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Shortlist of five treated wastewater disposal options presented to council

The Frankton Flats and the Shotover Delta are the best locations for the disposal of Queenstown’s treated wastewater, a council analysis has found.

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Riverbed works to be done on land where possible

The Shotover wastewater treatment plant at Frankton. Photo: QLDC

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Riverbed works to be done on land where possible

Riverbed works to enable the ongoing discharge of treated wastewater into the Shotover River will be done on dry land as much as possible to mitigate damage to the environment, application...

Mystery as man found in pool of blood in Queenstown

Police at the scene in Turner St. Photo: Guy Williams

Mystery as man found in pool of blood in Queenstown

A 33-year old foreign national found in a pool of blood has serious head injuries after apparently falling down a steep bank in central Queenstown this morning.

Airport to start $12m terminal extension

Queenstown airport. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Airport to start $12m terminal extension

Queenstown Airport is set to start the next major project in its capital development programme.

Police called after man spotted driving naked

Police called after man spotted driving naked

If you want police attention, it appears doing something naked will attract it — quite quickly.

Two injured in crash

Two injured in crash

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

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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’

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

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

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