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ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike

The Shotover wastewater treatment plant at Frankton. Photo: QLDC

ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike

The regional council is dialling back its regular testing of the Shotover wastewater treatment plant despite E. coli levels spiking recently.

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600 rental homes planned in Queenstown development

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600 rental homes planned in Queenstown development

Six hundred build-to-rent units are on the way for Queenstown in a $500 million Simplicity Living development.

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Skyline to pay almost $10m for remediation after 2023 landslip

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Skyline to pay almost $10m for remediation after 2023 landslip

Skyline Enterprises has stumped up $5.7 million to March 31 this year to remediate Queenstown Cemetery and Reavers Lane following a slip on Bob’s Peak almost two years ago.

Luxon, Albanese make the most of Q’town

Enjoying the scenery above Queenstown yesterday are (from left) Australian Prime Minister Anthony...

Luxon, Albanese make the most of Q’town

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s dance card was full to bursting in Queenstown over the weekend.

Dogs have their day

Dogs have their day

Sophie Prosser and her dog Remy race down the hill at the 51st Coronet Peak Dog Derby yesterday.

Development aims to 'compete with the world’s finest resorts'

An architect’s impressions of Queenstown’s new luxury resort Noctis by Kamana, including (from...

Development aims to 'compete with the world’s finest resorts'

The company behind Queenstown’s Kamana Lakehouse has today announced details of a new $130 million luxury hospitality development.

New era of co-operation in turbulent world

New era of trans-Tasman co-operation in turbulent world

Australia and New Zealand are entering a new era of co-operation as leaders from both nations embrace shared values in an increasingly turbulent world.

Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion

Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion

Queenstown's council has ruled out allowing Beam to park its e-scooters on public land.

Veteran skier not sloping off

Neil Harrap’s love of Coronet Peak’s still undimmed in his 50th season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Veteran skier not sloping off

An 82-year-old Wellingtonian now in his 50th season skiing Queenstown’s Coronet Peak has no plans to slow down.

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Hot pools project heating up

An artist’s impression of ‘Bathe by Aluume’. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Hot pools project heating up

The developer of Queenstown’s first central hot pools complex estimates it’ll open in the first week of next month.

Obituary: Sir Michael Hill, a jeweller and more

Sir Michael Hill, one of NZ’s most successful businessmen and most generous philanthropists, left an indelible mark on the South.

Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown

In a world full of uncertainty, one sure thing was that Australia and New Zealand continue to stand together.

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Hipkins backs regional deals

Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes a point to a business audience in Queenstown yesterday. PHOTO:...

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Hipkins backs regional deals

A labour-led government would not only honour regional deals struck by the current government, but expand them, leader Chris Hipkins told a Queenstown audience yesterday.

Wastewater pipeline build to start in new year

Queenstown is set to benefit from a larger, more effective wastewater system, with construction announced for a new pressurised wastewater pipeline that will provide an additional connection...

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Snow welcomed by skifield operators

Groomer Brandon Rollin checks out a run at The Remarkables yesterday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Snow welcomed by skifield operators

Snow has at long last reappeared in Otago, with the long drought ending for skifield operators.

Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted

Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted

All eyes will be on Queenstown this weekend.

NZ not in 'economic shape': Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he would be surprised if there had been much change in safety...

NZ not in 'economic shape', Hipkins says in Queenstown speech

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.

Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown

Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon...

Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Queenstown this weekend.

Merit seen in NCEA replacement

Wakatipu High principal Oded Nathan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Merit seen in NCEA replacement

Wakatipu High’s principal welcomes aspects of what the government’s aiming to achieve by scrapping NCEA qualifications, but doesn’t believe the present system was broken.

Coronet Peak’s four-legged frenzy

The men’s town dog race gets off to a flyer at last year’s Dog Derby. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Coronet Peak’s four-legged frenzy

It's your one chance in the year to take part in a massed charge down a snowy mountain with your pooch.

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