Second unit now operational
A second reactor and clarifier at the Shotover wastewater treatment plant is now fully operational, doubling its capacity and putting an end to wastewater entering the plant’s oxidation ponds.
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Project to create academic retreat restarted
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Project to create academic retreat restarted
The University of Otago has restarted a project to transform a former farm homestead overlooking Lake Wakatipu into an academic retreat and conference venue.
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Voicing of views called for: mayor
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Voicing of views called for: mayor
The Queenstown Lakes district’s new mayor says he wants councillors to freely express their views in public and listen for the "whispers among the noise" on social media.
Ultrarunner’s lucrative 25 seconds
Ultrarunner’s lucrative 25 seconds
A local ultrarunner who is used to running for hours surprised himself by taking out the inaugural Bayleys Brecon St Grunt charity event — racing up and down Queenstown’s Brecon St steps — in a...
Spicy sausage scores big
Spicy sausage scores big
Arrowtown's Fergbutcher has proof its sausages are a cut above.
Walker hangs up the helmet
Walker hangs up the helmet
There's been a changing of the guard at the Queenstown Trails Trust.
‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp
‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp
A lot of country was solid bracken fern and gorse which was cleared with a bulldozer or digger.
Tributes for man who died
Tributes for man who died
Tributes to an Irishman who reportedly died in a fall from a balcony in Queenstown have appeared in Irish newspapers.
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Ayrburn Classic car show up for award
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Ayrburn Classic car show up for award
Arrowtown's Ayrburn developer Chris Meehan is "beyond thrilled" his hospitality precinct’s car show is up for an international award after only its first year.
Turning grit into gold
Foxfolk turns grit into gold
The Covid lockdown was a turning point in the life of Queenstown entrepreneur Mikkel Johannessen.
Popular ice-cream brand on way for Queenstown
Popular ice-cream brand on way for Queenstown
One of New Zealand’s favourite ice-cream brands is coming to Queenstown’s CBD.
Man accused of ‘mindless’ arson attacks on towers
Man accused of ‘mindless’ arson attacks on towers
An Albert Town man has been accused of a series of "mindless" arson attacks on cellphone towers in the region over the past few months.
Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project
Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project
The company behind a massive remediation project at Queenstown’s Oaks Shores complex has received the top gong for the work.
Stepping up for showdown
Stepping up for showdown
It's all go for the Grunt.
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Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer
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Queenstown man given another ‘last chance’ after assaulting bouncer
A Queenstown man who broke a bouncer’s jaw with a coward punch, then attacked a total stranger in the street, has been given his second "last chance" in two years.
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Light show company seek permanent site
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Light show company seek permanent site
The people behind a Queenstown light show are hoping to secure a long-term home for the latest iteration of the family-friendly attraction.
Cycle link step closer
Cycle link step closer
A long-awaited bike trail between the southern suburbs and Frankton could be open next year.
Community spirit recognised
Community spirit recognised
Long-time Queenstown resident Karunakaran Kuppusamy is presented with an appreciation award by the High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, Neeta Bhushan, during the Diwali Festival at the...
Final results deliver change of fortune for councillor
Final results deliver change of fortune for councillor
Final local election results released today have yielded a change of fortune for a one-term Queenstown Lakes district councillor.
Wānaka rider retains title
Wānaka rider retains title
More than 150 bikers braved rain, wind and sunshine during the third edition of the Glenorchy Gravel Grind on Saturday.