Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
New Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover thrashed former mayor Glyn Lewers in the vote count by nearly 1000 votes.
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Artist in residence to display works
Artist in residence to display works
Tauranga’s Shona Mackenzie will have her works on display next weekend for the popular Labour Weekend Art Exhibition.
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
In absence of a cancer support group, two women are getting together to offer an ear and fresh air.
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From investigations to lowering police driving deaths
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From investigations to lowering police driving deaths
Simon Richards only ever intended on being in the police force for five years, but in the three decades he lasted, he says both crime and New Zealand Police changed drastically.
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Impressive physique takes sacrifice: bodybuilder
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Impressive physique takes sacrifice: bodybuilder
Dayna Lawton speaks about the ups and downs of bodybuilding, literally when it comes to the scales.
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Surprised by opposition to liquor store
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Surprised by opposition to liquor store
The man proposing to build a Super Liquor in Hāwea says he is surprised about the pushback his plans have received.
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Local physiotherapist and endurance athlete Helene Barron is inviting the community to a special screening of the powerful documentary Onwards.
Tulip grower plans to pass on the love
Tulip grower plans to pass on the love
Olivia Turner recalls her mother Deborah allocating a piece of the garden for her and one for her brother on most weekends on their farm in Riversdale.
A different kind of farm
A different kind of farm
Dale Courtenay was a teenager when she went to her first cattleyard sale and it was then she likely found her purpose in life — taking care of animals.
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Wastewater project ‘doomed from start’
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Wastewater project ‘doomed from start’
One of Lake Hawea’s biggest developers says the council’s plans to fix its wastewater woes is ‘‘doomed from the start’’.
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20ha golf course block for sale
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20ha golf course block for sale
One of Lake Hāwea’s biggest blocks is up for sale, and the ideal buyer should own a set of golf clubs.
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Residents angry over treatment plant costs
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Residents angry over treatment plant costs
Angry Hāwea residents say they have been left to foot the bill while rampant development has overloaded the town’s water treatment plant.
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Committee member refuses to step down
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Committee member refuses to step down
A Queenstown Lakes district councillor says he will not step aside despite admitting he should never have commented ahead of a contentious application for a Lake Hāwea liquor store.
History podcast on rise
History podcast on rise
The Upper Clutha History Society have been working hard to deliver audio stories about people and events in the district.
Zuka — A family-owned charmer
Zuka — A family-owned charmer
Olivia Caldwell samples authentic, healthy Japanese food — at an affordable price.
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Nadia is back in her 'happy place'
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Nadia is back in her 'happy place'
There is no better example than Nadia Lim that there are two sides to everyday life — it is just that most of us try keep the chaos locked down.
Pilots given flying start
Pilots given flying start
Three pilots have been awarded Warbirds Over Wanaka Scholarships, as the programme returns after a six-year hiatus.
Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Divers began their efforts to control the invasive lake weed lagarosiphon in Lake Wakatipu this week.
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HNZ input on liquor licence lambasted
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HNZ input on liquor licence lambasted
A pair of MPs are calling on Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) to butt out after it opposed a Hāwea liquor store over fears of youth binge drinking.
Climbing mountains to raise awareness of prostate cancer
Climbing mountains to raise awareness of prostate cancer
It could be said Neil Stichbury does not have luck on his side, but that has not stopped him from scaling the highest of new heights.