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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation

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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has rejected Otago Regional Council allegations the Hāwea Wastewater Treatment Plant is overloaded and suffering from under-investment by the council.

Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators

The vehicle appears in a social media post advertising luxury airport transfers to the hotel....

Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators

Receivers appointed to one of the companies associated with late Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin have turned their attention to a luxury vehicle.

Autumnal celebration draws thousands

These stilt walkers captivated the crowds during the Arrowtown Autumn Festival street parade....

Autumnal celebration draws thousands

A glorious autumn day brought thousands of people into Arrowtown on Saturday for the high point of the township’s annual autumn festival.

Kea spread wings in new home

Showing off Kiwi Park Queenstown’s new kea aviary are, from left, general manager Richard Wilson,...

Kea spread wings in new home

Kiwi Park Queenstown’s most curious and charismatic residents have just got new digs.

Head tenants proving a ‘law unto themselves’

Head tenants proving a ‘law unto themselves’

When it comes to rental accommodation issues, the most complaints Queenstown’s Citizens Advice Bureau receives relate to head tenants — which they’re powerless to do anything about.

Two hurt in Kingston Rd crash

Two people have been injured after a crash on State Highway 6 near the Kawarau Falls area today.

Cleaners spot an opening

Aaron and Bridget Murphy with Partners in Grime’s new window cleaning van. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Cleaners spot an opening

A Queenstown home services company has made its window-cleaning operation a stand-alone business.

Bid fails to move festival to resort’s CBD

An aerial view of the Remarkables Park. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Bid fails to move festival to resort’s CBD

Despite high-level support, Snow Machine’s owner has failed in is bid to host his music festival in the CBD-adjacent Recreation Ground.

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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed

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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed

A former Bayleys agent has taken the company to court for allegedly reneging on his share of the commission on a $30 million Frankton land sale.

Queenstown tenant’s renting ‘hell’

Former tenant Vanessa Estupinan. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Queenstown tenant’s renting ‘hell’

After living in Queenstown for almost three years, a migrant from Ecuador says she has left town due to her bad experiences as a tenant.

Man remains critical after Queenstown balcony fall

The latest rating valuations for the Whakatipu, based on a property’s likely sale price last...

Man remains critical after Queenstown balcony fall

A man remains in a critical condition following a fall from a broken balcony at a Queenstown address last weekend.

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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah

The Arrow Miners Band (from left) Joe Guise, Lyn Jefcoate, Peter Doyle, Barbara Kerr, Cheryl...

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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah

The Arrow Miners Band have officially disbanded.

Sports noms haul for Queenstowners

Queenstowners included in the nominees for this year’s Central Otago Sports Awards include,...

Sports noms haul for Queenstowners

The Whakatipu is well represented in the finalist list for this year’s Central Otago Sports Awards.

Promoting Bitcoin bit by bit

Promoting Bitcoin bit by bit

Making Queenstown Bitcoin-friendly is the aim of a new community-led initiative.

Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead

Denise Heckler with Arrowtown’s new WWI memorial panel on Soldiers Hill. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead

A passionate Arrowtowner, Denise Heckler got the idea for a memorial panel remembering Arrowtown’s WW1 victims when she saw a panel beside the Glenorchy Hall several years ago.

Festival head-turners

Members of the Remarkable Men’s Ballet, from left, Irik Anderson, Steve Kay, Jim Curry, Uan...

Festival head-turners

It's an Arrowtown Autumn Festival first.

Plays sure to raise a laugh

Caitlin Rivers, left, and Jane Robertson preparing to appear in next week’s Pint-Sized Plays....

Plays sure to raise a laugh

A short attention span is all you need for some of the best theatrical entertainment you’ll see.

Cooking up a fundraiser

Junior Stampede ice hockey players, from left, Blake Campbell, 16, Noah Reid, 15, and Maddon...

Cooking up a fundraiser

Queenstown's future ice hockey stars are taking over an iconic Arrowtown business tomorrow, to help cover the costs of their 2025 season.

Ride chasing huge target for Reece

The late Reece McDonald pictured during last year’s annual Chopper Bike Ride. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Ride chasing huge target for Reece

There'll be an integral part of the annual Chopper Bike Ride missing from next month’s 230km grunt from Queenstown to Invercargill, but participants will be carrying him with them.

Bringing fire to the ice

Pictured at Queenstown Ice Arena last week are, back row, from left, Ice Blacks equipment manager...

Bringing fire to the ice

You can expect nine Queenstowners to help bring fire to the ice in Dunedin over the next 10 days.

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