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Crux Survey: What should happen next with QLDC's CEO?

Jan 16,2026

Ratepayer losses could total as much as $400 million.

Mayor to quiz staff on new QLDC sewage cover up revelations

by Peter Newport - Jan 14,2026

New details of a Veolia whistleblower and multiple QLDC sewage consultants.

Crux Survey: What should happen next with QLDC's CEO?

Jan 16,2026

Mayor to quiz staff on new QLDC sewage cover up revelations

by Peter Newport - Jan 14,2026

DQ defends using Canadian consultants to define "Queenstown's Identity."

by Peter Newport - Jan 14,2026

Crux News Posts Archive

Crux Survey: What should happen next with QLDC's CEO?

Jan 16,2026

Mayor to quiz staff on new QLDC sewage cover up revelations

by Peter Newport - Jan 14,2026

DQ defends using Canadian consultants to define "Queenstown's Identity."

by Peter Newport - Jan 14,2026

Skyline sells Christchurch Casino after $5 million fine

Jan 12,2026

QLDC closes Skippers Bridge over safety concerns

Jan 12,2026

Video: More local medals for Kiwi snow sports athletes in US

Jan 11,2026

Evidence mounts of 4-year sewage cover up to protect Queenstown property development

by Peter Newport - Jan 09,2026

Southern Lakes property rentals most expensive in NZ

Jan 08,2026

CODC keeps council CEO's Bendigo mine approval powers secret

by Peter Newport - Jan 08,2026

Police name man killed in Wānaka vehicle incident

Jan 08,2026

Body found in search for Connor Purvis

Jan 07,2026

NZ Post degrades local Queenstown services after paying $100 million Government dividend

by Peter Newport - Jan 07,2026