Shotover wastewater discharge to start tomorrow
Shotover wastewater discharge to start tomorrow
The direct discharge of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s Shotover River will start tomorrow.
Shotover whistleblower unrepentant
Shotover whistleblower unrepentant
Maverick Queenstown Lakes councillor Niki Gladding says she has no regrets about blowing the whistle on the council’s plans to directly discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
Fish & Game warn council that Shotover is protected
Fish & Game warn council that Shotover is protected
Fish & Game Otago is highlighting the fact the Shotover River is protected under a water conservation order and it will be watching closely to ensure water quality and amenity values are...
Councillor may be stripped of committee roles
Councillor may be stripped of committee roles
Councillor Niki Gladding may be stripped of her committee roles after blowing the whistle on Queenstown District Council's plan to directly discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
$45.5m for Queenstown property sets national record
$45.5m for Queenstown property sets national record
A Queenstown property has just set the national lifestyle property price record.
Wastewater discharge into Shotover set to begin
Wastewater discharge into Shotover set to begin
The direct discharge of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s Shotover River is expected to start early next week.
Queenstown resident launches ‘no confidence’ petition
Queenstown resident launches ‘no confidence’ petition
Queenstown resident Dana Burton has launched a petition for a public vote of no confidence in Queenstown’s council.
It’s ‘Clare’ she’s making an ‘Impact’
It’s ‘Clare’ she’s making an ‘Impact’
She only settled in the Whakatipu in late 2019, just before Covid.
Community chips in
Community chips in
Queenstown's Happiness House has a flash new pataka kai — or community pantry — after a team effort by volunteers.
Motatapu athletes provide funding boost
Motatapu athletes provide funding boost
Motatapu entrants this year collectively raised more than $15,000 for three Queenstown charities.
Taking fashion from drab to fab
Taking fashion from drab to fab
Second-hand pieces and recycled fabrics are set to be the star of the show in Queenstown this Saturday night.
Blending hops with heritage
Blending hops with heritage
Fresh hops are set to undergo the ultimate historical journey again this weekend.
Chocolate giant Lindt opening Queenstown store
Chocolate giant Lindt opening Queenstown store
Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company Lindt confirms it is opening its first South Island store in Queenstown next weekend.
Unseasonal start
Unseasonal start
Queenstown's SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team’s campaign for the 10-peat starts at home tomorrow night.
Wakatipu out for revenge
Wakatipu out for revenge
This Saturday’s season-opener for the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side couldn’t have better plot lines.
Rare Dalefield land offering
Rare Dalefield land offering
A boutique rural lifestyle subdivision has been launched in Queenstown’s exclusive Dalefield.
$6.9m v $80k: How homes in suburbs stack up
$6.9m v $80k: How homes in suburbs stack up
A Queenstown suburb tops the list in Corelogic's latest data detailing the most expensive houses in the country.
Spectre of legal action over discharge raised
Spectre of legal action over discharge raised
Legal action could stop treated wastewater being directly discharged into Queenstown’s Shotover River.
Daily treated wastewater discharges set
Daily treated wastewater discharges set
The Central Otago District Council (CODC) has raised concerns regarding plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River, though it does not believe the move will impact downstream...
River wastewater: 'I would happily let my children swim there'
River wastewater: 'I would happily let my children swim there'
A senior Queenstown council manager says he would happily let his children swim in a river where treated sewage will be discharged within days.