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Thursday 20th : December : 2018

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

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Happy Xmas from Crux!

Crux will be taking our holiday break from December 22 to mid January.

Dec 19, 2018

One airport to rule them all

Will there be a new regional airport built at Maori Point Road near Tarras?

Dec 17, 2018

Living in La La Land - Series Introduction

Here's the trailer for the Crux Living in La La Land series that will be published through to September 2019.

Dec 14, 2018

National News

An extra $48 a week for some NZ families - Minimum wage to go up to $17.70 an hour

Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail business case approved

NZTA had concerns about heavy vehicle checks two years ago

Thompson and Clark spied on earthquake victims, inquiry finds

Man arrested for human trafficking, slavery after targeting 'vulnerable' workers

Queenstown residents fed up with traffic woes: 'It's ridiculous'

Road toll: 'We have the tools available to reduce it'

SH1 realignment in Southland on track for 2020 opening

Council backs contentious housing development near Wanaka

Stalled midwife talks may trigger mass resignations - union

The richest households are now worth $1.75 million - survey

Trends in 2018: What Kiwis searched for this year

RECENT NEWS

No Country for the Arts

Dec 15,2018

Have we got our priorities right when more resources are dedicated to tourism than the arts?

"Mortal Engines" is a mash-up of great films

by SM Hahn - Dec 14,2018

Each week we will be bringing you a film review that's fresh and relevant. Proudly brought to you by Dorothy Brown's and our expert reviewer, SM Hahn, we hope to...

Council survey highlights social problems - community strength

Dec 14,2018

A new major insight into our community has been released today

New Crux video series launches this weekend

by Peter Newport - Dec 14,2018

Our major new local documentary series launches on Saturday.

People Power - Spark considers moving Wanaka cell tower

by Kerrie Waterworth - Dec 12,2018

After a prolonged stand off, Wanaka residents make dramatic progress with Spark

New Wanaka A&P Society Board

Dec 11,2018

There's been some changes to the organisers of the Wanaka A&P show

Te Reo's unlikely hero enriching local lives

by Esther Whitehead - Dec 10,2018

A true local legend, Jeromy Van Riel, and his passion for sharing Te Reo.

Local artist selected for London Art Biennial

Dec 10,2018

Wanaka artist Jane Kellahan is selected for prestigious showcase in London - but she needs help with the cost.

NZ On Screen: 'The Long Lake'

Dec 9,2018

Journey back to 1954 with this archival footage from 1954

'Shoplifters' suprises and charms

by SM Hahn - Dec 8,2018

The first in a series of film reviews brought to you by Dorothy Brown's.

Wastebusters to partner with Waste Management NZ in new QLDC contract

Dec 7,2018

Big win for Wakatipu High School filmmakers

Dec 7,2018

Book release: then the wind came

by Poppie Johnson - Dec 7,2018

Iona Winter Writes: Paper to Water

by Iona Winter - Dec 7,2018

Wanaka cell tower protesters ask to meet with Mayor

by Kerrie Waterworth - Dec 6,2018

Wanaka cell tower protester digs in - with neighbours' support

by Kerrie Waterworth - Dec 5,2018

Wanaka protester blocks new Spark cell phone tower

by Kerrie Waterworth - Dec 4,2018

Lilliput Libraries - tiny but mighty

by Poppie Johnson - Dec 3,2018

Cromwell's Plan Change 13 - An Update

by Simon Giles - Dec 1,2018

Wanaka police seek four men involved in Hawea bush fire.

Dec 1,2018

Queenstown property... in the 80's

by NZ On Screen - Dec 1,2018

Government continues to ignore Queenstown's worsening situation

by Peter Newport - Nov 30,2018

Friday Fiction: Sunday Best

by PJ Stanley - Nov 30,2018

A good time for a pantomime

by Laura Williamson - Nov 29,2018

Electric shock: Aurora to hike power prices soon after lines fiasco

by Kerrie Waterworth - Nov 29,2018

Skyline's bold global expansion plans

by Peter Newport - Nov 28,2018

Wanaka - no QLDC support for residents with non-standard accommodation

by Kerrie Waterworth - Nov 27,2018

Our fatal flaw - ignoring a lethal threat because it is gradual.

by Andrew Waterworth - Nov 24,2018

Welcome to NZ On Screen

by Poppie Johnson - Nov 24,2018

The way we were - retro Queenstown on film

Nov 24,2018

Parts of Q'town road network on the brink of failure

by Peter Newport - Nov 23,2018

Friday Fiction: A Crack in the Pool

by S M Haurant - Nov 23,2018

DOC's $45 million commercial sponsorship juggling act

by Peter Newport - Nov 21,2018

Multiple travel and road warnings from NZTA

Nov 20,2018