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Queenstown house wins supreme building award

This Queenstown home constructed by Velvin Building has been awarded the supreme house of the...

Queenstown house wins supreme building award

A Queenstown home constructed by Velvin Building has been awarded the supreme house of the year over $1 million at the 2025 Southern Master Builders House of the Year awards.

Urban planning gives town ‘deferential’ treatment

Arrowtown. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Urban planning gives town ‘deferential’ treatment

An independent commissioner has questioned why Arrowtown should receive special treatment when it comes to the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s proposed urban intensification variation.

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Member of high-profile family dodges conviction for Pak’nSave shoplifting

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Member of high-profile family dodges conviction for Pak’nSave shoplifting

A member of the high-profile Thackwray family has avoided a conviction after being caught stealing groceries from a Queenstown supermarket on 15 separate occasions.

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Minister keeping eye on consent application

The Queenstown Wastewater Treatment Plant, at Frankton. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Minister keeping eye on consent application

Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says she is "keeping a watching brief" on the application for treated wastewater being discharged directly into the Shotover River.

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Released sections sell straight away

The iconic 'Kingston Flyer' in action. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Released sections sell straight away

Strong demand for sections in the Kingston Village (KVL) residential development continues, with the latest release snapped up in minutes.

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Resort needs more houses: Willis

Nicola Willis at a conference earlier this year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Resort needs more houses: Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says if she was Queenstown Lakes mayor for a day, she would "stare down the Nimbys and say I’d build some homes".

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Arrowtown may get height reprieve

Arrowtown, one of Otago's many highly rated scenic spots. Photo: Aaron Ross

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Arrowtown may get height reprieve

A Queenstown council planner is recommending proposed new residential height limits be reduced for Arrowtown.

School’s extraordinary benefactor remembered

Jack McPherson was flown to Wakatipu High’s Branches Camp in 2022. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

School’s extraordinary benefactor remembered

Jack McPherson, who has died aged 98, was an extraordinary supporter of Wakatipu High’s outdoor education programme.