Fundraiser for computers
Fundraiser for computers
Wakatipu High School needs a Cow - that is, a computer on wheels - and the school is hoping a fundraising evening at Jacks Point next month will raise all the money it needs.
Tracey Roxburgh
Roading hazards cost more than budgeted
Roading hazards cost more than budgeted
Slips, dangerous trees, safety signs, flooding, and ice and snow control collectively cost $1.1 million more than was budgeted for in the 2009-10 year.
Savings in capital works budget
Savings in capital works budget
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has reported a $6.37 million saving in its infrastructure capital works budget for the 2009-10 financial year.
Fire bill seen as warning
Fire bill seen as warning
A $500,000 firefighting bill following an incident in rural Southland in 2008 highlighted the importance of vigilance and being responsible when lighting fires, Southern Rural Fire Authority principal rural fire officer Mike Grant said.
Safety report falls short: academic
Safety report falls short: academic
The Government review of safety in the $3.5 billion adventure tourism and outdoor commercial sector understated the extent of the problem, a safety specialist who contributed research data to the report said.
Public can have say
Public can have say
Part of next Monday's extraordinary meeting of the Queenstown Lakes District Council to discuss the airport shares issue will be open to the public.
'No issues' with review
'No issues' with review
Mad Dog River Boarding director Brad McLeod said he had "no issues with anything" contained in the Department of Labour's report into the adventure tourism and outdoor commercial sector in New Zealand.
Adventure sector shake-up
Adventure sector shake-up
Safety regulations for adventure tourism activities are set for a shake-up, following the release of the Department of Labour's report into the adventure tourism and outdoor sectors.
Rugby: Bid to retain young players
Rugby: Bid to retain young players
The Otago Rugby Football Union has hit the fundraising trail in a bid to keep talented young players in the region, introducing a new scholarship.
Changes to rafting rules signed soon
Changes to rafting rules signed soon
Maritime New Zealand reviews of both the rafting and jet-boating industries were progressing, and changes to rafting rules were expected to be signed by Cabinet in "a matter of days", an MNZ spokeswoman said yesterday.
Young chef adds 'best in NZ' to accolades
Young chef adds 'best in NZ' to accolades
Young Blanket Bay chef Joseph Clarke came close to tears in Auckland on Tuesday night when he was named the 2010 Restaurant Association of New Zealand Culinary Fare chef of the year, from almost 1000 other chefs, after three days of intense competition.
Meeting on airport closed
Meeting on airport closed
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting next Monday to discuss the Queenstown Airport shares sale, but it will not be open to the public.
Jordan file with chief coroner
Jordan file with chief coroner
No date has been set for a New Zealand inquest into the death two years ago of British backpacker Emily Jordan.
Hang-gliders' inquest call pending
Hang-gliders' inquest call pending
A report from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) into the deaths of two hang-gliders in Queenstown last year has been received by Southern region coroner David Crerar, but no decision has been made about an inquest.
Adventure tourism safety review unveiled
Adventure tourism safety review unveiled
Steps to address the safety record of New Zealand's $3 billion adventure tourism industry were unveiled yesterday - and broadly welcomed by tourism operators in the country's adventure capital.
Move for Tradestaff
Move for Tradestaff
One of New Zealand's leading recruitment and placement agencies has moved into a new, state-of-the-art building in Queenstown, almost six years after first opening in the resort.
No fear factor for adventure tourists
No fear factor for adventure tourists
Queenstown tourists surveyed as part of the Department of Labour's Adventure Tourism Review were seeking "fear and thrills", or perceived risk, from commercial adventure activities, rather than "actual risk and an uncertain outcome".
Support for Salvation Army
Support for Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will be supported by Queenstown restaurant threesixty in raising funds for its Give a Family a Break programme.
Pressure on to share in World Cup funding
Pressure on to share in World Cup funding
If Queenstown is to share in $9 million of special funding, it must finalise and fix regional events planned around next year's Rugby World Cup before September 17 - and the Queenstown Lakes district's Rugby World Cup co-ordination committee needs help.
Error rules out QLDC hopeful
Error rules out QLDC hopeful
A candidate yesterday ruled out of standing for the Queenstown Lakes District Council because of a previously undiscovered error on her nomination form - submitted last Monday - says she is "gutted".