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QueenstownAugust 25

Councils effectively being set up ‘to fail’: Q’town deputy mayor

The National-led government has been accused of effectively “setting up” councils to fail after announcing a rates cap hot on the heels of its bed-tax U-Turn.
Ruby Shaw
    Councils effectively being set up ‘to fail’: Q’town deputy mayor
    Councils effectively being set up ‘to fail’: Q’town deputy mayor
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    QueenstownAugust 24

    QLDC councillors disappointed, not surprised as National rules out bed tax

    Costs to address Queenstown Lakes’ infrastructure issues may fall solely on residents’ shoulders after the National Party’s “shock” announcement ruling out a bed tax, the district’s mayor says.
    Ruby Shaw
    QLDC councillors disappointed, not surprised as National rules out bed tax
    QLDC councillors disappointed, not surprised as National rules out bed tax
    QueenstownAugust 23

    ‘Policy making in a state of panic’: Queenstown mayor slams decision to rule out bed tax

    The Auckland and Queenstown Lakes District mayors are both disappointed with National's announcement on Sunday ruling out the bed tax, with Auckland mayor Wayne Brown hitting out at National "walking away" from its commitment to the Auckland Regional Deal.
    ‘Policy making in a state of panic’: Queenstown mayor slams decision to rule out bed tax
    ‘Policy making in a state of panic’: Queenstown mayor slams decision to rule out bed tax
    QueenstownAugust 22

    ‘Adam’ award’s resort debut

    One of New Zealand’s most significant and anticipated art prizes is about to show in Queenstown for the first time.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    ‘Adam’ award’s resort debut
    ‘Adam’ award’s resort debut
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Fighting for Fiordland’s birds

    For nearly a decade, Mike Fisk, 69, has been running a self-funded group determined to preserve and enhance the native birdlife of Fiordland.
    Guy Williams
    Fighting for Fiordland’s birds
    Fighting for Fiordland’s birds
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Robinson headlines alpine ski fundraiser

    Queenstown Olympian and World Cup alpine skiing star Alice Robinson will headline a special event at Arthurs Point’s Cargo Brew Hall next month.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Robinson headlines alpine ski fundraiser
    Robinson headlines alpine ski fundraiser
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Women’s hockey team lifts CO crown

    For just the second time in 40 years, the Wakatipu Women’s field hockey team’s been crowned Central Otago Hockey champions.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Women’s hockey team lifts CO crown
    Women’s hockey team lifts CO crown
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    QueenstownAugust 22

    Promoting unique experiences

    Helping visitors find authentic experiences off the beaten track.
    Philip Chandler
    Promoting unique experiences
    Promoting unique experiences
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Treadmill tribute to vollies

    Queenstown’s chronic congestion’s finally led to something good.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Treadmill tribute to vollies
    Treadmill tribute to vollies
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Never say die: Waka girls storm to title

    The future of girls’ rugby at Wakatipu High’s looking bright after its 1st XV pulled off a stunning comeback victory over Cromwell College to win its first-ever piece of silverware.
    Guy Williams
    Never say die: Waka girls storm to title
    Never say die: Waka girls storm to title
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Chiropractor’s fresh start in Frankton

    Long-time Queenstown chiropractor Neki Patel has opened a new clinic in Frankton after a long break to rehab from major surgery.
    Guy Williams
    Chiropractor’s fresh start in Frankton
    Chiropractor’s fresh start in Frankton
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Rationale founder passes the reins

    After 27 years at the helm, Arrowtown’s Edward Guy’s handed over the reins of Rationale.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Rationale founder passes the reins
    Rationale founder passes the reins
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Queenstown artist lands surprise spot at Italian biennale

    Queenstown painter Pamela Wilson’s one of only 300 artists from around the world to be chosen to exhibit at a contemporary art show in Italy.
    Guy Williams
    Queenstown artist lands surprise spot at Italian biennale
    Queenstown artist lands surprise spot at Italian biennale
    QueenstownAugust 22

    WHS’ jazz legacy continues

    Wakatipu High School musicians hit the high notes at a recent youth jazz festival in Blenheim.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    WHS’ jazz legacy continues
    WHS’ jazz legacy continues
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    QueenstownAugust 22

