Inaugural Hansby engineering intern, Wakatipu High school leaver Jed McLean, at his award ceremony with mayor John Glover and Gracie HansbyQueenstown Lakes District Council’s employed two interns in a new programme honouring former property & infrastructure GM Peter Hansby, who died just over three years ago. The programme is the idea of his daughter Gracie Hansby, a local solicitor, who received support from former mayor Jim Boult and newly-retired council CEO Mike Theelen. ‘‘I said to Mike this would actually be such a great way to continue dad’s legacy because he was so passionate about kids that were talented. And Mount Aspiring College student Dani Maguire was the first winner of the QLDC Hansby planning & development internship. Both students completed their two-week internships recently.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2026 15:17 UTC