Vacancies at council still unfilled
Vacancies at council still unfilled
More than a dozen positions remain unfilled at a southern council one year after consultation began on its major restructure.
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Sewage contained after spilling into river
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Sewage contained after spilling into river
Raw sewage has spilled into the Clutha River at Balclutha this week and an investigation is under way as to the cause, authorities say.
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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea
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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea
Children's lives are at stake due to a "highly dangerous" and congested road outside the local primary school, Hampden community leaders say.
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All fishing bar cicada should be OK during colder weather
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All fishing bar cicada should be OK during colder weather
The cold weather this weekend will do nothing for those hoping to catch fish on the cicada but it should not affect other sorts of fishing.
Arrowtown charity bowls event on a roll
Arrowtown charity bowls event on a roll
There were two winners of last week’s fourth Forsyth Barr Business Roll Up Challenge, this year played for the first time at the Arrowtown Bowling Club.
Seven Q’town reps in NZ team
Seven Q’town reps in NZ team
New Zealand’s under-18 men’s ice hockey team selected for next week’s Division 3 Group A U18 world champs in Hong Kong has a heavy Queenstown contingent.
Hometown ball tracker
Hometown ball tracker
While this New Zealand Open’s showcasing some amazing Queenstown golfers, another local’s getting involved for the first time in broadcasting the event.
The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’
The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’
In a novel concept, about 25 Queenstown mates cumulatively chipped in $25k for a slot in this week’s NZ Open pro-am — and, fittingly, decided who’ll represent them via a game of golf.
Queenstown gown business taking flight
Queenstown gown business taking flight
Balfour farm-raised Queenstowner Laura King had been looking for an ‘‘out the gate’’ business idea.
Festival marks decade of brewing
Festival marks decade of brewing
The Cargo Collective’s ‘Summer Haze’ hazy beer festival in Arthurs Point today will be a double celebration.
Educational trust’s helped 70-plus students
Educational trust’s helped 70-plus students
Named after local environmental activist and council watchdog, the late Margaret Templeton, Templeton Way — between the council offices and Queenstown Memorial Centre— is one the resort’s tiniest...
Trailblazing fundraiser
Trailblazing fundraiser
You couldn’t accuse Queenstown Trails Trust’s (QTT) boss of sitting back for the final $430,000 needed for the vital Park Ridge to Kawarau Falls Bridge off-road trail to be built.
The saviour of the NZ Open
The saviour of the NZ Open
It’s no exaggeration to say we wouldn’t have the New Zealand Open at Arrowtown’s Millbrook, or anywhere, without the golf tournament’s chairman, John Hart. The former All Blacks coach discusses the...
Fireys’ special call-out
Fireys’ special call-out
Queenstown fireys had an early-morning call-out to Fergburger on Tuesday.
Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%
Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%
Seventy-four percent of Queenstown Lakes residents say their quality of life is good or extremely good in the latest 2025 Quality of Life Survey.
Mental approach key to race
Mental approach key to race
Wānaka athlete Hamish Elliott claimed first place at the Coast to Coast earlier this month, describing the race as ‘the pinnacle of multisport’.
Musical playground, turf land trust grants
Musical playground, turf land trust grants
The Central Lakes Trust has approved $1.4 million in grants in its most recent round of funding.
Young people at centre of new event
Young people at centre of new event
A new youth-focused event is making its way to the Wanaka A&P Show next month.
Creek protection works under way
Creek protection works under way
Bullock Creek is set to benefit from upcoming modifications to be completed by late March.
Hairdresser a cut above
Hairdresser a cut above
Wānaka's Jaimee Whiston has made a remarkable impression in the world of hairdressing, landing a spot in the finals for New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year.