Rugby boys on fundraising trail for Australian tour
Rugby boys on fundraising trail for Australian tour
A group of Year 8 rugby players are fundraising for their Australian tour and hope the community will help them achieve their goal.
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Women’s cricket tournament a hit
Women’s cricket tournament a hit
Wanaka women’s summer cricket games have come to an end following a close final last week.
Challenge acquired by triathlete group
Challenge acquired by triathlete group
Last week it was announced the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) had acquired a majority share of the Challenge family.
Workshops to help non-profit organisations
Workshops to help non-profit organisations
Free monthly workshops designed to strengthen the capability of non-profit organisations and provide them with the tools needed for longterm financial sustainability are returning to the district.
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Mid-year start on ‘affordable’ subdivision
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Mid-year start on ‘affordable’ subdivision
A Queenstown developer has set his sights on Wānaka, with the announcement of a 257-home ‘‘affordable’’ subdivision.
Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago
Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago
All outdoor fires will be banned in Central Otago from tomorrow amid "very dry" conditions.
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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall
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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall
A Christchurch shopping mall has been swapped for a lavish Queenstown homestead and garden.
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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’
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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’
Aviators who had close ties to Wanaka Airport will soon be honoured by a new memorial wall being developed by a group of volunteers.
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Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running
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Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running
Developers of the $730million Homestead Bay housing proposal — approved yesterday — are not wasting any time in getting started, staging an open day at the site tomorrow.
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Concern over deer death rate due to 1080 drop
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Concern over deer death rate due to 1080 drop
The high death rate of Stewart Island whitetail deer during last year’s aerial 1080 operation is not acceptable, a hunting advocate says.
Christie working on Gloriavale doco series
Christie working on Gloriavale doco series
Greymouth-raised award-winning television producer Dame Julie Christie has been back on the West Coast working on a new documentary series that will take viewers inside the controversial Gloriavale...
International field for scenic run
International field for scenic run
More than 500 runners — a post-Covid record — are this Saturday tackling various distances in what’s arguably New Zealand’s most scenic mountain run.
Gearing up cycling innovation
Gearing up cycling innovation
It's another spoke in the wheel of Queenstown’s diversification plans.
Walker goes solo, 17 years later
Walker goes solo, 17 years later
Pre-dawn winter training runs paid off for Queenstown lawyer Michael Walker when he competed in the Coast to Coast’s The Longest Day for the first time in nearly two decades.
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Sir Ian takes up invite to visit mine site
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Sir Ian takes up invite to visit mine site
Sir Ian Taylor has changed his tune and now plans to visit Santana Minerals’ proposed goldmine in pursuit of answers.
‘Freedom’ on Lake Wakatipu
‘Freedom’ on Lake Wakatipu
The world’s largest boat club has been given the all-clear to launch in Queenstown.
Booth business on the block
Booth business on the block
It's a bit different from the average business on the market.
Internships honour GM
Internships honour GM
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s employed two interns in a new programme honouring former property & infrastructure GM Peter Hansby, who died just over three years ago.
Peek at Project Tohu
Peek at Project Tohu
Locals will be able to get a taste of Arrowtown’s newest trail network for the first time next month.