Algal bloom due to long, hot summer
Algal bloom due to long, hot summer
A long, hot, dry summer is responsible for an algae bloom in Lake Hayes which may be toxic to humans and animals.
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Week to fix hospital heat problem
Week to fix hospital heat problem
The Southern DHB has just over a week to action orders from WorkSafe to improve workplace conditions in extreme heat at Lakes District Hospital.
Skyline car park ‘for all’
Skyline car park ‘for all’
Skyline Enterprises Ltd (SEL) is one step closer to its multilevel car park, but the company will need to ensure — subject to consent — it caters for all users of the recreation reserve on which it...
Final stretch for Discovery Intern contestant
Final stretch for Discovery Intern contestant
The next two weeks may prove to be the longest of Sophie Piearcey's life.
Concern over OIA Bill submission
Concern over OIA Bill submission
A Queenstown Lakes district councillor has raised concerns over the council’s submission on the proposed Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, labelling one aspect of it as "fearmongering".
Sustained attack on lake weed
Sustained attack on lake weed
Divers will work by hand and with underwater chainsaws in Lake Wakatipu tomorrow fighting to keep lagarosiphon out of the water, in an operation that has not been attempted before.
Ban on Lake Hayes reserve camping
Ban on Lake Hayes reserve camping
All overnight camping will be banned at three reserves around Lake Hayes, including the pavilion and show grounds, and a slightly expanded area at the Shotover Delta, from February 16.
Skyline seeks car park referral
Skyline seeks car park referral
Skyline Enterprises Ltd has applied for a direct referral to the Environment Court for its proposed multilevel car park.
Remarkables Primary manager stays
Remarkables Primary manager stays
The Remarkables Primary School board says the school is in a "positive place" as it starts the 2018 school year, but its limited statutory manager will continue working with the board.
Locked gates sought for problem camping spots
Locked gates sought for problem camping spots
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to restrict all overnight vehicle access to two of its trouble freedom camping spots until its bylaw can be reviewed.
Camp vision brought to life
Camp vision brought to life
Almost four years to the day after United States philanthropists Debbi and Paul Brainerd bought a 1.6ha site in Glenorchy, the doors will officially open on their pioneering Camp Glenorchy project.
‘Incident’ sparks search for man
‘Incident’ sparks search for man
Police in Queenstown carried out a scene examination in the grounds of a church in the resort’s CBD yesterday.
WorkSafe to look at hospital’s health, safety
WorkSafe to look at hospital’s health, safety
Worksafe staff will comb Lakes District Hospital for health and safety risks next week.
Heavy rain leaves damage in wake
Heavy rain leaves damage in wake
From the hottest day on record to snow in three days.
Man sought over incident in Queenstown CBD
Man sought over incident in Queenstown CBD
Queenstown police are asking for help from the public to identify a man they want to speak to about an alleged incident in the town this week.
Hot hospital prompts mayor to take action
Mayor taking hospital concerns to minister
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he will be raising issues with the Southern DHB in respect of Lakes District Hospital with the Minister of Health.
'Absolutely roasting' hospital temperature floors patient
'Absolutely roasting' hospital temperature floors patient
A patient at Lakes District Hospital says the temperature inside the building was ''absolutely roasting'' and he was sweating while inactive last week.
Drone case transferred
Drone case transferred
A Chilean man charged with flying a drone near helicopters fighting a huge fire near Wanaka on January 3 has had his case transferred to Hamilton.
Conditions 'hazardous' at hospital
Hospital staff say hot conditions hazardous
Staff at Lakes District Hospital are working in ''untenable'' conditions and fear someone will die if the Southern DHB does not act quickly to address their concerns.
Council fined over sewage discharge
Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into river
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he was disappointed the ORC chose to prosecute the district council after sewage was discharged into the Kawarau River.