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    An artist’s impression of what was originally planned at Frankton North’s Waipuna Rise. IMAGE:...

    Buyer options as developer changes plan

    A Christchurch developer has scrapped plans for 44 apartments in a new development at Frankton.

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    Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents

    Lower Shotover River. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents

    The discharge of wastewater into the Shotover River represents not only a local environmental threat, but a fundamental governance failure, a Queenstown group says.

    Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

    Amisfield executive chef Vaughan Mabee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

    Queenstown and Wānaka chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union isn't happy the govt spent millions to entice tasters to NZ.

    Final blast work on bluff next week

    Final blast work on bluff next week

    Blasting to clear potential dangers on the Nevis Bluff is due to end next week.

    10 submitters on Shotover wastewater application

    The Shotover wastewater treatment plant. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    10 submitters on Shotover wastewater application

    Just 10 submissions have been received on a controversial application for the Shotover wastewater treatment plant.

    ‘Huge result’ for history-making Wakatipu school cricketers

    Wakatipu High’s region-winning 1st XI, interspersed with coaches — back row, from left, Craig...

    ‘Huge result’ for history-making Wakatipu school cricketers

    Wakatipu High’s top cricket side’s won the Otago/Southland 1st XI Cup final for the first time and qualified for next month’s national finals.

    Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline

    The Hope Home 2.0 is the middle of three, three-storey terraced properties on Queenstown Hill —...

    Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline

    They say charity begins at home.

    Hot pool complex full steam ahead

    Bathe by Aluume’s due to open this coming Monday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Hot pool complex full steam ahead

    Subject to council sign-off, central Queenstown’s first hot pools’ complex is due to open this coming Monday.

    Christmas Show’s now a triple treat

    Elton Leatherbarrow, left, who plays Olaf, Ivy Sim (Aroha) and Darcey Dwyer (Rudolph). PHOTO:...

    Christmas Show’s now a triple treat

    Catering to demand, Queenstown’s long-running Christmas Show is extending from two performances to three.

    Carnival kicks off creative corner

    Te Atamira programmes manager Breda McCarthy, left, and comms and marketing manager Rachel...

    Carnival kicks off creative corner

    An outdoor space, years in the dreaming, will be officially opened this Sunday, ahead of a special ‘community carnival’.

    Pavilion makes cool move

    Sean Connolly. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Pavilion makes cool move

    It's getting frosty at Queenstown Central’s Pavilion Bar & Kitchen.

    Hidden gems on the menu

    Village Picnic owner Philippa Potaka. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Hidden gems on the menu

    A ‘mystery picnic’ experience where visitors can enjoy the Whakatipu’s hidden gems at a slower pace has been launched in Queenstown.

    Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point

    From left, Falconer project team Julia Franklin and Willie Baddeley with new NZ Sotheby’s...

    Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point

    Premium realtor New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s (NZSIR) become the exclusive sales agent for Queenstown’s Jack’s Point luxury residential developer, Falconer.

    Patersons’ restructure bears fruit

    Patersons board chair/principal surveyor Stephen Popenhagen. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Patersons’ restructure bears fruit

    A national award for a South Island land development consultancy comes after it was completely restructured under Queenstown-based board chair/principal surveyor Stephen Popenhagen.

    Queenstown restaurants on Michelin's radar

    Amisfield restaurant near Arrowtown has been named restaurant of the year by Cuisine. PHOTOS:...

    Queenstown restaurants on Michelin's radar

    For the first time in 125 years the Michelin guide will include restaurants from Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

    Violent incident at court

    Photo: ODT files

    Violent incident at court

    Police rushed to the Queenstown District Court yesterday after a violent incident in the courthouse’s foyer about 2.20pm.

    Second unit now operational

    The shotover wastewater treatment plant’s new unit. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Second unit now operational

    A second reactor and clarifier at the Shotover wastewater treatment plant is now fully operational, doubling its capacity and putting an end to wastewater entering the plant’s oxidation ponds.

    Power being restored after Queenstown CBD outage

    Power being restored after Queenstown CBD outage

    Most of the Queenstown CBD has power back after an unexpected fault cut power to about 333 customers earlier this evening. 

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    Family may lose 1938 crib as lease ended

    The Matthews family has approached Doc over renewing a 30-year concession for its 1938 crib built...

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    Family may lose 1938 crib as lease ended

    An old Kinloch crib, used by Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt in his latest movie, may be lost to the family who built it, causing heartbreak and ending a tradition of generations, they say.

    US tourist seriously injured in Gibbston crash

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash in Gibbston Valley today. Photo: Still Vision...

    US tourist seriously injured in Gibbston crash

     A United States tourist aged in her 60s was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after she was struck by a car while pushing her bicycle across State Highway 6 in the Gibbston Valley...
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