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Bed tax ‘least worst’ option to ease strain
NZSKI chief executive Paul Anderson says a bed tax in Queenstown is the ‘‘least worst option’’ to fix the resort’s infrastructure problems.
Scenic station taken off market
Scenic station taken off market
A remote, hugely-scenic Queenstown high country station has been taken off the market despite attracting “exceptional” offers.
Artist’s brush with golf ‘surreal’
Artist’s brush with golf ‘surreal’
An artist has found her niche painting posters for golf tournaments.
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Merging ‘disruptive, expensive’
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Merging ‘disruptive, expensive’
Amalgamation will be ‘‘disruptive and expensive’’ and will not solve the issues the Queenstown Lakes District faces, its deputy mayor says.
Violinist takes the stage in quarterfinal
Violinist takes the stage in quarterfinal
South Korean violinist Hyein Koo performs during a quarterfinal round of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition at the Queenstown Memorial Centre yesterday.
Barbers bring cutting edge to Jack's Point
Barbers bring cutting edge to Jack's Point
The owners of the first barbershop south of the Kawarau River say the area’s been “screaming out” for the service.
'Tiny' Queenstown firefighter scales the heights
'Tiny' Queenstown firefighter scales the heights
A Queenstown firey who likens her latest Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge to torture is at least comforted by breaking her fundraising record.
Queenstown hospital ‘woefully under-resourced’
Queenstown hospital ‘woefully under-resourced’
A retired local nurse says the ‘‘woefully under-resourced’’ Queenstown’s Lakes District Hospital is only held together by its amazing staff.
Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund
Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund
The Queenstown Lakes district could benefit by up to $40 million from an ‘‘Incentives for Growth Fund’’ announced in yesterday’s Budget, a regional economist says.
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Call for QLDC waterways to be run by ORC
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Call for QLDC waterways to be run by ORC
A maritime expert says the Queenstown council should get out of running its waterways as it is creating confusion and threatening public safety.
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Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’
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Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’
A proposed 1250-unit fast-track housing development at Arrow Junction would cause ‘‘unfettered urban sprawl’’ and traffic congestion, an opposition group says.
Queenstown tourist paddles into trouble on $100 raft
Queenstown tourist paddles into trouble on $100 raft
A German backpacker who got ‘‘lucky in an unlucky situation’’ says she is not a stupid tourist.
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Huge tree crashes down on $1.9m Arrowtown home with tenants inside
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Huge tree crashes down on $1.9m Arrowtown home with tenants inside
A massive 150-year-old tree that came crashing down on a $1.88 million Arrowtown house was deemed “broadly acceptable” during its last assessment in March.
'Zombie town' fears as Queenstown reaches breaking point
'Zombie town' fears as Queenstown reaches breaking point
Queenstown's million-dollar dream is turning into a housing nightmare as locals are priced out, homes sit empty, and homelessness grows.
Opening of trail delayed until spring
Opening of trail delayed until spring
The opening of the long-awaited Kawarau Gorge Trail has been pushed back until September.
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Arrowtown tops Otago bad air rankings
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Arrowtown tops Otago bad air rankings
Arrowtown has come top of the rankings, but not in a category any town would want to win.
All geared up
All geared up
Grabbing some bargains at the Whakatipu Ski Club’s annual snowsports sale are (from left) Daren, Tate, 11, and Emily, 7, Jevon, of Queenstown.
Drivers may face fines for not using chains in wintry conditions
Drivers may face fines for not using chains in wintry conditions
Motorists could be fined for failing to fit chains in snowy or icy conditions on council-managed roads, the Queenstown Lakes District Council has warned.
QLDC tells drivers to fit chains or face fines
QLDC tells drivers to fit chains or face fines
Motorists who do not fit chains in snowy or icy conditions in the Queenstown Lakes district may be fined for the first time.
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Wilding pine fight to get $79m funding boost
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Wilding pine fight to get $79m funding boost
The government will spend an additional $79 million on wilding pine control over the next three years.