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Crux accepts Lakeview invitation from Australian developers

by Peter Newport - Jan 23,2026

Analysis/Opinion For the first time in eight years the Australian developers of the controversial $2 billion luxury Lakeview development reached out to Crux yesterday (January 22) and invited us to their…

Mayor John Glover: response to Crux survey on QLDC accountability.

Jan 22,2026

"Governance systems have not performed adequately."

Crux accepts Lakeview invitation from Australian developers

by Peter Newport - Jan 23,2026

Mayor John Glover: response to Crux survey on QLDC accountability.

Jan 22,2026

QLDC leaks Lakeview sod turning date to council funded Mountain Scene

by Peter Newport - Jan 22,2026

Crux News Posts Archive

Crux accepts Lakeview invitation from Australian developers

by Peter Newport - Jan 23,2026

Mayor John Glover: response to Crux survey on QLDC accountability.

Jan 22,2026

QLDC leaks Lakeview sod turning date to council funded Mountain Scene

by Peter Newport - Jan 22,2026

Luxon announces Saturday November 7 election date

by Peter Newport - Jan 21,2026

Pub lunch included in Mayor Alley's challenge to Shane Jones

by Peter Newport - Jan 21,2026

90% support for external investigation into QLDC financial failures

by Peter Newport - Jan 19,2026

Video: Wānaka's Campbell Melville Ives takes 2nd place at FIS World Cup

Jan 18,2026

Temporary prohibition of freedom camping at Wānaka’s Allenby Place carpark

Jan 16,2026

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