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Queenstown council bylaw flawed, court rules
Queenstown waterfront vendors are claiming victory after the High Court struck down rules hindering their trading.
Guy Williams
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Healthcare boost of $128m ‘huge step forward’
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Healthcare boost of $128m ‘huge step forward’
Healthcare services in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago will begin expanding next year with $128m in additional operational spending over the next four years, the Health Minister says.
Celebrity chef treated like ‘God’
Celebrity chef was treated like ‘God’
A Queenstown chef who quit amid accusations of inappropriate behaviour was treated like ‘‘God’’ by management, an insider says.
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
The Australian behind a massive development proposal for Queenstown has made a third bid for fast-track approval.
Fuel crisis a ‘wake-up’ for Queenstown
Fuel crisis a ‘wake-up’ for Queenstown
A proponent of electrifying Queenstown says if anything good comes out of the global fuel crisis, it’ll be the acceleration of the Whakatipu’s transition away from fossil fuels.
New women's shed builds national interest
New women's shed builds national interest
Queenstown's Women’s Shed Aotearoa’s new home is on track to be fitted out next month.
Frankton bookshop becomes reality
Frankton bookshop becomes reality
A new bookshop at Frankton’s Country Lane is a safe place for ‘‘nerds and geeks’’, its owners say.
Howards Dr roundabout rethink
Howards Dr roundabout rethink
The Howards Dr intersection with the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway may be signalised instead of becoming a roundabout, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says.
Frizzell reflects on long career
Frizzell reflects on long career
Artist Dick Frizzell says it has taken ‘‘steely resolve’’ to continue producing work that challenges cultural boundaries.
A’town muscles up for character fight
A’town muscles up for character fight
Arrowtown Inc’s gearing up to appeal the removal of design guidelines from the district plan that protect the township’s special character.
Contract wrangle over
Contract wrangle over
A Queenstown developer’s run out of legal road in his bid to cancel two off-the-plan apartment sales in his Clubhouse Lane development in Jack’s Point.
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Drunk assaulted two women in Queenstown bar
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Drunk assaulted two women in Queenstown bar
A man who tried to force his way into a toilet cubicle in a Queenstown bar told the women inside to "go back to your own country".
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
The future of the Lynch Block is coming back to the Queenstown council table.
Diversity celebrated at festival
Diversity celebrated at festival
More than 3000 people enjoyed cultural performances and food from around the world while taking the chance to learn about their community’s diversity at the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural...
Macetown road permit system starts
Macetown road permit system starts
Paid access to an iconic Otago historic reserve is about to go live.
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
A decision to proceed with the discharge of wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant into the Kawarau River is not his preferred option, Queenstown Lakes Mayor John Glover says.
Second-hand to showstoppers
Second-hand to showstoppers
A community sustainable fashion event next Saturday promises a night of ‘‘upcycled couture and eco-chic extravagance’’, its organisers say.
World on show
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.
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‘Bloody relieved’ council house sale money to go to reserve fund
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‘Bloody relieved’ council house sale money to go to reserve fund
A Lake Hayes resident says she’s ‘‘bloody relieved’’ by the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s change of heart over the proceeds of the sale of an Arrowtown property.
Medical centre picks new portal after hack
Medical centre picks new portal after hack
Queenstown Medical Centre (QMC) will phase in a new patient portal from next Friday to replace its hacked Manage My Health (MMH) app.