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Luxon backs down on $52k housing entitlement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tries his hand at indoor skydiving during a visit to iFly in...

Luxon backs down on $52k housing entitlement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has backed down during a visit to Queenstown over claiming a $52,000 payment to cover accommodation expenses in Wellington - in a mortgage-free apartment.

Queenstowners say quality of life dropping

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Satisfaction with council falls further

Satisfaction with the Queenstown Lakes District Council has further declined and a third of residents say their quality of life has decreased in the past year.

Love affair with Queenstown

Aussie pro golfer Brad Kennedy with the Brodie Breeze after his second NZ Open win in 2020. PHOTO...

Love affair with Queenstown

He's almost qualified for a locals’ discount.

Course ‘could get fiery’

Daniel Hillier of New Zealand plays a shot during day one of the 2023 New Zealand Open at...

Course ‘could get fiery’

Kiwi golf pro Daniel Hillier is not ruling out a few mind games this week.

How it works: Pros partner with amateurs

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How it works: Pros partner with amateurs

Each of this week’s 156 pro golfers are partnered with a ‘pay to play’ amateur, competing in a teams event.

No great expectations from Aussies

NZ Open ambassadors, from left, Andy Lee, Ash Barty, Sean Fitzpatrick, Israel Dagg, Jeff Wilson,...

No great expectations from Aussies

They may be downplaying their abilities.

Build-to-rent plan in for consent

An artist’s impression shows what Queenstown’s first build-to-rent development, proposed on land...

Build-to-rent plan in for consent

Queenstown's first proposed build-to-rent proposal is in for resource consent.

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Turf management grads at NZ Open

Te Pūkenga’s Cromwell campus sports turf management course head John Prunnell is teaching eight...

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Turf management grads at NZ Open

A group of Te Pūkenga students have started their new careers on a high this week.

Work experience on the green for Otago Polytech students

Work experience on the green for Otago Polytech students

A group of Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga students have started their new careers on a high this week.

Open purse hits $2 million

NZ Open tournament director Michael Glading. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Open purse hits $2 million

It's not an insignificant feat.

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Pipe bands gather for competition

City of Dunedin Juvenile Pipe Band drummer Emily Franklin, 17, in action during her band’s...

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Pipe bands gather for competition

Queenstown got a taste of Scotland over the weekend, as 12 pipe bands gathered for the inaugural Queenstown Pipe Band Championships.

Open looks to birdies to boost charities

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Open looks to birdies to boost charities

Birdies made at one hole during next week’s New Zealand Open will boost the coffers of two charities.

'Absolute chaos' coming for Queenstown commuters

'Absolute chaos' coming for Queenstown commuters

The Queenstown Trails Trust boss is predicting "absolute chaos" for commuters of all types within the next three years.

ORC working on Orbus fixes

An Orbus driver shortage is being blamed on Queenstown’s rental housing issues. PHOTO: ODT FILES

ORC working on Orbus fixes

Queenstown's rental housing crisis appears to be a primary driver in the uplift in cancelled Orbus services.

Manager to step down after 16 years

Ross Lawrence has resigned from his 16-year job running The Remarkables skifield. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Manager to step down after 16 years

It's the end of an era.

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Centenarian waiting on King’s letter

Queenstown resident Margaret Reid celebrates her 100th birthday at the Wakatipu Care Home...

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Centenarian waiting on King’s letter

Margaret Reid had a birthday party fit for a queen yesterday — although she is still waiting on her letter from the King.

Centenarian celebrates in style

Queenstown resident Margaret Reid celebrates her 100th birthday at the Wakatipu Care Home...

Centenarian celebrates in style

Margaret Reid had a birthday party fit for a queen yesterday — although she is still waiting on her letter from the King.

From all corners to Queenstown

Wakatipu High School principal Oded Nathan, back left, pictured with representatives of 28 of the...

From all corners to Queenstown

Within Wakatipu High School’s almost 1500 students this year, about 55 different ethnicities — based on countries of birth — are represented.

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55 ethnicities among school’s pupils

Wakatipu High School principal Oded Nathan (back left) pictured with representatives of 28 of the...

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55 ethnicities among school’s pupils

Within Wakatipu High School’s almost 1500 pupils this year, about 55 different ethnicities — based on countries of birth — are represented.

Q’town Airport revenue, profit up 10%

A Qantas flight arrives from Australia into Queenstown last year. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

Q’town Airport revenue, profit up 10%

Queenstown Lakes District Council coffers will be boosted by just under $4 million through Queenstown Airport’s interim dividend.

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