The iconic ‘No left turn except access to KFC’ road sign in Queenstown has disappeared due to a road construction project, replaced with a KFC-branded banner directing motorists to take a different route. The sign, which drew tourists from around the world, was a symbol of New Zealand’s love for KFC. The sign’s removal was confirmed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, citing safety and traffic flow reasons, with Waka Kotahi confirming its legality as a supplementary sign exempting vehicles for access to the KFC drive-through.
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Court of Appeal rejects couple’s challenge of order confiscating $1.7m in property after cannabis operation busted
A couple, Michael John Heron and Hayley Lewis, have lost their fight against the Crown to keep their two properties valued at $1.7 million following a police raid in September 2020, which uncovered a large-scale hydroponic cannabis operation. Heron pleaded guilty to multiple cannabis-related charges and was sentenced to 12 months of home detention, leading to the confiscation of their properties and cash. Want More Context? 🔎
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