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There’s now just over a fortnight remaining until Queenstowners will have to make a choice about the people they want sitting around the council table to lead the district for the next three years ...

‘Offering my leadership skills’

Mayoral aspirant Darren Rewi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Offering my leadership skills’

Though Darren Rewi has missed mayoral forums in Queenstown, Wānaka and Arrowtown over the past two weeks, Philip Chandler tracked him down in Taiwan last week to ask him why he is...

Ferry services expanded

Queenstown Ferries is now operating hourly on Lake Wakatipu, between 8.15am and 9.45pm, seven...

Ferry services expanded

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.

Conditions challenging for adventure race

Competitors transition from rafts at the head of the lake during the first stages of the event.

Conditions challenging for adventure race

More than 800 women rafted, hiked, biked and orienteered their way around Glenorchy during the 19th Spring Challenge, established as the first women’s adventure race.

Queenstown ferry service extended

The Queenstown ferry is the first public transport water service to be added to the Bee Card...

Queenstown ferry service extended

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.

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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal

Lakes District Hospital. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal

Lakes District Hospital is getting a much-needed cut of a $100 million government health grant, aimed at upgrading hospitals across the country.

QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

Cricket fans enjoy a Super Smash game on the bank at Sir John Davies Oval in 2021.PHOTO: ALLIED...

QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.

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Submissions on discharge open to public

The Queenstown wastewater plant. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Submissions on discharge open to public

The right to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River near Queenstown — happening now under emergency powers — and a planned diversion channel will be subjected to public scrutiny.

The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings

One of Daniel Shand's mysterious signs on Frankton Road, Queenstown. Photo: RNZ/Katie Todd

The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings

The man who once ran for Parliament with no policies and the slogan "I don't know anything about politics, but I'll give it a go" has returned, this time, with spray paint.

Queenstown chippy scooped up

Outgoing Erik’s Fish & Chips co-owner Anna Arndt, centre, with new owners Harri Sylva and Ben...

Queenstown chippy scooped up

Queenstown's Anna and Erik Arndt have cashed in their chips - or rather, their fish and chips.

Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater

Treated effluent from the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant in a a newly-cleared channel. Photo...

Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater discharge

The public can now have their say on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.

Park Ridge titles coming soon

About half the sections in Park Ridge’s first stage have sold. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Park Ridge titles coming soon

Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.

Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails

European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue with delivery vehicle ‘Luigi’

Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails

European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue are putting their dough into more than just fresh bread.

Proposal could lift affordable housing

A prominent developer has proposed turning one of Queenstown’s last and best-known farms into a 1242-home subdivision.

Young gymnast off to nationals

Harper-Rose Reid competes at the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Young gymnast off to nationals

A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.

Artist holding life-drawing workshops

Artist holding life-drawing workshops

An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher is running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles.

Swimmers lapping up success

Showing the rewards of their success are, from left, Queenstown Swimming Club head coach Albert...

Swimmers lapping up success

Queenstown Swimming Club is celebrating both in and out of the pool.

Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals

Harper-Rose Reid competing at last year’s Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals

A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.

Comp ‘way to give back’

‘Putting Q’town on map as dance destination’: Sophie Purdon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Comp ‘way to give back’

A leading Arrowtown-raised dancer, teacher and choreographer staged the inaugural Queenstown Dance Awards over three days this month.

Art-making at Ayrburn

The Arts Club Arrowtown founder Holly Schroder. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Art-making at Ayrburn

An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher’s running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles, all with a convivial drink in hand.

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