It was time for the Otago Regional Council to reconsider how to more effectively manage adverse effects of controlled burn-offs, which have the potential to affect the tourism and film industries, an Otago Regional Council candidate says.
One was a barista and the other wanted to be a nurse, until serendipitous opportunities saw them begin hairdressing apprenticeships and go on to achieve national and regional recognition.
The Otago Regional Council had no ''quick fix'' to remedy air pollution caused by outdoor burn-offs - described as a ''significant issue'' across the Otago and Central Otago regions.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has reported a ''pretty pleasing'' result for the financial year ended June 30, which included operating costs $3.2 million below budget and total debt of just over $105 million - $23 million less than budgeted for in the long-term plan.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will look to recover costs associated with an out-of-control burn-off on land bordering the Remarkables skifield access road yesterday afternoon.
Queenstown Airport Corporation's end-of-year financial result was described as ''not spectacular but solid'' by chief executive Scott Paterson yesterday.
Former chief executives of two Queenstown Lakes District Council-owned companies received one-off payments totalling $85,000, the companies' final financial statements show.
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden described an 11th-hour announcement of a private company's plans to construct a convention centre at Frankton as ''disrespectful'', while the council's chief executive has labelled it ''grandstanding''.
Remarkables Primary School pupils have moonlighted as gardeners of late.
The High Court has allowed appeals in part by Remarkables Park Ltd (RPL) and the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) over the latter's Notice of Requirement seeking 19ha of land to allow for expansion and projected growth.
Countless hours of practice by Remarkables Primary School pupils appears to be paying off in preparation for the South Island regional jump jam championships this Saturday and the programme creator is impressed by the standard of performance.
After a five-year wait, a Domino's pizza franchise is getting ready to open in Queenstown next month.
Cecil Peak Station Ltd is seeking resource consent for up to 7250 commercial helicopter landings a year across seven sites, providing landings for all helicopter operators within the Lakes District.
Helmet removal could be added to hang-glider and paraglider pilot first aid training, following the release of formal written findings into the death of a Wanaka speed wing flier last year.
A Saturday night special is on its way to Gibbston, with the fourth Summer Concert Tour to feature three classic rock bands - two of which are performing for the first time in New Zealand.
A southerly blast forced the closure of some Queenstown and Wanaka skifields yesterday, others were only only partially open but the snow was welcome.
A Dunedin researcher is ''close'' to discovering a diagnostic test which could help identify people at risk of Alzheimer's disease.
More than 100 people filled St Peter's in Queenstown yesterday morning to celebrate 150 years of Anglican worship and ministry in Queenstown.
Queenstown's only dedicated bike resort was officially opened for year-round biking yesterday, offering 40km of trails constructed over about 450ha.
AJ Hackett Bungy has resurrected plans to establish a commercial bungy jump in a valley behind Queenstown Hill.
