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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.

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

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

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

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.

Rockfall warning after wild day in Queenstown

Queenstown’s One Mile roundabout and the surrounding road was closed yesterday after a deluge of...

Rockfall warning after wild day in Queenstown

Road users in Queenstown are warned to watch out for rockfall today, as more heavy rain may have saturated hills.

Queenstown road re-opens after flooding closure

A key road in Queenstown has re-opened to stop/go traffic management after being closed for most of the afternoon.

Lightning strike knocks out power to Queenstown properties

Lightning strike knocks out power to Queenstown properties

Six addresses lost power this morning after a property got struck by lightning in Queenstown.

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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers said the government was doing little to engage with councils as it provided conflicted messaging.

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