Healthcare needs focus of report
Backers of boosting health services in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago say there are opportunities to partner with private operators to enhance public health but the window will soon close.
Issues cited in mayoralty bid announcement
Issues cited in mayoralty bid announcement
John Glover has burst out of the gates early in his bid for the Queenstown Lakes mayoralty after three failed attempts to get on to the council.
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Compliance slipping across region
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Compliance slipping across region
The Shotover wastewater treatment plant is only one of a slew of plants failing to make the grade in the region, a new report shows.
Letter arrived after decision made
Letter arrived after decision made
Queenstown Airport gradually ramped up the pressure on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to address the increased bird strike risk caused by ponding on its failing wastewater disposal field.
Charges laid after co-operation refused
Charges laid after co-operation refused
A Queenstown woman refused to undergo breath-testing procedures after a tip-off to police about her poor driving in Arrowtown early yesterday.
Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism
Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism
Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache.
Mayor rejects union claim over new council building costs
Mayor rejects union claim over new council building costs
Queenstown's mayor is pouring cold water on a NZ Taxpayers’ Union claim the council is planning a "backdoor deal" with Ngāi Tahu Property to build an office building for itself.
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Dangerous dog classification appealed after alleged attack
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Dangerous dog classification appealed after alleged attack
A Queenstown dog owner has appealed a dangerous dog classification on the grounds he did not see the alleged attack, despite it happening only metres away.
School marking its 50-year milestone
School marking its 50-year milestone
"Happy birthday to us" was sung by Queenstown Primary School’s 600 pupils in unison yesterday morning to mark the 50 years the school has been at its Robins Rd site.
What’s in a name, book collector asks
What’s in a name, book collector asks
A Queenstowner has stumbled on a magical discovery.
Council puts wastewater results on website
Council puts wastewater results on website
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says it is publishing wastewater testing data on its website so the community has "accurate information".
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Coronet Peak replanting project ‘visionary’
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Coronet Peak replanting project ‘visionary’
A "visionary" project to recloak a large swath of Coronet Peak near Arrowtown has begun.
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Minister bullish on future of tourism industry
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Minister bullish on future of tourism industry
New Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston did not pull any punches in Queenstown yesterday, labelling a tired rhetoric around the attractiveness, or otherwise, of working in the industry...
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Youth centre brings Muslims together to break fast
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Youth centre brings Muslims together to break fast
A local Queenstown group has made it a tradition to give back to the community during the spiritual month of Ramadan, which wrapped up at the beginning of the week.
Queenstown Airport landing ranked second most beautiful in world
Queenstown Airport landing ranked second most beautiful in world
It has never been a secret to those in the South, and now Queenstown Airport's landing has received international acclaim.
Local women's rugby 'huge moment'
Local women's rugby 'huge moment'
Women's rugby in Queenstown’s come of age, literally, with the first 50-game blazers being presented after the Wakatipu Ladies team’s latest game last Saturday.
Taxpayers’ Union claim rebuffed
Taxpayers’ Union claim rebuffed
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers is pouring cold water on a New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union (NZTU) claim the council’s planning a "backdoor deal" with Ngai Tahu Property Ltd (NTP) to build an office...
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Council receptive to Arrowtown medical plan
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Council receptive to Arrowtown medical plan
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers says council will "certainly have a look" at a plan to extend an Arrowtown community facility to provide space for GPs.
Hospital wing may be empty for some time
Hospital wing may be empty for some time
Options for the now-vacant 36-room wing attached to Frankton’s Lakes District Hospital can finally be revealed. But it may be a long time before anything comes to fruition.
Beware of wandering deer
Beware of wandering deer
Drivers should watch out for deer stalking Queenstown country roads during hours of darkness.