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Mixed reports from councillors at public consultation for new council HQ

Claims consultation is 'confusing' and doesn't ask the questions people care about

Dec 01,2023

Is a gondola the future of Queenstown's airport-CBD commute?

First Takahē chicks hatch in Greenstone Valley

Central Otago tourism revenue blossoms, Queenstown…

Queenstown flights forced to circle after drone sp…

Ruth Stokes: $32,000 a month from cancelled Auckla…

National News

Christchurch City Council has plan to fix internal shortcomings

Coalition government revealed: NZ First, ACT to share deputy PM role

Call for Gore council chief executive to go 'vindictive'

How Hastings cut numbers in emergency housing

Coalition talks: Luxon, Seymour and Peters meet in person

New Plymouth council workshop thrown open to public

NZ Geographic Board moots new spelling for Franz Josef

South can expect more strong gusts in coming months - NIWA

Funding for cycling, walking and public transport initiatives on hold

Wellington Airport shares sale being considered by city council

Christopher Luxon: 'The most likely and expected outcome for us'

Official election results due tomorrow, as outgoing deputy PM defends long wait

Student advocacy leads to improved accessibility at MAC

Last chance for Wao transport survey

Queenstown Lakes beats Auckland to second spot on country's most creative places list

Student advocacy leads to improved accessibility at MAC

Accessibility should be a given so it doesn’t become a ‘thing'

Nov 28,2023

Last chance for Wao transport survey

How do you move around?

Nov 29,2023

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Hand in nature, Kimberely Hibbs (November 15)

Hand in nature

Kimberely Hibbs

Albert Town fog, Tania Pringle (November 19)

Hooker Lake, Sarah Ryder (November 11)

Mirror Lake, Gillian Robinson (November 17)

Walter Peak, Jason Yang (November 12)

Wānaka-Upper Clutha board applauds its success as key projects delivered

community board nice

by Kim Bowden - Nov 30,2023

Board chair Simon Telfer says the board's first year has been productive

Queenstown te reo Māori classes at risk of cancellation

southern insitute of technology

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 29,2023

More teachers are needed to meet popular demand

QLDC defends new office project as 'lowest cost' option

Theelen and Speedy Manawa

by Kim Bowden and Peter Newport - Nov 29,2023

Admitting the plan includes risk, QLDC backs itself on Project Manawa

Aussie daredevil on a bike breaks world record at Nevis Bungy

small Robbie Maddison bungy Nov 2023

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

The stunt rider bungy jumped on a motorbike breaking his own record

Skyline's profits jump despite Queenstown's two-month closure

skyline gondola

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

Will the company continue to foot the bill for flood clean up costs?

Mayors warn of future uncertainty and rates rises above 20 percent

Cadogan Lewers canva Nov 2023

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

Neither believes in kicking costs down the road

Some in dark about Queenstown Gardens night shoot to control problem bunnies

rabbit control sign rabbit shooting queenstown gardens

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 28,2023

The QLDC says shooting is the safest option at the popular park

Wānaka lakes weekend rescues prompt warning for boaties

Coastguard Wanaka Lakes

by Kim Bowden - Nov 28,2023

Coastguard was called to tow boats from Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea this weekend

QLDC plans Queenstown rabbit shoot in public gardens

Queenstown Gardens

by Peter Newport - Nov 28,2023

No media release from council on shooting plans

Cromwell police look for cemetery motorbike rider in fluorescent pink top

Cromwell cemetery codc

Nov 27,2023

Police are looking for two motorbikes after a weekend incident

queenstown hospitality

Shake up for hospo scene with new goverment promises

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 27,2023

Public to be consulted on controversial Wānaka McDonald's

by Kim Bowden - Nov 27,2023

Tar spill Shotover Street

Shotover Street tar spill stopped from entering lake

by Kim Bowden - Nov 27,2023

crash map photo wilson bay

Vehicle driven off road near Wilson Bay

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 27,2023

Alice Robinson in action in Killington today credit Alexis Boichard Agence Zoom

Watch: Video of Alice Robinson's silver medal World Cup run

Nov 26,2023

Alice Robinson 3 Killington GS WC Podium L R Alice Robinson Lara Gut Behrami Mikaela Shiffrin credit Alexis Boichard Agence Zoom