    ‘Breakthrough’ moment for cable car project

    Southern Infrastructure boss Ross Copland describes last week’s announcement the proposed Queenstown Cable Car can access public transport funding as a “breakthrough” for the region.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    ‘Breakthrough’ moment for cable car project
    ‘Breakthrough’ moment for cable car project
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    QueenstownAugust 22

    Honey hiccup leaves passenger grounded

    An Australian man says some jars of mānuka honey in his carry-on bag led to security officers at Queenstown Airport sending him on a “wild goose chase” and resulted in him missing a flight home to Brisbane.
    Guy Williams
    Honey hiccup leaves passenger grounded
    Honey hiccup leaves passenger grounded
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Booming roll drives school expansion

    A new classroom block’s under construction at Hanley’s Farm’s fast-growing primary school.
    Guy Williams
    Booming roll drives school expansion
    Booming roll drives school expansion
    QueenstownAugust 22

    Nadia on the mend after Czech crash

    Young Queenstown downhill mountain bike racer Nadia Everett’s on the mend after a big crash, while brother Reece has had his best result of the season.
    Guy Williams
    Nadia on the mend after Czech crash
    Nadia on the mend after Czech crash
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    QueenstownAugust 22

    Glenorchy feeder ‘below acceptable performance’

    A new community battery energy storage system for Glenorchy is one step closer.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Glenorchy feeder ‘below acceptable performance’
    Glenorchy feeder ‘below acceptable performance’
    QueenstownAugust 21

    Riverstone release hits the market

    Prospective buyers in a new residential development at Frankton can get a first-hand look at the end product this Saturday.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Riverstone release hits the market
    Riverstone release hits the market
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    QueenstownAugust 20

    ‘Irreplaceable’ biodiversity at risk from Remarkables expansion — Doc

    The Department of Conservation is warning a fast-track proposal to expand The Remarkables skifield into a neighbouring alpine basin could destroy irreplaceable biodiversity.
    Guy Williams
    ‘Irreplaceable’ biodiversity at risk from Remarkables expansion — Doc
    ‘Irreplaceable’ biodiversity at risk from Remarkables expansion — Doc
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    QueenstownAugust 20

    Developer defends controversial fast-track homes plan

    The developer behind one of the most controversial fast-track proposals in Queenstown confirms he intends to re-lodge his application in the next month.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Developer defends controversial fast-track homes plan
    Developer defends controversial fast-track homes plan
    QueenstownAugust 20

    A rush of colour

    She’s about to ‘Paint the Town’.
    Tracey Roxburgh
    A rush of colour
    A rush of colour
    QueenstownAugust 20

    Fiddler makes her Royal entrance

    Queenstowner Erica Hastie is performing in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland's capital all month..
    Tracey Roxburgh
    Fiddler makes her Royal entrance
    Fiddler makes her Royal entrance
    QueenstownAugust 20

    US couple spend $10.2m on three Queenstown sections to build ‘masterpiece’ home

    A United States couple are behind the purchase one of the largest landholdings on Queenstown Hill.
    US couple spend $10.2m on three Queenstown sections to build ‘masterpiece’ home
    US couple spend $10.2m on three Queenstown sections to build ‘masterpiece’ home
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    QueenstownAugust 19

    Go-ahead for alcohol on bespoke scenic flights

    Queenstown flightseeing company The Helicopter Line (THL) has been granted an off-licence to sell alcohol as part of its bespoke flight packages.
    Guy Williams
    Go-ahead for alcohol on bespoke scenic flights
    Go-ahead for alcohol on bespoke scenic flights
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    QueenstownAugust 19

    Queenstown Airport to pay $15.3m to QLDC this year

    Queenstown’s council will receive a $15.3 million payout from the airport this year.
    Queenstown Airport to pay $15.3m to QLDC this year
    Queenstown Airport to pay $15.3m to QLDC this year
    QueenstownAugust 19

    Community sounds Powerhouse alarm: An open letter

    Over the past few months, we, the Fernhill and Sunshine Bay Community Association, have been collecting feedback from the Fernhill and wider community.
    Community sounds Powerhouse alarm: An open letter
    Community sounds Powerhouse alarm: An open letter
    NewsJuly 16

    Would you buy a house at Ridgeburn?

    Would you buy a house at Ridgeburn?
    Would you buy a house at Ridgeburn?