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Politicians duke it out over energy transition

NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones yesterday hinted next week’s Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with New Zealand’s energy transition.

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River trout numbers on decline

Greenstone River and Valley in the summer. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

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River trout numbers on decline

Fish numbers are on the slide on the Greenstone River, few anglers catching any — which may lead to a dumping of restrictions on the waterway.

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Conference focus on electrification

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Conference focus on electrification

In the midst of a geopolitical energy security crisis, some of the best and brightest brains have gathered in Queenstown this week to further the ambition of the region — and country — to electrify.

Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes

An artist’s impression of a gondola running above Central St in Frankton. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes

A group of Queenstown business leaders are backing Whoosh, a transport company billed as an "Uber in the sky" .

Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown

Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown

Two people are injured after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Frankton Rd.

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

Queenstown mayor John Glover. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

The average rates rise in the Queenstown Lakes district will be in the single figures in the next financial year, down from a projected 11.6% increase.

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Maternity transfer backtrack

Parliament looks set to pass a Bill to expand ACC eligibility to include maternal birth injuries....

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Maternity transfer backtrack

Expectant Queenstown mothers may once again be transferred to Invercargill after a contentious trial has ended.

Lift off for runway

Queenstown Airport project manager Greg Emms, left, and Fulton Hogan project director Edward...

Lift off for runway

A new $20 million taxiway is in the works for Queenstown Airport.

Maternity transfer backtrack

Health New Zealand’s partially reversed its controversial policy in which Queenstown birthing mums needing emergency transfers could only go to Dunedin rather than much-closer Invercargill.

Robostormers rule in Greece comp

Queenstown Robostormers, from left, Jasper Eckford, Ollie Sharpe and coach Paula Hugens. Photo:...

Robostormers rule in Greece comp

Two Queenstown teens are returning triumphant from Greece where they outperformed teams from around the world at an international robotics competition.

Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan

An installation by Auckland light artist Angus Muir at last year's LUMA Southern Light Project in...

Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan

The company behind a Queenstown light show has abandoned a proposal to create a long-term home for the attraction in One Mile Reserve.

National award for Altrusa leader

Kay Edwards with her Altrusa leadership award. Photo: supplied

National award for Altrusa leader

A women's service organisation has awarded a prestigious honour to a Queenstowner for demonstrating outstanding leadership, service and dedication.

Winning playwrights revealed

Winning playwrights revealed

Canadian playwright Guy R Newsham’s been crowned the winner of a hugely-popular Queenstown competition.

Actor’s one-man play playing here

Queenstown’s Julian Noel performs his one-man play, BONES, at Te Atamira on May 23. Photo: Philip...

Actor’s one-man play playing here

Playwright Julian Noel plays eight family members in a one-man play in Queenstown next Saturday.

Queenstowner, 91, launches book

Eva Wong Ng, with her daughter Denise Ng, at her book launch last weekend. Photo: Philip Chandler

Queenstowner, 91, launches book

A 91-year-old Queenstowner’s third book Daughter of Two Cultures, offering a portrait of New Zealand Chinese culture from the 1940s, was launched in the resort last Saturday.

Gemma’s a true gem

Gemma Ross, left, is acknowledged as last month’s ‘Good Egg’ by Pavilion Bar & Kitchens duty...

Gemma’s a true gem

Gemma Ross, an Arrowtowner who’s always giving back, is April’s ‘Good Egg’.

Legends lead predator-free hui

Respected conservationist Cam Speedy. Photo: supplied

Legends lead predator-free hui

Queenstown's hosting a free conservation event next week, featuring some legends of the predator-free movement.

Workshops upskilling community groups and creatives

huddl project lead Fiona Reeve, left, and Three Lakes Cultural Trust CEO Samantha Kirk. Photo:...

Workshops upskilling community groups and creatives

A free e-learning platform to upskill community and sporting groups and cultural organisations is being offered for at least the next year.

Building pathways for lady tradies

Building pathways for lady tradies

Future ‘tradie ladies’ got a first-hand look at a working construction site in Arrowtown recently, thanks to an initiative designed to encourage more women into the industry.

CO Sports Awards winners

Rising Queenstown mountain bike star Indy Deavoll was last week named ‘junior sportswoman of the year’ at the 2026 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards.

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