Project Phoenix - Fast tracking a diversified local economy

We've been talking about it for ages - now let's do it

Apr 03,2020

Queenstown Lakes hit by further Covid-19 cases

There are now 53 cases in Queenstown Lakes and 10 in Central Otago

Apr 03,2020

Reader commentary: Don't expect domestic tourism to be the answer

A Crux reader questions whether domestic tourism can, or even should, be an answer to our current problems

Apr 03,2020
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RECENT NEWS

Covid cases rise to 868 - room for cautious optimism?

Apr 03,2020

The rate of increase appears to be under control - for now

Lakes District Hospital all clear - full update from SDHB

Apr 02,2020

Full details of local testing and other Covid-19 updates from the SDHB

Queenstown dropped from Air NZ's new domestic schedule

by Peter Newport - Apr 02,2020

An emergency domestic schedule is now in place - but forget flying from Queenstown

No further staff cases at Q'town hospital - but treatment options limited

by Peter Newport - Apr 01,2020

Covid-19 Patients needing ventilator treatment will likely need to be transferred away from the Southern Lakes

Covid-19 - 708 total cases, 61 new - more testing. Updated

by Peter Newport - Apr 01,2020

Testing rules changed to include more people

Colin Keel partner Ian Jackson takes over as Wayfare Group CEO

by Peter Newport - Apr 01,2020

In a surprise move Ian Jackson takes over Richard Lauder's Wayfare CEO job

The real reason we don't have a proper hospital - and still rely on a volunteer fire brigade

by Peter Newport - Apr 01,2020

Why do we still have a volunteer fire brigade and the infrastructure of a tiny town?

Second Q'town nurse tests positive - new patients moved to other locations

Mar 31,2020

Authorities still don't understand how Covid-19 infections are happening at Lakes District Hospital

"Temporary" drop in Covid-19 case increases - total is 647. Updated.

Mar 31,2020

A weekend drop in testing is linked to lower numbers

Bus cleaner has Covid-19 - Orbus Queenstown

Mar 31,2020

Queenstown's $2 bus service has revealed a bus cleaner has tested positive

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Government - uncontrolled Covid-19 would "extract a high price for NZ."
by Peter Newport - Mar 31,2020
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Lakes District Hospital - nurse confirmed with Covid-19
by Peter Newport - Mar 30,2020
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Southern Lakes 31, Central Otago 5 - local Covid cases increase 27%
by Peter Newport - Mar 30,2020
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Warbirds ticket refunds by "end of May"
by Peter Newport - Mar 30,2020
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Backbacker owners defend 60 strong party during lockdown
Mar 30,2020
Covid 19 March 30 briefing
76 new cases bringing total to 589 - March 30
by Peter Newport - Mar 30,2020
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Why is my employer still making me redundant?
by Anna Mickell - Mar 30,2020
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25 Covid-19 cases in Lakes/Central Otago districts - Updated.
by Peter Newport - Mar 29,2020
Covid 19 briefing March 29
First Covid-19 death - total cases 514
by Peter Newport - Mar 29,2020
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Green shoots - local winners and losers post Covid-19
by Peter Newport - Mar 29,2020
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Covid Hereford conference - DQ , SDHB and Ministry all gave go ahead
by Peter Newport - Mar 28,2020
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28 Days - a Covid-19 Poem
by esther whitehead - Mar 28,2020
Covid March 28 briefing
451 Covid-19 cases total - 83 new. March 28
by Peter Newport - Mar 28,2020
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SDHB silent on local Covid-19 cases
by Peter Newport - Mar 28,2020
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Government upgrades a number of wage subsidy arrangements
Mar 27,2020
Covid 19 briefing March 27
368 Covid-19 cases - 85 new - March 27
by Peter Newport - Mar 27,2020
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Preparing for a new NZ - let's channel Sir Ed
by Peter Newport - Mar 27,2020
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Q'town migrant workers to get Government aid
by Peter Newport - Mar 26,2020
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A full guide to CODC services during the lockdown
Mar 26,2020
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Get the best out of Crux during the Lockdown
by Peter Newport - Mar 26,2020
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Migrant worker assistance system in place
by Peter Newport - Mar 25,2020
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QLDC services during the Lockdown - full details
Mar 25,2020
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New protections for tenants introduced by Government
Mar 25,2020
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Covid-19 cases in Cromwell, Alexandra and Roxburgh
Mar 25,2020
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PM puts NZ into State of Emergency - Covid-19
Mar 25,2020
Covid 19 briefing March 25
March 25 - 50 new cases, 205 total
by Peter Newport - Mar 25,2020
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Southern Lens - The importance of tourism staff
by Georgia Merton - Mar 25,2020
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Residents asked to avoid Lakes District Hospital for Covid-19 assesments
by Peter Newport - Mar 24,2020
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Mayor launches local welfare initiative as crisis looms
Mar 24,2020
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Domestic travel deadline extended until Friday
Mar 24,2020
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Free bus services to continue - with reductions from March 26
Mar 24,2020
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QLDC guidance for campervans - hotels to stay open
Mar 24,2020

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