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Politicians duke it out over energy transition
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has hinted the Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with the country's energy transition.
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River trout numbers on decline
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River trout numbers on decline
Fish numbers are on the slide on the Greenstone River, few anglers catching any — which may lead to a dumping of restrictions on the waterway.
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Conference focus on electrification
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Conference focus on electrification
In the midst of a geopolitical energy security crisis, some of the best and brightest brains have gathered in Queenstown this week to further the ambition of the region — and country — to electrify.
Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes
Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes
A group of Queenstown business leaders are backing Whoosh, a transport company billed as an "Uber in the sky" .
Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown
Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown
Two people are injured after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Frankton Rd.
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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut
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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut
The average rates rise in the Queenstown Lakes district will be in the single figures in the next financial year, down from a projected 11.6% increase.
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Maternity transfer backtrack
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Maternity transfer backtrack
Expectant Queenstown mothers may once again be transferred to Invercargill after a contentious trial has ended.
Lift off for runway
Lift off for runway
A new $20 million taxiway is in the works for Queenstown Airport.
Maternity transfer backtrack
Maternity transfer backtrack
Health New Zealand’s partially reversed its controversial policy in which Queenstown birthing mums needing emergency transfers could only go to Dunedin rather than much-closer Invercargill.
Robostormers rule in Greece comp
Robostormers rule in Greece comp
Two Queenstown teens are returning triumphant from Greece where they outperformed teams from around the world at an international robotics competition.
Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan
Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan
The company behind a Queenstown light show has abandoned a proposal to create a long-term home for the attraction in One Mile Reserve.
National award for Altrusa leader
National award for Altrusa leader
A women's service organisation has awarded a prestigious honour to a Queenstowner for demonstrating outstanding leadership, service and dedication.
Winning playwrights revealed
Winning playwrights revealed
Canadian playwright Guy R Newsham’s been crowned the winner of a hugely-popular Queenstown competition.
Actor’s one-man play playing here
Actor’s one-man play playing here
Playwright Julian Noel plays eight family members in a one-man play in Queenstown next Saturday.
Queenstowner, 91, launches book
Queenstowner, 91, launches book
A 91-year-old Queenstowner’s third book Daughter of Two Cultures, offering a portrait of New Zealand Chinese culture from the 1940s, was launched in the resort last Saturday.
Gemma’s a true gem
Gemma’s a true gem
Gemma Ross, an Arrowtowner who’s always giving back, is April’s ‘Good Egg’.
Legends lead predator-free hui
Legends lead predator-free hui
Queenstown's hosting a free conservation event next week, featuring some legends of the predator-free movement.
Workshops upskilling community groups and creatives
Workshops upskilling community groups and creatives
A free e-learning platform to upskill community and sporting groups and cultural organisations is being offered for at least the next year.
Building pathways for lady tradies
Building pathways for lady tradies
Future ‘tradie ladies’ got a first-hand look at a working construction site in Arrowtown recently, thanks to an initiative designed to encourage more women into the industry.
CO Sports Awards winners
CO Sports Awards winners
Rising Queenstown mountain bike star Indy Deavoll was last week named ‘junior sportswoman of the year’ at the 2026 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards.