New Wanaka group challenges airport expansion plans

New Wanaka airport group speculates that "an awful lot is going on behind the scenes."

Oct 17, 2018

Queenstown to get dedicated air ambulance

Fears that helicopter rescue services in the South Island will be cut have been addressed.

Oct 17, 2018

River Terrace - One Resident's View

Simon Giles is a recent arrival in Cromwell and he sees Plan Change 13 as a fundamental threat to the future of the town.

Oct 18, 2018
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Plan Change 13. What Cromwell needs to know.

by Peter Newport - Oct 17,2018

Community concern increases over the proposed River Terrace subdivision - here's our latest coverage.

Wanaka South Primary School principal appointed.

by Kerrie Waterworth - Oct 15,2018

New principal moves to Wanaka from Hawea Flat

QLDC - More safety checks needed on Kmart building

by Peter Newport - Oct 15,2018

No permission yet granted to the troubled Kmart construction project

South Island major earthquake strategy published

Oct 15,2018

The Alpine Fault organisation has released a detailed new strategy for handling a major earthquake

Blogger video of Queenstown fatal bus crash goes global

by Peter Newport - Oct 15,2018

A travel blogger with 580,000 followers has posted dramatic video of yesterday's bus crash

Qtown-Kingston road re-opened after fatal crash

Oct 14,2018

Police have now cleared the fatal crash scene at the Devils Staircase

One dead in car and bus crash near Queenstown

Oct 14,2018

A bus with 14 people on board has collided with a car on the road between Queenstown and Kingston

Race against time to make Kmart building safe

by Peter Newport - Oct 13,2018

Construction workers were battling today to fix the troubled Kmart building before the planned opening on October 18

Crux launches Cromwell River Terrace Plan Change petition

Oct 13,2018

It's the biggest issue in Cromwell at the moment - here's a chance for everyone to have their say.

Wanaka lake front - massive project Monday. QLDC media release Wednesday

by Peter Newport - Oct 10,2018

Maybe they thought nobody would notice?

Wanaka subdivision runoff battle escalates
by Kerrie Waterworth - Oct 10,2018
When things are not OK.
by Jane Guy - Oct 9,2018
Time for a Southern Lakes petrol protest
by Peter Newport - Oct 8,2018
Qtown Central construction company denies new safety and cashflow claims
by Peter Newport - Oct 5,2018
Health Minister responds to Crux hospital petition
by Peter Newport - Oct 4,2018
I'm losing my sight. It's sharpened my focus.
by Victoria Crockford - Oct 4,2018
Qtown's Kmart building - the full story
by Peter Newport - Oct 3,2018
What's going on with the Kmart building?
by Peter Newport - Oct 3,2018
No smooth passage for Wanaka airport expansion
by Kerrie Waterworth - Oct 2,2018
Air NZ welcomes focus on Wanaka - and other options
by Peter Newport - Oct 2,2018
Queenstown airport CEO - our next focus is Wanaka
by Peter Newport - Oct 2,2018
Mayor on airport expansion freeze - "tourism is changing."
by Peter Newport - Oct 2,2018
Queenstown airport backs down on expansion - residents win the day
Oct 2,2018
Queenstown Airport expansion - today's the day
by Peter Newport - Oct 2,2018
QLDC discusses Wanaka subdivision runoff
by Peter Newport - Oct 1,2018
Wanaka first for South Island Kiwibuild homes
Sep 30,2018
It's not weak to be kind. It's not kind to be weak.
by Peter Newport - Sep 30,2018
A nervous love letter to the Wanaka Arts Centre
by Laura Williamson - Sep 29,2018
Air NZ says it's time for a "bigger, bolder, braver conversation" about a new regional airport
by Peter Newport - Sep 28,2018
QLDC's relationship with consultants - hard to fathom
by Peter Newport - Sep 28,2018
Strong response to Wakatipu Community Foundation advisors session
by Peter Newport - Sep 28,2018
Border tax approved today - Mayor says strategy is "fundamentally unfair"
by Peter Newport - Sep 27,2018
Time to push a female perspective on town planning
by Jane Guy - Sep 27,2018
Disruption at Tucker Beach roadworks
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In Brief

Make sure to have your say in the QLDC Quality of Life Survey

 https://www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/your-views/quality-of-life-survey/ 

Closes October 26, 2018