Tracey Roxburgh

Promotion group not seeking extra funding

Promotion group not seeking extra funding

Destination Queenstown members have voted against asking for additional funding from the Queenstown Lakes District Council, a decision chief executive Graham Budd described as "very disappointing".

South Island high country access draft report released

A crown entity has released its draft report on public access in and around the South Island High Country, triggered after it heard "concerning messages" from private landholders.

Achiever hopes to inspire others

IFBB Bikini pro Sheena Martin has competed at the Olympia twice. Photo: D-Ray Photography

Achiever hopes to inspire others to succeed

Sheena Martin thought that by now she would be a successful lawyer and a mother. Instead, the 29-year-old has her sights firmly set on qualifying to compete in the Olympics of her sport and new career.

Much-loved rafting guide farewelled

Moana-Roa ‘‘Chief’’ Haare is farewelled by a funeral guard of honour at Lake Hayes. Photo:...

Much-loved rafting guide farewelled

Paddles were raised to form a guard of honour and a haka was performed to send a highly respected and loved Queenstown rafting guide on his final journey on Thursday.

Raft guide's death a 'great loss to all who knew him'

A haka is performed while paddles are raised to form a guard at the funeral of Moana-Roa 'Chief'...

Raft guide's death a 'great loss to all who knew him'

Paddles were raised to form a guard of honour while a haka was performed as a highly-respected and loved Queenstown legend was sent on his final journey this afternoon.

Hotel land sale approved: details secret

Hotel land sale approved: details secret

Mystery surrounds the site of a new hotel proposed to be built in Queenstown by a Chinese company.

Council extends camp's lease

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has extended the lease of the Frankton Camp for 12 months,...

Council extends camp's lease

Residents at the Frankton Camp have been given another 12 months to find alternative accommodation after the Queenstown Lakes District Council extended the camp's lease.

Cooling system on its way

A cooling system at Lakes District Hospital is due to be operational by the end of this year.

Ramada Hotel developer appeals consent refusal

An appeal has been lodged by the company proposing a $45 million hotel near Queenstown’s CBD after commissioners refused to grant consent last month.

Two safety notices lifted at Lakes hospital

Two of three improvement notices issued by WorkSafe to the Southern DHB in relation to Lakes District Hospital have been lifted.

Council to seek funding for toilets

The Frankton bus shelter and public toilets by Mary Jowett Architects. Photo supplied.

Council to seek funding for toilets

Government funding is to be sought for more public toilets in the Queenstown Lakes district, which has been caught short by its booming visitor population.

Frankton Bay safe, Lake Hayes still off-limits

Lake Hayes has been declared safe for swimming cyanobacteria scum was found. Photo: ODT files

Frankton Bay safe, Lake Hayes still off-limits

It is safe to swim at Frankton Bay in Lake Wakatipu again, but it will be at least another week before warning signs are removed from Lake Hayes.

Judge 'got it wrong' over discharge

Judge 'got it wrong' over assaults discharge

A man who assaulted his wife, daughter and best friend in Queenstown after uncovering an affair has been convicted after the Crown appealed a decision to discharge him without conviction.

Judge erred: Man convicted over triple assault

Judge erred: Man convicted over Queenstown triple assault

A man who assaulted his wife, daughter and best friend in Queenstown after uncovering an affair has been convicted after the Crown appealed a decision to discharge him without conviction.

English's last political task mirrors first

Former prime minister Bill English speaks at the official opening of Camp Glenorchy yesterday, on...

English's last political task mirrors first

It was perhaps fitting former prime minister Bill English spent his last official day at work in the heart of his old electorate.

Couple 'give back' with trailblazing camp ground

Camp Glenorchy founders Paul and Debbi Brainerd yesterday officially opened the camping ground -...

US couple 'give back' with trailblazing Glenorchy camp ground

A pair of United States philanthropists have opened a world-leading "zero energy" camp ground in Glenorchy and will be giving all profits back to the community they have fallen in love with.

Bunnings fails to gain consent

Bunnings New Zealand is reviewing its options after commissioners refused to grant consent for its Queenstown store.

DQ seeking funding rise; public forums on proposal

Queenstown will once again have it's very own ORC offices. Photo: ODT files

DQ seeking funding rise; public forums on proposal

Queenstown's regional tourism organisation is looking for a funding increase to help market the resort.

Red-letter-day as 10-year plan seen

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult thanked councillors for their "bravery" and foresight in adopting an ambitious draft 10-year plan yesterday, which he described as a "red letter day" for the district.

Swimming off limits - again

Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, photographed in Lake Hayes yesterday. Test results show the...

Swimming off limits - again

Seven days after signs advising against recreational swimming were taken down from Lake Hayes and an area of Lake Wakatipu, they have been put back.

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