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Sunday 14th : August : 2022

Crux is the issues and action focussed local news site for Queenstown, Wanaka and Central Otago

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Serious to moderate injuries in Crown Range crash

The Crown Range road has partially re-opened a short time ago.

Aug 14,2022

Lake Onslow – $4 billion energy saviour or white elephant?

Wanted: panel members to judge mayoral candidate debate

CODC mayor's seat safe, but plenty in the race for…

Health issues prevent Michael Laws attending ORC m…

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National News

Air NZ reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness

Government reveals plan to make tourism a more appealing career option

Petrol prices fall below $3 in main centres

Competition for supply of key building supplies 'not working as well as it could'

Tourism job shortfall: Call for campaign to attract young foreign workers

Growing numbers of consumers call time on major supermarket owners

Meteors seem to be raining down on NZ, but why are some bright green?

Covid-19 wave is levelling off, hospital cases down on forecasts

Bringing a love of chocolate to the Southern Lakes

'Swiftest rise in a decade' - Cost of building a new home soars

Lower South Island mayors stake jobs on three waters approach

Cost of living soars: Inflation hits 7.3% - highest in 32 years

Cromwell's James Dicey honoured at Central Otago wine awards

Big-name Kiwi writers secured for Queenstown festival

Photo of the Day winner: Photos help families make memories

Cromwell's James Dicey honoured at Central Otago wine awards

It's the first time the awards dinner has been held since 2018

Aug 10,2022

Cromwell 8-year-old at it again with epic ski challenge for charity

Lochie Win wants others to join his 12-hour mission on Coronet

Jul 19,2022

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CODC mayor's seat safe, but plenty in the race for QLDC

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by Kim Bowden - Aug 12,2022

All roles on the QLDC will be contested, clear path for some on CODC

Health issues prevent Michael Laws attending ORC meetings

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by Peter Newport - Aug 12,2022

The ORC councillor has recently started work on The Platform

QLDC pushes 'groundbreaking' district plan change for affordable housing

Housing trust

by Kim Bowden - Aug 12,2022

But should homeowners be 'taxed' ahead of businesses that exacerbate housing shortages?

Air NZ flight cancellations impact 100,000 would-be travelers

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Aug 12,2022

Consumer group tells travelers: Know your rights

Stronger aviation rules call after 7 deaths in Fox Glacier crash

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Aug 12,2022

Will stronger rules prevent further tourist deaths?

Air NZ reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness

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Aug 11,2022

By reducing the number of flights, it will be able to have crew on standby

QLDC engineer writes own $448,000 consulting deal

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by Peter Newport - Aug 10,2022

Another QLDC staffer becomes a consultant - without the rules being followed

Government reveals plan to make tourism a more appealing career option

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Aug 10,2022

The report: without a thriving workforce, New Zealand will not have a thriving tourism industry

Kingston residents: QLDC failed to help tackle weather emergency

Kingston stomr damage 3

by Kim Bowden - Aug 10,2022

Power out, no internet, trees downed, roads closed, roofs off - no help

QLDC to release public statement on CEO performance review

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by Peter Newport - Aug 09,2022

The review has been secret - but we'll discover some details of the outcome

Local elections 2022

Clock ticking to fill gaps around local council tables

by Kim Bowden - Aug 09,2022

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Robinson helicopters too risky for southern terrain, blamed for deaths in Q'town

Aug 09,2022

Devil's Staircase road collapses into lake

by Kim Bowden - Aug 08,2022

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Franz Josef community rallies to support family of man involved in plane crash

Aug 08,2022

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Cold blast closes South Island roads, rain and heavy fog in North Island

Aug 08,2022

Closed-door council workshops to come under ombudsman's spotlight

by Kim Bowden - Aug 05,2022

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Downed plane: Strong winds in Southern Alps delay rescue team

Aug 05,2022

Deep South - Cross Winds at Tarras

Aug 05,2022

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Crux editor to stand for QLDC

Aug 04,2022

SKi CoronetPeak Spectacular View RNZ

Staff shortages, big snow produce fresh thinking for ski industry

by Kim Bowden - Aug 04,2022

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Weather hampers recovery of downed plane in Southern Alps

by Kim Bowden - Aug 04,2022

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Petrol prices fall below $3 in main centres

Aug 04,2022

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Competition for supply of key building supplies 'not working as well as it could'

Aug 04,2022

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QLDC mayor tired of ORC public transport ‘no show’

by Kim Bowden - Aug 03,2022

Grey Power's future uncertain as AGM looms

by Kim Bowden - Aug 03,2022

Queenstown expensive houses

Weakness creeps into the Queenstown housing market : Corelogic report

Aug 03,2022

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Tourism job shortfall: Call for campaign to attract young foreign workers

Aug 03,2022

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Growing numbers of consumers call time on major supermarket owners

Aug 03,2022

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'Blueprint for more resilient communities': Govt releases climate adaptation plan

Aug 03,2022

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Meteors seem to be raining down on NZ, but why are some bright green?

Aug 02,2022

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New Milford director holds out olive branch to tourism leaders

by Peter Newport - Aug 02,2022

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QLDC accused of 'going to any lengths to get what they want'

by Kim Bowden - Aug 02,2022

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Aerial methods used to rid Otago of wallabies

Aug 01,2022

CODC puts brakes on speed limits as population races ahead

Aug 01,2022

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Borders fully reopen - cruise ships, international students can return

Aug 01,2022

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Covid-19 wave is levelling off, hospital cases down on forecasts

Jul 30,2022

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QLDC to vote on submission opposing three waters reforms

by Kim Bowden - Jul 29,2022

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NZ skies ready for celestial show of up to '20 meteors an hour'

Jul 29,2022

Lake Dunstan silt warning sign

Contact Energy set to fix 'years overdue' Lake Dunstan problems

by Kim Bowden - Jul 29,2022

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Milford Sound - A Return to Wilderness

Jul 29,2022

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Queenstown clinic doubles staff as Covid-19 pressure builds

Jul 29,2022

The Remarkables

Remarkables ski tunnel still in the pipeline

by Kim Bowden - Jul 28,2022

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Police investigating threats made to schools, including in Queenstown

by Kim Bowden - Jul 28,2022

Crux series Deep South launches July 29

Jul 28,2022

Climbers rescued after surviving Remarkables avalanche

by Kim Bowden - Jul 28,2022

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GIB alternatives can now be used, supply predicted to free up

Jul 28,2022

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Vehicle Industry Association pulls support for Clean Car Discount

Jul 27,2022

Christchurch flooding

Rivers burst banks, flooding as wild weather hits South

by Kim Bowden and RNZ - Jul 26,2022

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Bringing a love of chocolate to the Southern Lakes

Jul 26,2022

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Queenstown flights backlog could take days to clear

Jul 25,2022

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