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    Trust’s charity drive delivers

    NZ Open Charitable Trust trustee Sandi Young pictured with her kiwi artwork, one of 17 displayed...

    Trust’s charity drive delivers

    Three local charities will receive a slice of over $50,000, thanks to a newly-formed charitable trust and local businesses.

    QMC founder’s 50-year legacy

    Recalling Pat Farry’s contribution to Queenstown general practice: His widow Sue Farry and...

    QMC founder’s 50-year legacy

    The late Dr Pat Farry’s immense contribution to rural medicine and general practice education stemmed from his experience as a Queenstown GP. Philip Chandler examines his enduring...

    World on show

    The Remarks Dance Crew perform at last year’s festival. PHOTO: TIM SHOULTZ

    World on show

    More than 3300 people are expected to attend the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural Festival today, which this year coincides, fittingly, with Race Relations Day.

    Second-hand to showstoppers

    Victoria Peploe’s design was recognised as having the best use of fabric.

    Second-hand to showstoppers

    A community sustainable fashion event next Saturday promises a night of ‘‘upcycled couture and eco-chic extravagance’’, its organisers say.

    Rivers will be roaring during race

    Four-time world champ Canadian Gord Humphrey, pictured burning up Alberta’s Peace River, will...

    Rivers will be roaring during race

    For some thrilling jetboat racing at close quarters, the banks of Queenstown’s lower Shotover River will make a good viewing spot early afternoon this today.

    Cricket club celebrates standouts

    Photo: ODT files

    Cricket club celebrates standouts

    A host of local cricketers have been recognised during last Friday’s Queenstown Cricket Club awards.

    Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’

    Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’

    Local disc golfer Mikey Yu won last weekend’s 31st annual The Helicopter Line Queenstown Classic in the Gardens by a staggering 21 shots.

    Chasing more Maadi magic

    Members of Wakatipu High’s South Island gold medal-winning under-15 octuple sculls girls crew are...

    Chasing more Maadi magic

    A record-sized Wakatipu High rowing squad’s heading to Twizel’s Lake Ruataniwha for the massive national secondary schools Maadi Cup regatta with a huge target on their backs.

    Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m

    Granny Dennison’s Cottage at 11 Wiltshire St, Arrowtown.

    Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m

    One of the early cottages contributing to Arrowtown’s historic character is on the market.

    Shotover St blockbuster for sale

     CBD buying opportunities aren’t that common, Colliers’ Tim Stewart says.

    Shotover St blockbuster for sale

    A major Queenstown CBD commercial building with an all-up capital value (CV) of $36.4 million is for sale for the first time since it was built in the mid-to-late 2000s.

    Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back

    Crowds enjoy the Beat Girls performing at the 2025 Ripe festival. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back

    The ‘‘intimate’’ community vibe at Ripe is what keeps people coming back each year, the wine and food festival director says.

    ‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated

    The Bremner Bay Catchment Group monitoring water quality levels at Bremner Bay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    ‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated

    Levels of E. coli at Bremner Bay were at 10 times the safe swimming threshold after rainfall in January, a Wānaka water quality monitoring group says.

    Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns

    LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

    Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns

    A new alcohol Bill proposed by the government is a step backwards for public health and local democracy, a Lake Hāwea community activist says.

    A pathway to success

    Thomas van Hees

    A pathway to success

    Wānaka Football Club’s first team will embark on their second season in New Zealand’s highest level of football tomorrow when they host Christchurch’s Ferrymead Bays FC.

    Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce

    Photo: ODT files

    Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce

    Nine young Waitaki district shearers have received top›tier training in their field with support from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), the council says.

    Trust hosts Samoan health leaders

    Samoa’s Minister of Health Va’aaoao Alofipo. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Trust hosts Samoan health leaders

    A special delegation of Ministry of Health leaders and consultants from Samoa, hosted by the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (Opit), are in the Waitaki this week for a chance to observe the district’s...

    Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi

    With East Otago HS art teacher Rachel Foster are students (from left) Ruby Pullyn, Olivia Allsop,...

    Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi

    Mask designs inspired by traditional Māori kirituhi (tattoo) are the subject of East Otago High School students’ still life photography exhibition at the Palmerston Library.

    Rippa day despite the rain

    Home school student playing for Maheno School Ilai Samuelu, 8, speeds away from Fenwick School...

    Rippa day despite the rain

    Even wet weather could not ruin ‘‘a really fun and enjoyable day’’.

    Principal thrilled with event success

    More than 130 riders took part in the annual Papakaio 8 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge last weekend...

    Principal thrilled with event success

    The Papakaio 8 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge went off with a bang once again.

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    Sir Rod Drury named New Zealander of the Year

    Sir Rod Drury, of Queenstown, was last night named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te...

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    Sir Rod Drury named New Zealander of the Year

    Sir Rod Drury’s legacy will be one of ‘‘vision and generosity — proving that success and service can grow together’’.
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