CEO takes issue with Cooper
CEO takes issue with Cooper
A war of words between Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Debra Lawson and former mayor Warren Cooper over the controversial airport shares sale continued yesterday.
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QAC's deal is brilliant, institute fellow says
QAC's deal is brilliant, institute fellow says
New Zealand Institute of Directors accredited fellow John Harrington, of Arrowtown, told the Otago Daily Times yesterday the controversial deal between Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) and Auckland International Airport Ltd (AIAL) was "absolutely brilliant" and the QAC board should be congratulated.
Junior interfields series turns 25
Junior interfields series turns 25
The 2010 Dynastar Lange junior interfields ski-race series began at Coronet Peak on Saturday, with the first of six events planned for this season.
Rugby: Ex-SA skipper hands on hints for Cup hosts
Rugby: Ex-SA skipper hands on hints for Cup hosts
Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad jokingly requested some "healing time" before answering any questions from Queenstown media about the South Africans' performances in the Tri-Nations while in the resort yesterday.
Airport explanation cause for 'further alarm'
Airport explanation cause for 'further alarm'
"Further alarm" was created for Queenstown Chamber of Commerce board members on Monday after Queenstown Airport Corporation chairman Mark Taylor addressed a meeting, chamber chairman Alastair Porter said last night.
Former 'Bok captain springs into action
Former 'Bok captain springs into action
Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad thought jumping from AJ Hackett's 134m Nevis Bungy yesterday morning would be "OK".
Grant boost for abuse prevention network
Grant boost for abuse prevention network
The Wakatipu Abuse Prevention Network has received a $66,000 operational grant from the Central Lakes Trust, to be paid over the next 12 months, which will help it provide an improved level of service and safer working environment.
Chamber memorandum inaccurate - chairman
Chamber memorandum inaccurate - chairman
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) chairman Mark Taylor expressed his "disappointment" to the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce board at a meeting yesterday afternoon, regarding a memorandum sent out to its members on Friday.
Braving the storm and surf
Braving the storm and surf
Most people avoid storms, but one Queenstown man spent about a month recently actively chasing them with two keen Australian surfers to film their adventures for the Discovery Channel.
Stance on airport clarified
Stance on airport clarified
Members of the newly-formed Queenstown Community Strategic Assets Group (QCSAG) had no financial interest in Queenstown Airport, group spokesman John Martin said in a "categorical statement" to the Queenstown Times on Friday.
Airport deal investigation wanted
Airport deal investigation wanted
The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce board last night issued a recommendation the Queenstown Lakes District Council investigate whether there had been a breach of Queenstown Airport Corporation's responsibilities under its Statement of Intent.
Share issue not 'good judgement'
Share issue not 'good judgement'
Queenstown Airport Corporation chairman Mark Taylor said under the board's constitution it "can issue further shares", but it was "good judgement" it did not.
QAC deal leaves Cooper 'aghast'
QAC deal leaves Cooper 'aghast'
Former mayor Warren Cooper is calling for the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) board of directors to either resign or explain themselves to the community after a deal with Auckland International Airport Ltd (AIAL) left him "aghast".
Opponents critical
Opponents critical
The Queenstown Lakes District Council had been "hoodwinked" and the deal the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) had done with Auckland International Airport Ltd (AIAL) was "cute", Queenstown businessman John Martin said yesterday.
Director reappointed
Director reappointed
After the success of this year's Queenstown Winter Festival, director Simon Green has been reappointed to manage next year's event.
Young skiers and boarders in spotlight
Young skiers and boarders in spotlight
A high-flying weekend looms at The Remarkables with the first of the 2010 season's Youth Mini Shred series.
Chamber disquiet at airport alliance
Chamber disquiet at airport alliance
The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce called an urgent meeting yesterday morning to discuss what it regarded as "an increasingly contentious releasing of shares" by the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) to Auckland International Airport Ltd (AIAL).
Growth constraint charge rejected
Growth constraint charge rejected
The suggestion Auckland International Airport Ltd (AIAL) was looking to constrain tourism growth was "completely at odds" with its strategic plan, Auckland Airport communications adviser Andrew Pirie said yesterday.
Chairman acknowledges critics, stands by decision
Chairman acknowledges critics, stands by decision
While Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) chairman Mark Taylor has "some sympathy" for those critical of the decision to create and sell 24.99% of shareholding in the airport to Auckland International Airport Ltd without telling the community, he stood by the board's decision.
Invitation to newly marrieds
Invitation to newly marrieds
Queenstown could be the honeymoon destination of choice for Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Rawat if an official invitation is accepted.