Gold & silver for Queenstown students
Gold & silver for Queenstown students
Two of Queenstown Athletics’ rising stars shone brightly at last week’s national track and field champs in Dunedin.
Key Wakatipu forward Bradley back in action
Key Wakatipu forward Bradley back in action
Though well beaten by Gore’s Eastern Northern Barbarians in their first preseason game last Saturday, Wakatipu Premiers rugby fans at least got to see talismanic former No 8 Bradley Cross back on...
Queenstown hot pools full steam ahead
Queenstown hot pools full steam ahead
An Australian entrepreneur and engineer’s taking the plunge in Queenstown this year with two hot pools facilities geared towards the growing health and wellness market.
No ACC help over PTSD dismays
No ACC help over PTSD dismays
A veteran Kingston firefighter suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) says he was left in the lurch by the ACC because he was a volunteer.
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MP frustrated by fewer Wellington-Queenstown flights
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MP frustrated by fewer Wellington-Queenstown flights
Southland MP Joseph Mooney says it is cheaper and faster to fly to Australia from Queenstown than heading to the capital.
Revaluations push average above $2m
Revaluations push average above $2m
Property valuations are set to be posted to owners in the Queenstown Lakes and the average house value is now above $2 million.
Runway safety project set to reduce risk
Runway safety project set to reduce risk
Queenstown is now home to the first engineered materials arresting system (emas) in Australasia.
Repairs to roads may cost close to $2m
Repairs to roads may cost close to $2m
Road repairs across the Queenstown Lakes District, after last year’s rainstorms, will cost an estimated $1.92 million according to a report to the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Property...
Joint exercise on simulated oil spill ‘a valuable opportunity’
Joint exercise on simulated oil spill ‘a valuable opportunity’
A multi-team response to a joint exercise testing the response to an oil spill in Lake Wakatipu was successful, says the Otago Regional Council investigation team leader Peter Kelliher.
Queenstown community stalwart dies
Queenstown community stalwart John MacDonald dies
Queenstown community stalwart John MacDonald died peacefully in Christchurch on Saturday, following a lengthy battle with illness.
Survey shows quality of life up despite cost-of-living stresses
Survey shows quality of life up despite cost-of-living stresses
Queenstown Lakes residents’ overall quality of life has improved over the past year despite cost-of-living pressures, according to the district’s annual Quality of Life survey.
Frustration complaint not acted upon
Frustration complaint not acted upon
A Jack's Point resident is frustrated the Queenstown council is washing its hands of his complaint about illegal freedom camping in picturesque Homestead Bay.
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First 25 subdivision homes sell fast
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First 25 subdivision homes sell fast
They are all gone.
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Tourism college graduates’ future ‘bright’
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Tourism college graduates’ future ‘bright’
The future is bright for about 100 Queenstown Resort College students, who celebrated their graduation yesterday.
Alleged speedster’s name suppressed
Alleged speedster’s name suppressed
A man charged with operating a 2019 Lamborghini Huracan with an unnecessary exhibition of speed in Queenstown will keep his name secret, for now at least.
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Govt needs to ‘pony up the infrastructure’ for growth
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Govt needs to ‘pony up the infrastructure’ for growth
Queenstown businesspeople sent a clear message to Wellington yesterday, via Act New Zealand leader and deputy prime minister-in-waiting David Seymour.
Gift improves access for those with MS
Gift improves access for those with MS
A special donation is promising to reopen the community for those living with multiple sclerosis in South Canterbury.
CPlay gets new seats
CPlay gets new seats
Timaru’s CPlay playground is continuing to expand with the addition of two new seats.
Open home pencilled in till 2032
Open home pencilled in till 2032
Seven more years.
Two-tier elderly care
Two-tier elderly care
Elderly residents of Queenstown’s former Lake Wakatipu Care Centre who were relocated to plusher premises last September are not paying for the privilege.