Coroner warns of gas burner dangers
Coroner warns of gas burner dangers
The death of a Te Anau man from carbon monoxide poisoning last year serves as a warning of the dangers of using gas burners in enclosed areas, Coroner David Crerar says.
Henrietta Kjaer
Driving warning issued
Driving warning issued
The inquest into the death of a Korean tourist in July last year prompted Coroner David Crerar to warn the public about the danger of driving in winter conditions. Police said she might have survived if she had been wearing the fitted seat belt.
Show going on despite funding drop
Show going on despite funding drop
The Queenstown Events Centre will again host the popular Remarkable Christmas Spectacular this year, but a drastic drop in funding from the Queenstown Lakes District Council and the departure of key event staff have prompted a change in the management of the show.
Fire callouts spur advice
Fire callouts spur advice
Callouts for the Fire Service in Queenstown yesterday prompted a fire safety warning and a reminder to building contractors to beware of setting off fire alarms.
Council struggles with tree upkeep
Council struggles with tree upkeep
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is facing a $12,533 shortfall in its tree maintenance budget, with parks manager Gordon Bailey saying there are still trees in the district in urgent need of removal for safety reasons.
Shanghai visit 'unique' chance
Shanghai visit 'unique' chance
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Clive Geddes will have a "unique and unprecedented" opportunity to establish relationships between China and the local community when he visits the Shanghai Expo later this month.
7.95% rates rise under initial budget forecast
7.95% rates rise under initial budget forecast
During the next 10 days, Queenstown Lakes district residents have the chance to have their say on how the council should prioritise its work and spending over the next 12 months. Henrietta Kjaer takes a look at some of the main issues in the QLDC's draft annual plan.
Focus on rural visitor zone development
Focus on rural visitor zone development
The scope for development in areas designated rural visitor zone will come under scrutiny at a future district plan review, after the Queenstown Lakes District Council strategy committee yesterday decided to take the suggestions in a council report into consideration.
Progress on development near Shotover
Progress on development near Shotover
The plan-change process for a proposed residential development near the Shotover River, along the Ladies Mile stretch of State Highway 6, has made progress after the Queenstown Lakes District Council strategy committee agreed to recommend the council accept the plan change.
Plan change mooted on noise issues
Plan change mooted on noise issues
A new approach to noise control in Queenstown could be adopted after district councillors on the strategy committee decided yesterday to initiate work towards a plan change.
Amend zoning or risk losing rural land: analyst
Amend zoning or risk losing rural land: analyst
Several areas of rural land in the Queenstown Lakes District could be subject to intense and substantial development with limited control, under the current zoning, a senior council policy analyst says.
Pair recognised for good deeds
Pair recognised for good deeds
Not one, but two locals were honoured with this year's Unsung Hero Award on the last day of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival.
Emergency centre boost
Emergency centre boost
A grant of $228,000 from the Community Trust of Southland means the construction of an emergency services centre in Kingston can go ahead.
Heritage project restorations celebrated
Heritage project restorations celebrated
Glenorchy celebrated the completion of two heritage projects on Saturday, when the Paradise House restoration was officially marked, followed by the re-dedication of the ecumenical Glenorchy church.
Athletics: Guise powers through wet to win Routeburn
Athletics: Guise powers through wet to win Routeburn
Partners Grant Guise and Jane Harper, both of Christchurch, took the top honours at the Routeburn Classic adventure run on a wet day in the mountains on Saturday.
Schoolgirl proud to walk in parade
Schoolgirl proud to walk in parade
The Anzac Day parade in Queenstown had proof of the day's importance for the younger generations, as a young girl walked proudly beside her grandfather.
New water safety laws go smoothly
New water safety laws go smoothly
After a busy but successful summer season, Queenstown Lakes district harbour master Marty Black is happy to see new bylaws working as intended.
Autumn festival hailed as a 'great success'
Autumn festival hailed as a 'great success'
After 10 fabulous and varied days, the Arrowtown Autumn Festival concluded yesterday, ending a series of events that festival co-ordinator Deborah Husheer called "a great success".
Meeting on boatshed restoration
Meeting on boatshed restoration
The community is invited to get involved in the restoration of the historic boatshed and ticket office at the Frankton Marina by attending a meeting today.
Six pitch in to clean up Arrow River
Six pitch in to clean up Arrow River
A few hardy volunteers showed up to take part in the Wild Rubbish event on Wednesday, which has become a fixture on the Arrowtown Autumn Festival programme.