Queenstown & the Southern Lakes
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- FergCast Central5 days ago
S1 E2
Driverless cars in the news. Stu Victor from Queenstown takes us through his driverless car experience in the USA recently. Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Matt Wong on recent flooding, No visitor levy and capping rates. Jim is back with his Mutterings on Life after a dose of the flu. Alexandra Blossom Festival boss Martin McPherson and then last year's Festival Queen Andrea Javier . Well kno
Published on their own channel — the link goes there. - FergCast Central12 days ago
S1 E1
Ginger Crunch crusade — Ferg's on the hunt for the real deal, $100 voucher up for grabs Sam Neill tribute — a clip of him on dreaming of a world with nothing to report Leila Franklin — Wakatipu High singer-songwriter, top 15 at Rock West, off to Wellington next year Shane Norton — bringing Omakau's historic Commercial Hotel back to life Kim Cadzow — Wānaka Olympian calls time on pro cycling after
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