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QLDC councillor Matt Wong: "We need fairer funding tools."

by Matt Wong - Dec 11,2025

February/March 2026 opening date for new Kawarau Gorge Cycle trail

Dec 11,2025

Queenstown Airport's top Xmas travel tips - for 150,000 holiday passengers

Dec 10,2025

Mayor John Glover's full reply to local economist Ralph Hanan

Dec 10,2025

Developer contribution triggers progress, and consent, for new bike trail

Dec 10,2025

Man arrested over fatal bus stabbing, assault in Auckland

Dec 09,2025

Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements

Dec 09,2025

Man dies outside store after two stabbings on Auckland bus

Dec 09,2025

Video: Queenstown's Robinson wins gold again on world circuit

Dec 07,2025

New measles case confirmed in Queenstown

Dec 05,2025

Economist: Queenstown congestion "economically, socially and environmentally perverse."

by Ralph Hanan - Dec 05,2025

Is it time for Queenstown's unelected mayor to step out of the shadows?

by Peter Newport - Dec 04,2025

Drury's gondola project gets endorsement from the Infrastructure Commission

Dec 04,2025

2025 building consents boom could trigger another 5,000 residents

by Peter Newport - Dec 04,2025

Dunedin man arrested in possession of 820 kilos of stolen pounamu

Dec 03,2025

Whoosh moves into pole position in Queenstown mass transit race

by Peter Newport - Dec 02,2025

QLDC pays Cougar $2.4 million for parking enforcement

by Peter Newport - Dec 02,2025

Mount Aspiring College endowment fund boosted to $350,000

Dec 02,2025

QLDC mayor John Glover: Rates cap likely to force innovative thinking.

by Peter Newport - Dec 01,2025

CODC Mayor: Government rates cap will require "tough choices"

Dec 01,2025

Government to introduce rates cap for local councils

Dec 01,2025

Dunedin woman fatally shot herself in head while deer hunting

Dec 01,2025

Video: Queenstown's Alice Robinson takes her fifth World Cup gold

Nov 30,2025

Drone tech trialled in Central Otago in push to eradicate bovine TB

Nov 30,2025

Health NZ aims to bring healthcare closer to home in Central Otago

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 29,2025

New NZ wastewater standards would apply to Shotover consent

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 28,2025

Wānaka guide who died on Mt Cook, 'left a mark on everyone'

Nov 28,2025

Council tightens rules on commercial bins on footpaths

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 28,2025

Salaries set for Central Otago councillors

Nov 28,2025

'This must be stopped': Sam Neill criticises gold mine proposal again

Nov 27,2025

QLDC hits restart on CEO recruitment process

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 27,2025

Memorial wall to honour Wānaka aviators

Nov 27,2025

Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many

Nov 27,2025

Cromwell museum fit-out concepts revealed

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 26,2025

Queenstown Airport breaches noise level limits

Nov 26,2025

Developer pitches zero risk to ratepayer council offices

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 26,2025

Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

Nov 26,2025

No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced

Nov 25,2025

QLDC councillors to vote on dropping former mayor Lewer's "secret" CEO recruitment plan

Nov 25,2025

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

Nov 25,2025

Queenstown to Dunedin bike trail one step closer

Nov 25,2025

Further details, and questions, on Veolia/QLDC sewage boss resignation

Nov 25,2025

Fast-track bid for Bendigo gold project accepted by EPA

Nov 24,2025

Calls to remove Lake Wānaka site from Freedom Camping Bylaw

by Peter Newport - Nov 24,2025

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent

Nov 24,2025

Unconfirmed reports: Former QLDC manager suddenly quits sewage boss role

by Peter Newport - Nov 23,2025

Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter

Nov 23,2025

Queenstown homes take out supreme awards at House of Year Awards

Nov 23,2025

What you need to know about new parking fees at tourist destinations

Nov 22,2025

QLDC issued abatement notices after wastewater consent breach

Nov 20,2025

Strong labour market boosts Otago economy - ANZ

Nov 20,2025

Two Queenstown gondola projects vie for airspace

Nov 20,2025

Wakatipu High School volleyball team in van crash - 12 injured

Nov 20,2025

Central Otago's Burn Cottage pinot in world Top 100 list

Nov 19,2025

Remuneration pool for QLDC's new councillors up 28 per cent

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 19,2025

Nitrogen exceeds consent at Wānaka wastewater treatment plant

Nov 18,2025

QLDC waives Crux mayoral debate parking ticket

Nov 18,2025

Air NZ to launch Queenstown to Brisbane direct flights

Nov 17,2025

Many primary principals likely to leave job in next five years - insights poll

Nov 16,2025

Serious incident on SH6 in Central Otago

Nov 16,2025

Records broken at 2025 Queenstown marathon

Nov 15,2025

Lake Hāwea liquor store opponents air concerns

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 14,2025

New video highlights environmental risks and restricted access linked to Bendigo mine.

Nov 13,2025

From brain injury to half marathon, Queenstown woman's battle

Nov 13,2025

Queenstown airport expecting a record number of marathon passengers

Nov 13,2025

Aoraki/ Mt Cook car park charges confirmed

Nov 12,2025

Questions, concerns raised over Ridgeburn Fast Track proposal

by Amanda Robertshawe - Nov 12,2025

An urgent warning to Arrowtown - from the UK's "most beautiful village in the world."

by Peter Newport - Nov 12,2025

Stolen vehicle crashed into lake after Remarkables Park liquor store burglary

Nov 10,2025

Shotover wastewater consent submissions made public

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 10,2025

Brewster Track rescues prompt safety campaign

Nov 09,2025

Delays for $45m Frankton innovation hub

by Zizi Sparks - Nov 07,2025

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