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Government ‘misappropriating’ levy funds: deputy mayor
The government is ‘‘misappropriating’’ funds from international visitors, the deputy mayor of the Queenstown Lakes says.
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Slip closes West Coast highway
Slip closes West Coast highway
A slip has closed a highway on the West Coast due to significant flooding.
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Beacon Point issue headache for QLDC
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Beacon Point issue headache for QLDC
Despite reports coming in of public pooping, councils are powerless to stop it due to inadequate legislation, Queenstown’s deputy mayor says.
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Celebrations for gallery reopening
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Celebrations for gallery reopening
A host of events to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery and the grand opening of the new gallery extension, will take place from the start of next week.
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Re-homing call draws ‘strong’ response
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Re-homing call draws ‘strong’ response
There has been a ‘‘strong’’ response from the community to an appeal for new homes for birds from Oamaru’s dilapidated aviaries, the council says.
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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
Generations of people involved in the wool industry, from fleece to fashion, will help a family-run wool merchant celebrate 70 years in the industry this weekend.
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Warning over Queenstown cable car use
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Warning over Queenstown cable car use
A billionaire-backed cable car linking Queenstown and its airport risks becoming a ‘‘white-elephant’’ few locals use, the council has warned.
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Sunshine Bay luxury hilltop lodge for sale
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Sunshine Bay luxury hilltop lodge for sale
A luxury hilltop lodge almost hidden away in Queenstown’s Sunshine Bay is for sale as a freehold going concern.
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Procedures now available close to home
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Procedures now available close to home
Upper Clutha and Queenstown residents will now be able to access publicly funded endoscopy procedures closer to home.
Early starts guaranteed for Coronet Peak
Early starts guaranteed for Coronet Peak
Queenstown's Coronet Peak will be the first ski resort to open in New Zealand year in and year out thanks to new $2million-plus snowmaking technology, NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says.
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Use of foodbank surging
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Use of foodbank surging
The Oamaru foodbank has been slammed by an increase in demand as people are forced to choose between paying for petrol and food, the Salvation Army says.
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
The restoration of the ‘‘heart’’ of Waitaki Boys’ High School has been celebrated this month.
Wānaka FC battered by league leaders Cashmere
Wānaka FC battered by league leaders Cashmere
A bright start from Wānaka FC was extinguished by a red card last Saturday, resulting in a 9-0 home defeat to Cashmere Technical FC.
Planting day focuses on conservation and connection
Planting day focuses on conservation and connection
Love Wānaka’s industry planting day returns on April 23, with the event’s third edition set to be the best yet, the event's organiser says.
Shaw takes another win in 163km race
Shaw takes another win in 163km race
Sam Shaw’s win streak continued last weekend with a victory at the 163km Mackenzie Drover bike race.
Remembering Shrek 22 years later
Remembering Shrek 22 years later
Twenty-two years ago this week, Shrek the sheep was discovered on Bendigo Station after five years on the run.
Independent members appointed to committee
Independent members appointed to committee
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed three members of the public as independent members of its risk and assurance committee.
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Serial shoplifter pledges to turn life around
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Serial shoplifter pledges to turn life around
A Gore woman says a stint behind bars following a spree of thefts and wild driving has ‘‘given me my life back’’.
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Relocating Wachner Pl clock preferred option
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Relocating Wachner Pl clock preferred option
A plan to restore the Wachner Pl clock tower in the inner city has been rejected by the Invercargill City Council, with one councillor describing the former city landmark as an ‘‘expensive ornament’’.
Visitor options open from new Walter Peak zone
Visitor options open from new Walter Peak zone
New visitor experiences are being planned for one of Queenstown’s most special pieces of land.