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    Lakes District Hospital. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Hospital funding grant seen as unequal

    Lakes District Hospital is getting a much-needed cut of a $100 million government health grant, aimed at upgrading hospitals across the country.

    QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

    Cricket fans enjoy a Super Smash game on the bank at Sir John Davies Oval in 2021.PHOTO: ALLIED...

    QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

    Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.

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    Submissions on discharge open to public

    The Queenstown wastewater plant. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Submissions on discharge open to public

    The right to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River near Queenstown — happening at the moment under emergency powers — and a planned diversion channel will be subjected to public...

    The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings

    One of Daniel Shand's mysterious signs on Frankton Road, Queenstown. Photo: RNZ/Katie Todd

    The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings

    The man who once ran for Parliament with no policies and the slogan "I don't know anything about politics, but I'll give it a go" has returned, this time, with spray paint.

    Queenstown chippy scooped up

    Outgoing Erik’s Fish & Chips co-owner Anna Arndt, centre, with new owners Harri Sylva and Ben...

    Queenstown chippy scooped up

    Queenstown's Anna and Erik Arndt have cashed in their chips - or rather, their fish and chips.

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    Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments

    Olivia Wensley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments

    A former mayoral candidate has taken pot shots at the Queenstown Lakes District mayor’s political performance during debate evenings.

    Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater

    Treated effluent from the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant in a a newly-cleared channel. Photo...

    Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater discharge

    The public can now have their say on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.

    Park Ridge titles coming soon

    About half the sections in Park Ridge’s first stage have sold. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

    Park Ridge titles coming soon

    Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.

    Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails

    European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue with delivery vehicle ‘Luigi’

    Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails

    European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue are putting their dough into more than just fresh bread.

    Proposal could lift affordable housing

    Proposal could lift affordable housing

    A prominent developer has proposed turning one of Queenstown’s last and best-known farms into a 1242-home subdivision.

    Young gymnast off to nationals

    Harper-Rose Reid competes at the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Young gymnast off to nationals

    A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.

    Artist holding life-drawing workshops

    PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Artist holding life-drawing workshops

    An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher is running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles.

    Swimmers lapping up success

    Showing the rewards of their success are, from left, Queenstown Swimming Club head coach Albert...

    Swimmers lapping up success

    Queenstown Swimming Club is celebrating both in and out of the pool.

    Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals

    Harper-Rose Reid competing at last year’s Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals

    A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.

    Comp ‘way to give back’

    ‘Putting Q’town on map as dance destination’: Sophie Purdon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Comp ‘way to give back’

    A leading Arrowtown-raised dancer, teacher and choreographer staged the inaugural Queenstown Dance Awards over three days this month.

    Art-making at Ayrburn

    The Arts Club Arrowtown founder Holly Schroder. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Art-making at Ayrburn

    An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher’s running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles, all with a convivial drink in hand.

    Willing our community on

    Couple Steve Brent and Sheena Haywood are ensuring through their wills they’re also helping...

    Willing our community on

    Think about leaving something in your will that will have a lasting benefit for your local community.

    Trust expands grants

    From left, Mactodd directors/community charitable trust trustees Jayne Macdonald, Scott Donaldson...

    Trust expands grants

    Coinciding with its 50th anniversary celebrations, major Queenstown/Cromwell law firm Mactodd is revitalising its charitable trust.

    First dibs on a Dibble

    First dibs on a Dibble

    Passer-by on Queenstown’s Gorge Rd on Tuesday were greeted by the rare sight of some seriously large bronze sculptures being lifted off a truck.

    Then there were five . . .

    Impact100 Whakatipu grant committee chair Tess Wethey. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Then there were five . . .

    Two Whakatipu organisations have moved ever closer to winning a head-turning, transformative $100,000 each.
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