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Lakeview is doomed to soon disappear - is it positive progress or the tragic loss of a special place?

Jul 19, 2019

Five people injured after explosion heard in Christchurch

Dramatic video after suspected gas leak causes devastating explosion

Jul 19, 2019

Local golf course key to Hobsonville style Q'town housing development?

Could the success of Hobsonville show the way forward for Queenstown?

Jul 17, 2019
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RECENT NEWS

Lakeview announcement imminent

by Peter Newport - Jul 17,2019

We may finally get to know exactly what the QLDC is to do with Lakeview

Rat infestation delays QLDC recycling roll out

Jul 16,2019

Details of a delays to the new 3 bin recycling system

Crux - Social Media Comments Policy

by Peter Newport - Jul 16,2019

Here's clarification on how Crux comments are moderated on social media.

Airways - Air NZ Q'town low level circuits "normal"

by Peter Newport - Jul 16,2019

Air New Zealand has been flying low level circuits before landing at Q'town

Wanaka airport community vote - 77% against expansion

by Peter Newport - Jul 15,2019

Protest group vote shows widespread opposition to airport expansion

QLDC "Pollution" consent application cost close to $600,000

by Peter Newport - Jul 13,2019

QLDC financial documents show big money on controversial application

Three bin system in early recycling failure

Jul 12,2019

QLDC's new 3 bin recycling system hits an early problem

Michael Laws, as ORC councillor, submits against QLDC "pollution" application

Jul 11,2019

More strife for the QLDC's controversial RMA application

Wetland restoration study launched for Lake Hayes

Jul 11,2019

A new study aims to reduce nutrients flowing into Lake Hayes

Airport - no action on Statement of Intent changes

by Peter Newport - Jul 10,2019

In spite of strong opposition from councillors, QAC's SOI remains unchanged

Health Minister seeking answers over SDHB maternity performance
by Peter Newport - Jul 9,2019
Wanaka's maternity hub - a storage corridor with some equipment
by Georgia Merton - Jul 8,2019
QLDC explains their "permission to pollute" consent application
by Peter Newport - Jul 8,2019
How to use your Three Bins - for Dummies
by Gina Dempster - Jul 8,2019
Cherilyn Walthew - new QLDC candidate for Wanaka
Jul 5,2019
Social media giants could disrupt NZ elections
by Cath Gilmour - Jul 5,2019
"We need to protect these lakes" - Minister says more funding to come
by Peter Newport - Jul 4,2019
Council meeting video streaming to be introduced
by Peter Newport - Jul 4,2019
New water quality funding for Southern Lakes
by Peter Newport - Jul 4,2019
Accountant Heath Copland to stand for Arrowtown QLDC seat
Jul 3,2019
ORC installs new water quality monitoring equipment in Lake Hayes
Jul 2,2019
Airport company hires new Comms Manager
Jul 2,2019
Government approves controversial Hawea SHA's
Jul 2,2019
Northlake developer guilty of river contamination
Jul 1,2019
Local environmental scientist stands for ORC
Jun 29,2019
Editorial: Time to clip the wings of our airport CEO?
by Peter Newport - Jun 28,2019
QLDC declares climate crisis
by Georgia Merton - Jun 27,2019
Council rejects airport CEO's expansion plans
by Peter Newport - Jun 27,2019
Northlake Hotel application approved
Jun 25,2019
"We've lost her" - Queenstown mum flatlines after problem birth
by Kamile Hood - Jun 24,2019
QLDC pressures QAC into minor airport changes
by Peter Newport - Jun 24,2019
Crux excluded from regional journalism funding - in spite of Minister's support
by Peter Newport - Jun 24,2019
Wanaka cell tower battle shifts to Hawea
by Georgia Merton - Jun 22,2019
Opinion: Is QLDC or QAC in charge of our future airports?
by John Hilhorst - Jun 22,2019

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