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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

    Cops abandon pursuit due to “extreme danger”

    A drink-driver accelerated to more than 150kmh and overtook multiple vehicles in no-passing zones after police tried to pull him over.
    Louise Frampton
    Cops abandon pursuit due to “extreme danger”
    Cops abandon pursuit due to “extreme danger”
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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
    QueenstownAugust 15

    We are the world, we are the children

    Queenstown Primary School was awash with colour last Friday as students celebrated its13th annual International Day.
    Philip Chandler
    We are the world, we are the children
    We are the world, we are the children
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Prostate tech lands in Qtown

    A private urology practice has brought “gold standard” prostate cancer diagnostic technology to Queenstown.
    Prostate tech lands in Qtown
    Prostate tech lands in Qtown
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Making an impact on Love Queenstown

    Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours has become a Love Queenstown ‘Impact Partner’, strengthening its support for local climate, conservation and biodiversity projects.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Making an impact on Love Queenstown
    Making an impact on Love Queenstown
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Southern derby for the ages to decide champion

    After two of the most intense semifinals in New Zealand Ice Hockey League history, for the first time the finals series will be a belter of a southern derby.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Southern derby for the ages to decide champion
    Southern derby for the ages to decide champion
    QueenstownAugust 15

    Prop wins three awards

    Wakatipu Premiers rugby prop Camilo Henriquez Aguilar (pictured) took home three awards at last weekend's Wakatipu Rugby Club annual awards.
    Philip Chandler
    Prop wins three awards
    Prop wins three awards
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Housing growth fuels even bigger crises

    While enjoying a holiday in Far North Queensland — where the contrast with Queenstown couldn’t be more stark — I found myself triggered by a reference in a recent 'Mountain Scene'.
    Craig Douglas
    Housing growth fuels even bigger crises
    Housing growth fuels even bigger crises
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Key cable car appointment

    Queenstowner Toby Arnott’s now driving the proposed Queenstown Cable Car project.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Key cable car appointment
    Key cable car appointment
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    ‘Joyriders’ targeting Q’town cars

    A spate of vehicle thefts around the Whakatipu continues.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    ‘Joyriders’ targeting Q’town cars
    ‘Joyriders’ targeting Q’town cars
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Toru Central development all go

    Five years after Queenstown's first affordable housing complex was opened, work's due to start next month on an almost identical one next door.
    Philip Chandler
    Toru Central development all go
    Toru Central development all go
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    QueenstownAugust 15

    Robins Rd risks ’27 end

    One of Queenstown’s key arterial roads may not be fully reopen until next year.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Robins Rd risks ’27 end
    Robins Rd risks ’27 end
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    QueenstownAugust 14

    NZ Open drives nearly $34m impact

    This year’s NZ Open hit an above par result in economic returns for Queenstown and New Zealand tourism as a whole.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    NZ Open drives nearly $34m impact
    NZ Open drives nearly $34m impact
    QueenstownAugust 14

    Lizard lifeline on Peninsula Hill

    Four hectares of farmland on Peninsula Hill has been fenced off, cleared of predators and replanted in native plants to create a sanctuary for the region’s precious lizards.
    Guy Williams
    Lizard lifeline on Peninsula Hill
    Lizard lifeline on Peninsula Hill
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    QueenstownAugust 14

    ‘If Queenstown succeeds NZ succeeds’: Gondola backers welcome PM’s support

    The time has come for innovative solutions to relieve Queenstown’s transport and congestion issues, two separate proponents say.
    Matthew Littlewood
    ‘If Queenstown succeeds NZ succeeds’: Gondola backers welcome PM’s support
    ‘If Queenstown succeeds NZ succeeds’: Gondola backers welcome PM’s support
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    QueenstownAugust 14

    Drink-driver’s final warning after head-on crash

    A company director who caused a head-on crash while driving drunk in Speargrass Flat was also distracted by his phone, his lawyer says.
    Guy Williams
    Drink-driver’s final warning after head-on crash
    Drink-driver’s final warning after head-on crash
    QueenstownAugust 13

    Queenstown gondola might be a goer, National says

    If re-elected National will tackle traffic congestion in Queenstown, including possibly backing a gondola-based mass transit system, party leader Christopher Luxon says.
    Mike Houlahan
    Queenstown gondola might be a goer, National says
    Queenstown gondola might be a goer, National says
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    QueenstownAugust 13

    High school students caught up in Queenstown traffic woes

    Traffic congestion in Queenstown is doubling or tripling students’ travel time to high school.
    Philip Chandler
    High school students caught up in Queenstown traffic woes
    High school students caught up in Queenstown traffic woes
    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?