omer Park Recreation Reserve

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