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Queenstown developers threatened with debt collectors
Queenstown developers behind a massive housing project have been threatened with debt collectors amid a bitter dispute with a fast-track panel.
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Motorhome speeding, seatbelts not worn
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Motorhome speeding, seatbelts not worn
Police stopped a motorhome for speeding near Kingston — and then found six of the eight occupants not wearing seatbelts.
Queenstown council boss quits
Queenstown council boss quits
Queenstown council's chief executive is stepping down after 10 years in the role.
‘Dash for Cash’ puts skiers to the test
‘Dash for Cash’ puts skiers to the test
Coronet Peak ski patroller James Bennett accepts the $1000 prize for winning the Dash for Cash race at the Queenstown ski area yesterday.
Frankton floated as alternative site for new council headquarters
Frankton floated as alternative site for new council headquarters
Frankton is a viable alternative to Queenstown’s CBD for a new council headquarters, a consultants’ report says.
Climate, biodiversity plan adopted by QLDC
Climate, biodiversity plan adopted by QLDC
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has officially adopted its third climate and biodiversity plan, charting a path towards reducing emissions, protecting biodiversity, and building resilience...
Renowned jetboat operation turns 60
Renowned jetboat operation turns 60
You wonder what Harold and Alan Melhop would make of it.
Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight
Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight
A team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against Queenstown's rampant rabbit population.
Flip-flop over standing for QLDC
Flip-flop over standing for QLDC
Having decided to pull the pin on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to seek an Otago Regional Council seat, outspoken former Glenorchy councillor Niki Gladding left it until just three days out...
Mayor’s vote seals decision to go with CCO
Mayor’s vote seals decision to go with CCO
A mayoral casting vote was needed to decide how Three Waters services will be delivered in the Queenstown Lakes district.
Dippie steps down as chairman of tourism giant
Dippie steps down as chairman of tourism giant
Queenstown-based tourism giant RealNZ is after a new chair.
‘Son of Queenstown’ remembered
‘Son of Queenstown’ remembered
If Queenstown’s the world’s adventure capital, no-one epitomised that better than Bruce Grant.
Creative companions to launch fest programme
Creative companions to launch fest programme
Two of the country’s most celebrated visual artists, and great mates, will launch this year’s Queenstown Writers Festival programme.
St John to the rescue
St John to the rescue
For Queenstown’s Remarkable Theatre, it makes a neat plot.
Argentine rugby’s Queenstown link
Argentine rugby’s Queenstown link
You appreciate how global international rugby’s become when one of Argentina’s assistant coaches lives in Queenstown.
Stampede amped for Thunder showdown
Stampede amped for Thunder showdown
Queenstown's SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team are acutely aware of the mountain they have to climb this weekend.
Wild just pipped in semis
Wild just pipped in semis
Despite narrowly losing their semifinal last weekend, the Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey captain’s still happy with her team’s season.
Bank keeps club's project afloat
Bank keeps club's project afloat
After treading water due to a funding shortfall an Otago sports club is just two or three weeks from crossing the finish line with its redeveloped clubhouse.
Renovated cottage a charmer
Renovated cottage a charmer
The listing of what’s being called "the quintessential Arrowtown cottage" is generating keen interest.
Rich Aussies on the hunt for $3m-plus properties
Rich Aussies on the hunt for $3m-plus properties
A high-end Arrowtown-based realtor says there’s a big shortage of luxury Whakatipu properties for sale compared to the number of interested buyers.