Lakes Weekly Bulletin

Fraser Skinner - Events man

One of New Zealand’s leading Queenstown skiers in the 1970s, Fraser Skinner soon discovered a niche for organising events, from his Winter Classic Ski Race and Winter Festival Mardi Gras to that first hairy, fishnet-clad stocking emerging from the stretch limo in the inaugural 70’s Drag Race.

All of these would become iconic events – winter highlights, two of which Fraser founded and ran.

Flagging an Otago University law degree to pursue a penchant for piste, Dunedin-raised Fraser arrived in Queenstown in 1971 working by night and playing by day as he studied for his ski instructor’s exams.

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Fraser Skinner - Events man » Lakes Weekly Bulletin One of New Zealand’s leading Queenstown skiers in the 1970s, Fraser Skinner soon discovered a niche for organising events, from his Winter Classic Ski Race and Winter Festival Mardi Gras to that first hairy, fishnet-clad stocking emerging from the stretch limo in the inaugural 70’s Drag Race.All...

After the recent earthquake, QLDC are closing the Edith Cavell Bridge – it will be inspected by engineers at first light.

Update 8.26am: Engineers have inspected the bridge this morning and are happy for it to reopen. Roading crews are onsite now removing traffic management to allow traffic to flow. Thanks to everyone for their patience!

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As you may have recently felt, we've just experienced a significant earthquake. As a precaution, the Edith Cavell Bridge will be closed for inspection by engineers at first light. We'll provide a further update around 8.30am in the morning.

If you're travelling over the Crown Range, please drive carefully and be alert for rocks or debris that may have fallen onto the road as a result of the earthquake.

Photo: Edith Cavell Bridge, Arthurs Point

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Psychedelic stories though sounds and sights » Lakes Weekly Bulletin Psychedelic world music, that’s how frontman of Carnivorous Plant Society Finn Scholes describes the trio’s sound. Heading to Queenstown next week, they’ll be bringing their signature sounds to Sherwood, on tour with Arts on Tour NZ.The band blend jazz with global influences from South America...