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QLDC asks for Shotover discharge to be heard by court
The battle over whether Queenstown’s council should be able to discharge wastewater straight into the Shotover River could be heading to the Environment Court.
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Council gives nod to gambling application
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Council gives nod to gambling application
A new Queenstown gambling application has been approved by councillors despite a recommendation to turn it down in order to minimise harm.
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Dismissal of team leader unjustified, ERA finds
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Dismissal of team leader unjustified, ERA finds
A Queenstown team leader who lashed out at his managers over workplace changes has been awarded $10,000 after being wrongfully sacked.
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
Southland MP Joseph Mooney has traded in Queenstown suburbia for a Central Otago lifestyle block, but he is staying within his Southland electorate.
158 carparks proposed for Queenstown freedom campers
158 carparks proposed for Queenstown freedom campers
Queenstown Lakes District Council has devised a new plan to manage freedom campers.
Youth trust’s comeback trail
Youth trust’s comeback trail
The coming 30th anniversary of legendary Queenstowner Bruce Grant’s death has galvanised a trust set up in his name to lift its support for local youth.
Ward’s bodies of artwork
Ward’s bodies of artwork
There's never been a Queenstown art exhibition like it.
A decade of learning and leadership
A decade of learning and leadership
Shotover Primary School sure loves a birthday party.
Trust invests in future philanthropists
Trust invests in future philanthropists
Central Lakes Trust has provided a $50,000 grant to the 45South Community Foundation, formerly Wakatipu Community Foundation, to support the growth of local philanthropy and youth engagement across...
Super-charging Tech Queenstown
Super-charging Tech Queenstown
Technology Queenstown (TQ) recently appointed five new trustees to help guide the Whakatipu’s tech sector development agency.
Hospo precinct complete
Hospo precinct complete
With next Saturday’s opening of opulent, Chinese-inspired restaurant, Billy’s, based around a restored homestead, Queenstown’s Ayrburn hospitality precinct’s complete.
Squash squeezed out, again
Squash squeezed out, again
Squash New Zealand and Squash Otago are backing Queenstown Squash Club’s plea for council to incorporate courts in its $46million plans to up-size the Events Centre.
‘Let’s focus on Saturday first’
‘Let’s focus on Saturday first’
A White Horse Cup challenge against Upper Clutha next Saturday, then a likely home semifinal the following Saturday.
Seasons on ice edge for Stampede, Wild
Seasons on ice edge for Stampede, Wild
SkyCity Stampede ice hockey stalwart Lachlan Frear celebrated his 200th game in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League with two goals — and added a third during his 201st — helping his team move into...
Off to Oz and maybe the US
Off to Oz and maybe the US
Sensational performances at the recent NZ secondary school cross country champs in Whangarei have earned Wakatipu High students Siena Mackley and James Weber spots in the NZ XC team to compete in...
Support for sporty kids
Support for sporty kids
An expert in athlete development is returning to Queenstown to help parents of sporty children better understand how to support them.
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Group working to keep Macetown road open
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Group working to keep Macetown road open
A 140-year-old wrangle over who is responsible for maintaining the road to Macetown should be resolved before summer.
Showcasing a ‘quintessentially’ NZ image
Showcasing a ‘quintessentially’ NZ image
It's one of New Zealand’s most iconic images.
Thirty marathons in 30 days completed
Thirty marathons in 30 days completed: ‘one and done’
One Queenstown man’s marathon effort has come to an end, but he vows it was a "one and done".
Queenstown gets best payoff from solar panels
Queenstown gets best payoff from solar panels
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has found Queenstowners stand to gain the most from installing solar panels, followed by Auckland, then Christchurch, then Wellington.