Last summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.
Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.
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Man imported magic mushrooms for depression
Police oppose outcome but concede the man has 'significant' mental health challenges.
Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South
Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.
Person fighting for their life after crash in Queenstown
One person is fighting for their life after a three-car crash in Queenstown this morning.
Revealed: The NZ airport with the highest passenger charges
Proposed law changes could remove wording that allows airports to charge as they see fit.
Queenstown landowners concerned over cultural consultation
Some have called the process "haphazard".
'I just wish it was a dream': Woman who found friend killed in tent speaks
After a night of dancing and laughs, Natasha Michelle Roys was tragically killed.
Glass rains on elderly couple as pane shatters at mall
Bystanders said the glass pane "exploded" without warning.
New Year's Eve weather: Clear skies and a balmy night for revellers
Those at some popular holiday spots can welcome in the New Year with clear skies.
New Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved Kiwis
It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.
Missing dog leads to woman biting barman
Nali Lee was already facing charges for attacking ex-boyfriend when she went on a bender.
Hiker dies after falling on Routeburn Track
The 70-year-old man was on a guided walk when he fell.
Heart boy's special Christmas: 'Nothing else mattered if we were together'
"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.
'I wasn't being stupid' - Richlister crashes, rolls Porsche
The richlister said he wasn't sure how the crash happened.
Queenstown and Wānaka have been hit by heavy rain
Wānaka has been hit by heavy rain, with warnings in place for next 48 hours.
Watch: Kiwi traveller's incredible footage captures hidden gems of NZ
'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'
Tinder rage: Ex acquitted of assaulting wife's new lover
Man admits he got angry when he walked in on her having sex with another man.
Search and rescue underway for climbers overdue from Mt Earnslaw
Two climbers are overdue from a climb on Mt Earnslaw, in the South Island.
'Concoction of chemicals' warning: Man suffers seizure in bar
Bar patron was taken outside by friends and became unresponsive.
Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week
Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.
Kiwi firefighters return from Australian bush fires
Two firefighters arrived in Queenstown yesterday after spending eight days fighting fires.
Wedding crashers: Newlyweds in car prang after leaving chapel
No one was injured in the crash near the popular wedding photo spot Lake Moke.
Wife assaulter's name stays secret to protect property sale
'Loving, caring family man' assaulted wife during argument about divorce.
Air NZ trials downtown bag check-in to ease pressure
The remote bag check will be free at first then cost $15 per booking.
Body of second climber recovered after two die on guided tramp
Police said the pair ''fell from the side of a cliff face''.
Remarkables fatal fall: Second body found by searchers
Two men plunged to their deaths at the Grand Alta Ridge yesterday.
Mother fears being forced to leave kids in NZ
Domestic violence survivor may have to leave due to a 'flaw' in immigration laws.
Climbing tragedy: Body retrieval mission suspended for night
Police were advised about 12.10pm that two people were in trouble.
Girl, 5, seriously injured after falling from second floor hotel balcony
The girl fell from a balcony at Novotel Lakeside hotel.
Council seat decided after coin toss
Coin toss came after recount left AJ Mason and Glyn Lewers tied on 2183 votes.
Queenstown council seat to be decided by coin toss
Two candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.
First he abandoned girlfriend in crashed car. Now bedside visits questioned
Sahil Sudhir Shetty admitted abandoning his injured girlfriend in car after crash.