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QueenstownOctober 6

Long-awaited regional deal finally signed

Queenstown’s traffic congestion made its own point to the government minister sent to sign a deal aimed at addressing the pressures of growth in the region.
Guy Williams
    Long-awaited regional deal finally signed
    Long-awaited regional deal finally signed
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    QueenstownOctober 6

    Government in negotiations to buy land for second Queenstown high school

    With Queenstown's only high school facing severe roll growth pressure, the Government yesterday committed to a 12-classroom extension to allow it to enroll another 255 students.
    Philip Chandler
    Government in negotiations to buy land for second Queenstown high school
    Government in negotiations to buy land for second Queenstown high school
    QueenstownOctober 6

    Massive Walter Peak blaze grows to 1200 hectares

    Crews will continue battling a huge vegetation fire on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu, as forecast wind is likely to make efforts more challenging.
    Massive Walter Peak blaze grows to 1200 hectares
    Massive Walter Peak blaze grows to 1200 hectares
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    QueenstownOctober 6

    Queenstown cable car company wants to use reserve land

    The team behind the Queenstown cable car proposal is seeking approval to travel over council reserve land in order to get the fast-track tick.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Queenstown cable car company wants to use reserve land
    Queenstown cable car company wants to use reserve land
    QueenstownOctober 6

    New classrooms for Queenstown and money set aside for second high school

    Queenstown’s booming  high school will get 12 new classrooms — and money has been set aside for a second school in the resort, the government says.
    New classrooms for Queenstown and money set aside for second high school
    New classrooms for Queenstown and money set aside for second high school
    QueenstownOctober 6

    Blaze near Queenstown spreads; battle to resume tomorrow

    A major blaze that threatened the Walter Peak homestead near Queenstown is not yet under control, but firefighting operations have finished for the day.
    Blaze near Queenstown spreads; battle to resume tomorrow
    Blaze near Queenstown spreads; battle to resume tomorrow
    QueenstownOctober 6

    ‘Difficult decision’: Police pause search for missing Queenstown woman

    Police have paused the search for a missing Queenstown woman last seen more than two weeks ago.
    ‘Difficult decision’: Police pause search for missing Queenstown woman
    ‘Difficult decision’: Police pause search for missing Queenstown woman
    QueenstownOctober 5

    Family, friends left heartbroken after fatal Queenstown crash

    The man killed in a horror crash near Queenstown on Sunday was in the country to build a better life and support his family back home in India, a friend says.
    Family, friends left heartbroken after fatal Queenstown crash
    Family, friends left heartbroken after fatal Queenstown crash
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    QueenstownOctober 5

    Manager stole cash, goods from Arrowtown shop

    An Arrowtown woman who stole $5500 in cash and goods from the convenience store she managed has been sentenced to community detention and community work.
    Guy Williams
    Manager stole cash, goods from Arrowtown shop
    Manager stole cash, goods from Arrowtown shop
    QueenstownOctober 5

    Friend of missing Queenstown woman remaining optimistic

    A close friend of a woman missing near Queenstown for more than a fortnight is not giving up hope that she will be found safe.
    Friend of missing Queenstown woman remaining optimistic
    Friend of missing Queenstown woman remaining optimistic
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    QueenstownOctober 4

    Technology helps drive stellar season at Coronet

    Despite a fickle start to this winter, Coronet Peak ski area manager Nigel Kerr has hailed this season as the second-best in recent history.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Technology helps drive stellar season at Coronet
    Technology helps drive stellar season at Coronet
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    QueenstownOctober 4

    Chain of factors behind Bowen St deluge

    A torrent of floodwater that swept down lower Bowen St and inundated several Gorge Rd businesses was caused by a chain of factors, Queenstown’s council says.
    Guy Williams
    Chain of factors behind Bowen St deluge
    Chain of factors behind Bowen St deluge
    QueenstownOctober 4

    Extensive search for Erika continues

    Search efforts are continuing this weekend for a Queenstown woman now missing for a fortnight.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Extensive search for Erika continues
    Extensive search for Erika continues
    NewsSeptember 9

    Worried A’town will lose its heritage values?

    Worried A’town will lose its heritage values?
    Worried A’town will lose its heritage values?