Queenstown's Alice Robinson scores silver in World Cup slalom

Nov 26,2023

Ruby Star Andrews in Stubai Credit Buchholz FIS Freestyle

World Cup medal to Queenstown skier Ruby Star Andrews

Nov 25,2023

Justin Tipa Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa

Justin Tipa elected new Chair of Ngāi Tahu

Nov 25,2023

Arrowtown wall 1

Arrowtown wall reconstruction stalled after heritage assessment and price jump

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 24,2023

Wānaka locals rally to block McDonald's

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 24,2023

Councillors vote to keep Frankton Track as is

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 24,2023

Amanda Robinson Crux image

Are you ready? Amanda Robinson of The Lightfoot Initiative

by Kim Bowden - Nov 24,2023

drinking water tap

QLDC uses cheaper, less effective UV option in water quality 'quick fix'

by Kim Bowden - Nov 23,2023

Long Covid diagnosis prices long term local out of Queenstown housing

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 23,2023

Remarkable Jardine family gift protects massive tract of land - forever

by Kim Bowden - Nov 23,2023

Manawa concept 1

QLDC documents reveal current HQ consultation will be used to green light project

by Peter Newport - Nov 23,2023

McDonalds Wanaka feature

After decades of false rumours Wānaka will finally host a McDonald's

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Rubbish Queenstown CBD Nov 2023 2 notice from QLDC

Businesses warned to keep bins off footpaths in central Queenstown

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 22,2023

196.9 Departures rebuild QUeenstown Airport supplied August 2023

Police called as Air NZ pilot stood down over Queenstown security incident

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Are you ready? Michael Rewi of Mana Tāhuna

by Kim Bowden - Nov 22,2023

Trust houses wide

ORC and QLDC to miss Government deadline for growth planning

by Kim Bowden - Nov 21,2023

Project Manawa civic square proposal document Aug 2023

High cost QLDC office building to be rented back from Ngāi Tahu

by Peter Newport - Nov 21,2023

Queenstown's wonky bench removed by council

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 21,2023

Ashleigh and Jared Lindley cropped

Earthquake kit entrants show how it's done

by Peter Newport - Nov 21,2023

Missing grandmother found in crashed Gibbston Highway car

by Kim Bowden - Nov 21,2023

Serious crash closes Gibbston Highway

by Kim Bowden - Nov 21,2023

Controversial plan to seal Frankton Track looks set to be shelved

by Kim Bowden - Nov 21,2023

Colleen missing person story

Missing woman last seen in Cromwell

by Kim Bowden - Nov 21,2023

Lauren Pattemore cropped MR

Crux' Lauren Pattemore: 'taking action is never as daunting once you start'

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 21,2023

Tramping boots in car

Work commute likely to leave families torn in event of AF8

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 20,2023

Arrowtown Wall feature MR

QLDC delays Arrowtown historic wall fix as cost spirals to $1.5 million

by Peter Newport - Nov 20,2023

green arrow river

Contractor responsible for Arrowtown's neon green river

by Kim Bowden - Nov 20,2023

Phil Mauger and Dawn Baxendale CCC

Christchurch mayor plays direct role in departure of council CEO

by Peter Newport - Nov 20,2023

CODC undecided on opening doors on secret workshops

by Kim Bowden - Nov 20,2023

Queenstown Airport is a critical community asset acting as a lifeline in an emergency. copy

Queenstown Airport community lifeline in a natural disaster

by Queenstown Airport - Nov 20,2023

Queenstown Business Chamber CEO 16.9 Sharon Fifield med 2

Are you ready? Sharon Fifield of Queenstown Chamber of Commerce

by Kim Bowden - Nov 20,2023

Motorcyclist dies in Lindis Pass crash

Nov 19,2023

Lead image QLDC Councillor Cody Tucker 1

Are you ready? QLDC councillor and Hāwea local Cody Tucker

by Kim Bowden - Nov 19,2023

eight col Lindis

Serious crash closes Lindis Pass

Nov 19,2023

arrowtown community resposne 2

Arrowtown community earthquake response: 12 volunteers for huge job

by Lauren Pattemore - Nov 18,2023

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