Southern Lens: The Last Brass Monkey

It was one of NZ's most iconic events - now gone forever

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PM Jacinda Ardern reveals Covid-19 vaccine plan for group 4

The PM on how NZ's general population will be vaccinated. 

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Shadbolt says health issue stops him ‘defending’ himself

Mayor says a voice problem is at the centre of his troubles

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QLDC's $1,000 a day in supermarket bills: *Updated

by Peter Newport - Jun 16,2021

QLDC has now explained over $378,000 of supermarket shopping

QLDC: One email says it all.

by Peter Newport - Jun 15,2021

Editorial: In a perfect world QLDC would comply with their own rules

QLDC consultants: Emails suggest council advice to ignore policy

by Peter Newport - Jun 15,2021

Months after Crux asked questions, managers did not follow the rules

Government recognises death of Sir Eion Edgar

Jun 14,2021

Sir Eion was a key philanthropist and supporter of major sports events

Upper Clutha power project: community forum outcomes

Jun 14,2021

An online forum has defined the goals of the Upper Clutha power project

Esther Whitehead's win is a seismic shift for Qtown

by Peter Newport - Jun 11,2021

Editorial: This by-election result is a sign of things to come

Esther Whitehead wins Qtown by-election

by Peter Newport - Jun 11,2021

The by-election was contested by two candidates with very different perspectives

ORC tries to block luxury Glenorchy hotel, citing environmental impact

by Isobel Ewing - Jun 10,2021

The Environment Court will decide whether the 52-bedroom hotel will proceed.

By-election turnout only 23% - call for online voting

by Peter Newport - Jun 10,2021

Postal voting has hit by election turnout - with no change in sight.

Shihad at Coronet Peak for Night Ski party

Jun 09,2021

July 31 - and the event is free to attend.

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Southern Lens: Falling through the cracks
by Kim Bowden - Jun 09,2021
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New ski traverse not for beginners - Turks founder
by Isobel Ewing - Jun 08,2021
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4,000 strong last hurrah for Brass Monkey Rally
by Kim Bowden - Jun 06,2021
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Upper Clutha solar project moves to full flow
Jun 04,2021
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Big electorate changes on the way for Qtown and Wānaka
by Isobel Ewing - Jun 04,2021
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Wanaka to get new primary birthing unit
Jun 02,2021
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"Bonkers" new speed limits reducing Wanaka crashes: NZTA
by Isobel Ewing - Jun 02,2021
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"Think smarter on immigration" - Qtown startup boss's appeal to Govt
by Olivia Wensley - Jun 02,2021
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Electricity experts endorse Upper Clutha solar project
Jun 01,2021
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Trans-Tasman bond: Qtown gains, disputes remain
by Isobel Ewing - May 31,2021
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"Common threat" to NZ and Aus - Morrison foreshadows talks on China
by Isobel Ewing - May 31,2021
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Polite welcome will give way to tough talks between trans Tasman leaders
by Isobel Ewing - May 30,2021
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Aussie PM arrives in Qtown to meet with Jacinda Ardern
by Additional reporting from RNZ and Isobel Ewing - May 30,2021
Red Bull 2
Queenstown invited to join world air race circuit
by Peter Newport - May 28,2021
Makaroa Hawea highway
ORC tackles Hawea burn off smoke
May 27,2021
Jim Boult April 19 MR Office
Police say no Boult election fraud but investigation hidden
by Peter Newport - May 27,2021
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"Ski bookings boom" - Accommodation agency
May 26,2021
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Cromwell's message clear: "Don't demolish our buildings."
by Kim Bowden - May 25,2021
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The Crux by-election debate
by Peter Newport - May 21,2021
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Southern Lens: The Wanaka siblings living in a timewarp
by Isobel Ewing - May 21,2021
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Residents "at risk" from Cardrona water deal
by Isobel Ewing - May 19,2021
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QLDC on OAG report: "Staff practices deviated from Policy and Guidelines."
May 19,2021
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"QLDC exposed to questions of fairness & transparency" - Auditor General's ZQN7 report
by Peter Newport - May 19,2021
Snow Coronet HR May 18
DQ pushes today's snow pics to promote ski season
May 18,2021
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Mooney blames poor planning for SDHB's "chronic" cancer waitlist
by Isobel Ewing - May 14,2021
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QLDC: No Wānaka appeal - but airport project is still more "when" - not "if"
May 12,2021
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Upper Clutha solar project backed by Govt green bank
May 11,2021
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Police, Harbourmaster shut down Cromwell cycle trail protest
by Kim Bowden - May 08,2021
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Q'town startup boss - "Now the real work has to start."
by Olivia Wensley - May 07,2021
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Developers, locals and legal battles - a cautionary tale
by Isobel Ewing - May 07,2021
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The Q'town Māori Trust helping non-Māori
by Kim Bowden - May 07,2021
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Mayor, Tech and Film sectors united on cash for non-tourist growth
by Peter Newport - May 06,2021

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