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Fears over cutting school buses
Plans to move more than 1000 Queenstown schoolchildren on to public transport will have severe negative impacts on education and create even more traffic chaos in the town, critics say.
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Ferry services expanded
Ferry services expanded
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.
Conditions challenging for adventure race
Conditions challenging for adventure race
More than 800 women rafted, hiked, biked and orienteered their way around Glenorchy during the 19th Spring Challenge, established as the first women’s adventure race.
Queenstown ferry service extended
Queenstown ferry service extended
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
Lakes District Hospital is getting a much-needed cut of a $100 million government health grant, aimed at upgrading hospitals across the country.
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.
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Submissions on discharge open to public
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Submissions on discharge open to public
The right to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River near Queenstown — happening now under emergency powers — and a planned diversion channel will be subjected to public scrutiny.
The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings
The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings
The man who once ran for Parliament with no policies and the slogan "I don't know anything about politics, but I'll give it a go" has returned, this time, with spray paint.
Queenstown chippy scooped up
Queenstown chippy scooped up
Queenstown's Anna and Erik Arndt have cashed in their chips - or rather, their fish and chips.
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater discharge
The public can now have their say on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue are putting their dough into more than just fresh bread.
Proposal could lift affordable housing
Proposal could lift affordable housing
A prominent developer has proposed turning one of Queenstown’s last and best-known farms into a 1242-home subdivision.
Young gymnast off to nationals
Young gymnast off to nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher is running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles.
Swimmers lapping up success
Swimmers lapping up success
Queenstown Swimming Club is celebrating both in and out of the pool.
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
Comp ‘way to give back’
Comp ‘way to give back’
A leading Arrowtown-raised dancer, teacher and choreographer staged the inaugural Queenstown Dance Awards over three days this month.
Art-making at Ayrburn
Art-making at Ayrburn
An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher’s running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles, all with a convivial drink in hand.
Willing our community on
Willing our community on
Think about leaving something in your will that will have a lasting benefit for your local community.