Process annoys GP
Process annoys GP
A Queenstown doctor says he is "not happy" with the process of electing two general practitioners to the board of the Southern Primary Health Organisation (PHO).
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Steamer begins centenary countdown
Steamer begins centenary countdown
TSS Earnslaw took 113 seniors plus grandchildren, visitors and fans of the historic steam ship on a 90-minute cruise from Steamer Wharf yesterday.
Art sale to boost feline fortunes
Art sale to boost feline fortunes
Efforts to tame and care for stray felines in the Wakatipu look set to get a much needed financial boost before kittens arrive when 100 artworks are exhibited for sale by Queenstown Cat Rescue over Labour Weekend.
GP backs Lakes District option for scanner
GP backs Lakes District option for scanner
A Queenstown GP says he is "utterly convinced" the Lakes District Hospital is the only site where a CT scanner should be based to serve Central Otago and he predicts once it's installed, "that's it for Dunstan".
Harsh landscapes lend show 'apocalyptic feel'
Harsh landscapes lend show 'apocalyptic feel'
The sights and sounds of the journey of two Wellington women through Argentina will open in Toi o Tahuna fine art gallery to coincide with Queenstown JazzFest.
Delay upsets medical centre
Delay upsets medical centre
If Queenstown Medical Centre knew selling Lakes District Hospital land was near impossible due to the "quagmire of covenants" reported by the National Health Board (NHB), the centre would have dismissed the Southern District Health Board's (DHB) request to put on hold plans for a private hospital with Southern Cross, while it investigated the possibility of moving the public hospital to the same site at Remarkables Park in a health-campus joint venture, a spokesman says.
Campervan facility
Campervan facility
Excavation work and tree removal to level 5000sq m of vacant land beside Lucas Pl, Frankton for a major campervan rental company is under way.
Hot tip: The Big Game – Live
Hot tip: The Big Game – Live
Queenstown's answer to "fan zones" will be held in the Memorial Hall for the final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Artists combine for show
Artists combine for show
Two Auckland artists will introduce their latest work in person at the launch of a double-billed exhibition at Milford Galleries Queenstown on Friday, October 21.
Film group deemed robust
Film group deemed robust
A decade in existence, the Queenstown Film Society "is in good shape as we move forward", returning president Tanya Surrey told members at the annual meeting this week.
St John has a quieter snow season
St John has a quieter snow season
The 2011 winter season was the quietest for medical emergencies for three years, thanks to the later-than-anticipated arrival of snow and the wide spread of school holidays.
Six put names forward for new health panel
Six put names forward for new health panel
Six Wakatipu residents have put their names forward for a new independent health panel. The panel will be responsible for ensuring the Southern District Health Board delivers on recommendations...
Centenary countdown to begin
Centenary countdown to begin
A concession for senior Wakatipu residents to cruise on the TSS Earnslaw for her 99th birthday will start the countdown to the week-long centenary celebrations for the historic Queenstown steamship.
Glowing report for school
Glowing report for school
Remarkables Primary School pupils are "well engaged with their learning" and are "well led and governed", a confident report card written by the national education watchdog says.
Light plane crash being investigated
Light plane crash being investigated
The Civil Aviation Authority will look into why a light private aircraft crashed through a fence at the end of a runway as the pilot attempted to take off from a high country station near Queenstown on Saturday.
Solo artist triumphs in Ultimate Battle of Musos
Solo artist triumphs in Ultimate Battle of Musos
Young singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith will support an established artist at Revolver and professionally record one of her original songs at Studio 183 after winning the 2011 Ultimate Battle of the Musos competition.
Hearing on school due in November
Hearing on school due in November
The High Court appeal against approval for a $3 millionto $5 million Catholic primary school on Speargrass Flat Rd, near Arrowtown, is expected to be heard in Invercargill in late November.
Testing time for tinderbox area
Testing time for tinderbox area
A fire exercise in Queenstown's vast and vulnerable "Red Zone" will use top personnel in incident management, deployed when the earthquakes hit Christchurch.
Pupils perform for a cause
Pupils perform for a cause
Coffee seekers were serenaded by 26 Queenstown Primary School pupils playing their ukuleles yesterday morning.
Hot tip: Queenstown Film Society presents its Short Film Night
Hot tip: Queenstown Film Society presents its Short Film Night
Movie fans have another chance to watch the cream of Wakatipu film-making talent when the Queenstown Film Society presents its Short Film Night tonight.