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‘Savagery’ slammed after death threats

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‘Savagery’ slammed after death threats

The ‘‘savagery’’ which elected representatives are exposed to on social media is ‘‘shameful’’, a Waitaki councillor says after death threats were made to a fellow councillor.

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Environmental groups struggling to afford Santana fast-track process

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Environmental groups struggling to afford Santana fast-track process

Two environmental groups involved in the Santana Minerals fast-track process say they have run out of time and money and are asking for cash from the mining company to stay involved.

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Mine’s national significance debated

Infrastructure being developed below the Santana Bendigo Ophir gold project. PHOTO STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Mine’s national significance debated

The Santana Minerals goldmine was described as the biggest project in the fast-track process, but was not nationally significant.

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Land rehabilitation fund raises questions

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Land rehabilitation fund raises questions

A $50 million fund, set up to provide cash for a trust to rehabilitate land at the site of the Santana Minerals goldmine when it closed, brought more questions than answers yesterday.

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Councils cited as ‘villain’ restricting development

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Councils cited as ‘villain’ restricting development

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is one of many councils that have been the ‘‘villain’’ in relation to development — and changes to resource management law will fix the problems, the...

Search on for stowaway Indonesian gecko at Manapouri Power Station

The gecko is not expected to survive the Fiordland climate. Photo: Supplied/Brendon Ellis via RNZ

Search on for stowaway Indonesian gecko at Manapouri Power Station

An exotic gecko found at the Manapouri Power Station is thought to have hitched a ride in a crate with machinery from Indonesia.

‘Lifestyle’ hostel fit-out planned

The former Base Backpackers is turning into a lifestyle-led hospo destination. Photo: Allied...

‘Lifestyle’ hostel fit-out planned

With 53-57 Shotover St being touted as a possible council admin building, work is expected to start next month on converting neighbouring 46-49 Shotover St into ‘lifestyle’ accommodation.

‘Why not buy a building?’

Ray White Queenstown agent Tim Stewart suggests council consider buying this Shotover St property...

‘Why not buy a building?’

On the vexed issue of Queenstown’s council settling on a new civic administration building, an Arrowtowner believes it is ignoring a low-cost, low-risk option — buying a building.

‘Big little shoes to fill’

New Queenstown Chamber of Commerce chairwoman Wendy van Lieshout. Photo: supplied

‘Big little shoes to fill’

Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce’s new chairwoman believes its business advocacy needs to strengthen even further.

Whānau power brings kōhanga to life

At Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatipu Waimāori’s building in Arrowtown are, from left, kaiako whaea Tere...

Whānau power brings kōhanga to life

The five-year dream of a small group of families will come true in August when the first kōhanga reo in the Whakatipu in 30 years officially opens.

Golden hour on offer

Golden hour on offer

Queenstown flightseeing company Air Milford is introducing a winter-time scenic flight timed to showcase the ‘golden hour’ before sunset.

Charities enter the dragon’s den

Charities enter the dragon’s den

The organisers of a Dragon’s Den-inspired fundraising event this coming Tuesday hope to make it an annual fixture.

Fernhill developer’s uphill battle

Developer Guy Hingston faces the music at a community association meeting last week. Photo: supplied

Fernhill developer’s uphill battle

Cancer surgeon Guy Hingston finally had time to address his controversial Fernhill development plans at a community association meeting.

Quiz big honour for small school

Quiz big honour for small school

Students from small Queenstown school, St Joseph’s, had the honour last Saturday of representing Central Otago for the first time at the final of a year 6 to 8 children’s literature quiz.

Unearthing Walter Peak’s past

Author Ashley Tikitiki and her sheep dog, Mist, at Walter Peak. Photo: Ashley Tikitiki

Unearthing Walter Peak’s past

A "split-second" decision led Ashley Tikitiki to turn her curiosity about the place where she lives into a history book.

Student vollies show the way

Wakatipu High community & service council deputy prefect Tilly Hamilton, far right, with a...

Student vollies show the way

This week’s National Volunteer Week came early for 56 community-minded Wakatipu High students.

Casting ‘razor-sharp’ comedy

Janey Bytheway is directing Remarkable Theatre’s next production. Photo: Philip Chandler

Casting ‘razor-sharp’ comedy

Queenstown's Remarkable Theatre is auditioning next Saturday for four female and two male roles for its next production.

Women’s Shed opens new home

Working on their projects at an Intro to Carpentry workshop last month are, from left, Soffi...

Women’s Shed opens new home

Queenstown's Women’s Shed Aotearoa is gearing up for the official opening of its new base at Frankton’s Country Lane on Saturday.

C’mon, be brave

C’mon, be brave

Southern Lakes Swimming Club will be celebrating winter solstice with a swim — or at least a dip — from the Queenstown Bay beach this Sunday.

NPD’s retail switch

NPD and Night ’n Day will join forces across selected South Island sites from the end of the...

NPD’s retail switch

The convenience store at Frankton’s NPD fuel station will be taken over by Night ’n Day on Sunday as the station, on the corner of State Highway 6 and Hawthorne Dr, switches to an unmanned fuel...

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