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    Parent slams son’s school over Treaty stance

    Parent slams son’s school over Treaty stance

    A Queenstown parent is strongly critical his son’s school has recommitted to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, now the government has allowed schools to opt out.

    QMC pulling plug on hacked portal

    Queenstown Medical Centre. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    QMC pulling plug on hacked portal

    Poor communication and "mixed messaging" is behind Queenstown Medical Centre’s (QMC) decision to dump beleaguered patient portal provider Manage My Health (MMH), CEO Ashley Light says.

    Airport’s 3 million mark not likely ‘until the end of decade’

    Planes parked at Queenstown Airport. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Airport’s 3 million mark not likely ‘until the end of decade’

    The records continue to tumble at Queenstown Airport, although its boss reckons ‘the big one’ won’t be reached till the end of the decade.

    Q’town’s unlikeliest breakfast chef

    Mountain Scene’s chief news hound Philip ‘Scoop’ Chandler, left, and the late Sir Tim Shadbolt...

    Q’town’s unlikeliest breakfast chef

    Reflecting on the colourful life of longtime Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, who died last week, aged 78, you can probably indirectly blame me for his famous stint as a Basil Fawlty-type...

    Long time between drinks for old mates

    Mark ‘Horse’ Schultz, left, and Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson reunited in Queenstown this week after the...

    Long time between drinks for old mates

    In October 1995, Queenstowner Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson, then a part-time coach driver, had a long session on the wines with fellow driver Mark ‘Horse’ Schultz, whom he’d bump into around the country.

    Slip cuts Rees-Dart tramping route

    The slip in the Dart Valley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Slip cuts Rees-Dart tramping route

    A slip on a section of track in the Dart Valley has severed the popular Rees-Dart tramping circuit for the second time in 11 years.

    Population growth a ‘double-edged sword’

    Simon Battrick. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Population growth a ‘double-edged sword’

    When we think of the Queenstown-Lakes, images of adventure sports and stunning landscapes spring to mind.

    Finding her ‘tribe’ in Q’town

    The Tribe’s Sacha Adair. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Finding her ‘tribe’ in Q’town

    You could call her a Covid refugee. Fascinating "early 50s" business consultant Sacha Adair tells Philip Chandler why she’s relocated to Queenstown and explains why she visited the Homestead Bay...

    Best in show

    from left, John Sanders, Kate Hamilton, and Bruce Patton. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Best in show

    Three volunteers were singled out for recognition at last Saturday’s 110th ZQN Lake Hayes A&P Show — Alexandra farmer John Sanders, who was made a life member, president Kate Hamilton, who’s...

    Apt winner of golf fundraiser

    From left, event convener Linley Carter, winner Joel Hasselman and Frankton brigade senior...

    Apt winner of golf fundraiser

    Considering last Sunday’s 36th Altrusa International Queenstown Charity Golf Tournament mostly fundraised for the Frankton volunteer fire brigade, there couldn’t have been a more fitting winner.

    Outstanding community contributor

    Recently-deceased Maureen Thomson in Queenstown with her second husband, the late Bill Thomson....

    Outstanding community contributor

    A former Queenstowner who died just after Christmas, aged 87, is being remembered as a kind-hearted servant of the community, a hard worker and a great cook.

    Scholarships awarded

    Wakatipu High School. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Scholarships awarded

    Six more talented Wakatipu High School students have been given Kate Moetaua Foundation scholarships, which continue the legacy of the much-loved WHS teacher, who died in 2018.

    Highland hoedown to celebrate bard’s birthday

    Dance floor action from last year’s Arrowtown Burns Supper & Ceilidh. PHOTO: SARA TANSY

    Highland hoedown to celebrate bard’s birthday

    The 267th birthday of Scotland’s most famous poet will be celebrated with a proper knees-up in Arrowtown next Saturday night.

    Playhouse finds perfect home

    Wakatipu Plunket’s Tanya Moffat is pictured with local Mitre 10 Mega GM Paul Jackson and the...

    Playhouse finds perfect home

    Countless Whakatipu children for years to come will benefit from a special gift from the Whakatipu’s Mitre 10 Mega.

    Leaving hotel ‘in very good hands’

    Recently-departed local Sofitel GM Jeremy Samuels. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Leaving hotel ‘in very good hands’

    Ex-Sofitel Queenstown GM Jeremy Samuels, who last week took over running Sofitel Adelaide, quips he’s questioned why he’s left as the hotel’s enjoying record-breaking business.

    Physios set up clinic in Frankton

    Having been hospital-based, The Body Mechanics — staffed by physios, from left, Jodi Currie, Kate...

    Physios set up clinic in Frankton

    A Queenstown physiotherapist formerly contracted to provide physio services at Lakes District Hospital (LDH) is going out on her own with a team of senior therapists.

    ‘Not end of Q’town love affair’

    Crowne Plaza GM Stewart Manson pictured last week before this week becoming GM of Australia’s...

    ‘Not end of Q’town love affair’

    Having run Queenstown’s Crowne Plaza for six years, hotelier Stewart Manson says there are very few places he and his family would leave town for — "but to manage an iconic resort is one of those".

    Ice hockey summer bonanza opens up a third grade

    Colin McIntosh. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Ice hockey summer bonanza opens up a third grade

    It's still summer, but Queenstown’s about to host 43 games of competitive ice hockey.

    Bike fest returns full cycle

    Queenstown Bike Fest co-organiser Emmerson Wilken has a go at the log race during the 2024 event....

    Bike fest returns full cycle

    Starting tomorrow, Queenstown Bike Festival is back full noise after the brakes went on last year.

    ‘Back on track’ for delayed tour

    Eli Tregidga showing the way in a race in Booischot, Belgium, last June. PHOTO: @KURT...

    ‘Back on track’ for delayed tour

    Queenstown's sole rider in the Tour of Southland, starting Sunday, says it’s to his advantage the seven-day cycling race was postponed in November due to extreme weather.
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