Queenstown

The Shotover wastewater treatment plant at Frankton. Photo: QLDC

Wastewater treatment plant cost QLDC $1.8m in repairs, over $600k in legal bills

Queenstown Lakes District Council spent more than $1.8 million on repairs to its troubled Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant before racking up almost $600,000 in legal bills over compliance failures.

Iconic Queenstown farm valued at $33 million on market

The off-grid, boat-only access farm has been in Singaporean ownership for over 30 years, Photo:...

Iconic Queenstown farm valued at $33 million on market

One of Queenstown’s most recognisable landscapes is up for grabs - with a cool $33 million pricetag.

Three injured in SH6 crash near Kingston

Three injured in SH6 crash near Kingston

Three people are injured after a serious crash near Kingston.

Fishing contest attracts more than 200 entrants

Thomas Green, 7, eyes up the competition following the 44th annual Glenorchy Fishing Competition,...

Fishing contest attracts more than 200 entrants

It may have been a great day for ducks, but that didn’t deter more than 200 keen anglers from trying their luck during the 44th annual Glenorchy Fishing Competition on Saturday.

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Food insecurity action urged: report

Lisa Johnston and her daughter Awa Inwood at their farm in Queensberry where they have become...

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Food insecurity action urged: report

The Upper Clutha region is at serious risk of needing to double its food supply in the coming decades, a food resilience report warns.

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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed

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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed

The Tenancy Tribunal has dismissed an Arrow Junction woman’s claim for compensation after her tiny home was found to be contaminated by methamphetamine.

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New airport CEO has plenty of experience

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New airport CEO has plenty of experience

Queenstown Airport’s new chief executive is no stranger to the challenges and opportunities he will encounter during his tenure here.

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Swim across English Channel took ‘every ounce’

Tristan Franklin swims in a major shipping lane. Photo: supplied

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Swim across English Channel took ‘every ounce’

He did it tough.

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Boundary tweak will benefit AS recipients

New figures show the resort is the most expensive place to rent a house in New Zealand. Photo:...

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Boundary tweak will benefit AS recipients

Seven hundred low- to middle-income households in several Queenstown suburbs will benefit from increased housing allowances — in 18 months’ time.

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Glowworm cave to go ahead

Queenstown’s ‘‘Eco-Cave’’ glowworm attraction, pegged to open by early 2027. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

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Glowworm cave to go ahead

A Queenstown couple are forging ahead with a glowworm attraction near the resort’s town centre after tweaking their proposal to allay planning concerns.