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QueenstownAugust 17

Queenstown artist’s painting in Tuscany exhibition

A painting of a large peak overlooking Lake Wakatipu had winged its way to a place also synonymous with lakes and peaks.
Steve Hepburn
    Queenstown artist’s painting in Tuscany exhibition
    Queenstown artist’s painting in Tuscany exhibition
    QueenstownAugust 17

    Fast-tracked housing developments can’t be paused, despite mayor’s wishes — Bishop

    The housing and infrastructure minister says he can't legally pause fast-tracked housing developments.
    Fast-tracked housing developments can’t be paused, despite mayor’s wishes — Bishop
    Fast-tracked housing developments can’t be paused, despite mayor’s wishes — Bishop
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Arrowtown Golf Club upgrading practice facilities

    Arrowtown Golf Club is embarking on a $350,000 redevelopment aimed at giving members and visitors a better experience while staying true to its “local flavour”.
    Guy Williams
    Arrowtown Golf Club upgrading practice facilities
    Arrowtown Golf Club upgrading practice facilities
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Q’town’s fast-track activist

    She’s the local frontperson for growing opposition to fast-track legislation allowing out-of-zone housing developments in Queenstown — and even throughout New Zealand.
    Philip Chandler
    Q’town’s fast-track activist
    Q’town’s fast-track activist
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Abby completes trifecta

    Queenstown's suddenly become a breeding ground for professional cricketers.
    Philip Chandler
    Abby completes trifecta
    Abby completes trifecta
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Legend swim caps series

    Queenstown’s The Whakatipu Legend freshwater swim, next March, will provide the ‘grand finale’ of the upcoming Southern Lakes Swim Series (SLSS), described as the “gold standard” for challenging fresh water swim events.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Legend swim caps series
    Legend swim caps series
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Bowls and ice hockey stalwart remembered

    Longtime Queenstowner Terry Joyce, who died last month, aged 80, hugely contributed to both the local bowls and ice hockey clubs.
    Philip Chandler
    Bowls and ice hockey stalwart remembered
    Bowls and ice hockey stalwart remembered
    QueenstownAugust 15

    International youth tourney on the way

    Queenstown’s set to host the Youth Pan-Pacific Ice Hockey Series in October, marking the first time it’s been held in New Zealand.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    International youth tourney on the way
    International youth tourney on the way
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Mountainous mountain bike race

    A mountain biking Queenstown pair are taking on a challenging 2052km bikepacking race in a remote central Asian country this month.
    Philip Chandler
    Mountainous mountain bike race
    Mountainous mountain bike race
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Nominations for ‘Spirit’ awards open

    The search is on for those making an outstanding difference in Queenstown to be nominated for this year’s Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Nominations for ‘Spirit’ awards open
    Nominations for ‘Spirit’ awards open
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Air ambo users mostly not donating

    Of the thousands of people ferried by Queenstown's air ambulance service over the years, surprisingly few make a donation to say 'thanks'.
    Philip Chandler
    Air ambo users mostly not donating
    Air ambo users mostly not donating
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Breakfast radio spawned ‘Good Egg’

    He mightn't have his councillor or fulltime radio roles any more, but Queenstown personality Craig 'Ferg' Ferguson's as active as ever MC'ing community fundraisers.
    Philip Chandler
    Breakfast radio spawned ‘Good Egg’
    Breakfast radio spawned ‘Good Egg’
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Kiwi Park rallies for Dylan

    In what it's calling 'A Day for Dylan', Queenstown's Kiwi Park is donating all proceeds this Sunday to the family of 5-year-old local Dylan Yallop as they navigate his battle with relapsed stage 4 neuroblastoma.
    Philip Chandler
    Kiwi Park rallies for Dylan
    Kiwi Park rallies for Dylan
    NewsJuly 16

    Should Queenstown’s council be asking questions over Robins Rd delays?

    Should Queenstown’s council be asking questions over Robins Rd delays?
    Should Queenstown’s council be asking questions over Robins Rd delays?