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Former council chief executive finds new role across the Ditch

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Former council chief executive finds new role across the Ditch

Former Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry has moved across the Ditch and has a new job.

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Defying the odds one Ironman at a time

Queenstown man Aaron Fleming celebrates completing the Taupo Ironman this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Defying the odds one Ironman at a time

About 25 years ago, Aaron Fleming was told he would never physically exert himself again.

Wānaka man accused of cancer scam denied bail

Wānaka man accused of cancer scam denied bail

A Wānaka man accused of being part of a million-dollar fraud through false cancer claims will remain in custody for now.

Gale force winds, snow on the way for South

Gale force winds, snow on the way for South

A cold and windy weekend could be on the way for parts of the South, as snow, gale force winds and possibly tornadoes are forecast to hit tomorrow.

Person killed in collision

One person has died after a two-car collision at the intersection of Kew Rd and State Highway 1 about 6am yesterday.

Threat to affordable sections roll-out

Kingston Village Ltd’s development site’s pictured south of the existing township. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Threat to affordable sections roll-out

Kingston Village Ltd’s (KVL) plan to continue rolling out affordable sections has hit something of a road block.

Standing firm in face of criticism

Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers, who’s seeking a second term. PHOTO: STILL VISION PHOTOGRAPHY

Standing firm in face of criticism

Despite three years of almost constantly putting out proverbial fires, and copping his fair share of criticism, Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers, 47, had no hesitation putting his hand up for a second term.

Barika through a local’s lens

James Holman’s new documentary, Barika Rising, looks at life inside a refugee camp in Iraq. PHOTO...

Barika through a local’s lens

A Queenstown filmmaker who travelled to a refugee camp in Iraq earlier this year is now in the final stages of filming and editing a resulting documentary.

High school’s first junior musical

Puppeteer Megan Gross, left, who created Showbiz’s Milky White in May, reintroducing her...

High school’s first junior musical

Wakatipu High is staging its first ever junior musical next week.

Viewing Van Gogh on film

Vincent Van Gogh’s 1888 painting, The Lover (Portrait of Lieutenant Milliet) — Van Gogh admired...

Viewing Van Gogh on film

A film screening in Arrowtown next Friday features one of the world’s greatest and most influential artists — post-impressionist Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh.

Adventurer breaks ice with resort visit

Elite climber Daniel Bull strolled up Ben Lomond during his first Queenstown visit. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Adventurer breaks ice with resort visit

A world record-breaking Aussie adventurer/mountaineer visited the world’s adventure capital for the first time last week and was immediately dreaming of buying property here.

Muay Thai-ny but mighty

Queenstown Muay Thai fighter George Worswick with his trophy for ‘most beautiful Thai technique’....

Muay Thai-ny but mighty

A young Queenstown fighter was singled out among his peers at a Muay Thai show last weekend, receiving the award for the ‘most beautiful Thai technique’ of the night.

Global glory for Waka U12s

The Wakatipu Basin U12 rugby team pictured with their trophy after being named champions of the...

Global glory for Waka U12s

The Wakatipu Basin under-12 rugby team was crowned champions of last weekend’s Global Games New Zealand Junior Rugby Festival, held in Queenstown.

Familiar name, unfamiliar occupation

New local Ray White licensee salesperson Mike Dagg. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Familiar name, unfamiliar occupation

He's a real estate rookie but not a Queenstown rookie.

Scheme revival considered

Lake Onslow, above Millers Flat, may hold the key to improving New Zealand’s power supply,...

Scheme revival considered

A private consortium is gauging interest in reviving the pumped hydro power project shelved by the National government as promised during the last election — a decision labeled "a piece of spin" by...

Central Otago District Council financial planning queried

Central Otago District Council financial planning queried

What came first in council financial planning came under scrutiny at the Central Otago District Council’s audit and risk committee meeting last week.

$50k trust grant to local Polyfest

Arrowtown preschool students perform at last year’s Central Lakes Polyfest in Queenstown. The...

$50k trust grant to local Polyfest

Performing arts, roof replacement and new toys will all be possible in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District thanks to the latest round of grants from the Central Lakes Trust.

Surprise for raffle winner

Daffodil Day raffle winner Debbie Malcolm (centre), Cancer Society cancer navigator Shona Bain...

Surprise for raffle winner

An outpouring of community support has lead to a successful Daffodil Day raffle fundraiser for the Cancer Society with the charity raising more than $5000 for supporting those with cancer and...

Community effort brings learning centre new oven

Kopuwai Early Learning Centre educator Catherine Gale (left), Kohen Mason, 4, Violet Routel, 3,...

Community effort brings learning centre new oven

The smell of fresh cheese scones wafted through an Alexandra early learning centre last Thursday to celebrate a long overdue upgrade of its oven.

Local Legends: Kirsty Elers & Jen McDonald

Local Legends: Kirsty Elers & Jen McDonald

Spring’s second Local Legend goes to two women who clearly know how to share.

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