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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council would like feedback on a proposal to make some minor changes to parking on Church Street and a change to Searle Street access, QLDC project manager Lane Vermaas said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The delivery of improved bus services from July in the Wakatipu Basin is key to a number of initiatives by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, QLDC infrastructure strategy manager Denis Mander said.

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SOUTHLAND — Farmers in the Queenstown Lakes District will have an opportunity to ‘clean-up’ unwanted chemicals during June, Queenstown Lakes District Council solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said.

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WANAKA — A local roading contractor has made a generous offer to the community of Wanaka.

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QUEENSTOWN — Work on clearing the Glenorchy Road commenced at around 1.30pm after geotechnical experts assessed the site.

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QUEENSTOWN — A slip has closed the road between Queenstown and Glenorchy this morning.

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QUEENSTOWN — Lake Wakatipu has now dropped below the first flood level warning of 310.8m.

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OTAGO — Ice has come early to roads in the Wakatipu Basin, Queenstown Lakes District Council network operations engineers Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Heavy rain in the Lake Wakatipu catchment may result in a small rise but it is not likely to reach the flood warning level, according to information provided by the Otago Regional Council.

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QUEENSTOWN — An opportunity ‘too good to miss’ was the bottom line when committing to participate at the Shanghai Expo in China, later this month, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Clive Geddes said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Lake Wakatipu is continuing to drop and the Otago Regional Council is not forecasting any problems with further rain in the catchment tomorrow night and Friday.

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QUEENSTOWN — The rain event yesterday morning gave 15mm to the Dart catchment.

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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council residents and ratepayers are invited to have a chat about the Draft Annual Plan over a cup of coffee this week.

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QUEENSTOWN — Forecast rain in the Lake Wakatipu catchment is not expected to push the lake beyond the peak reached on Saturday but will result in a small rise, according to information provided by the Otago Regional Council.

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QUEENSTOWN — The level of Lake Wakatipu has commenced a clear and consistent trend downwards.

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QUEENSTOWN — By 3pm today (Saturday) Lake Wakatipu was showing a small drop of 2.5cm in level, sitting at 311.455m but the Otago Regional Council is cautioning it is too soon to know if this is the start of a downward trend.

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QUEENSTOWN — Lake Wakatipu was no longer expected to reach levels predicted yesterday but the threat of flooding remained.

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QUEENSTOWN — Lake Wakatipu is continuing to slowly rise at the rate of 1cm an hour and we cannot yet dismiss that the flooding of some premises could occur later today or into tomorrow,” Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Clive Geddes said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes and Otago Regional Councils have advised Queenstown retailers in the central business flood zone to prepare for flooding overnight.

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QUEENSTOWN — Low level flooding of reserves and roads around Queenstown Bay is expected within the next 24-hours with further rain expected later today in the Lake Wakatipu catchment, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Clive Geddes said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Forecast rain could see Lake Wakatipu reach levels which will lead to some flooding of low-lying areas of reserve around Queenstown Bay, Kingston and Glenorchy.

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QUEENSTOWN — The $550,000 upgrade of Church Street and Searle Lane will start on Monday, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Lane Vermaas said.

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OTAGO — The proposed rates rise in the Queenstown Lakes District Council has come in below forecast despite some unexpected costs, QLDC finance general manager Stewart Burns said.

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WANAKA — Discovery of a bigger problem than expected at the Wanaka Community Swimming Pool has resulted in a delay to re-opening the pool this week, Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general manager Paul Wilson said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The future of rural areas in the Queenstown Lakes District will be the subject of a major community consultation exercise over the coming months.

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QUEENSTOWN — Community feedback on the Queenstown Lakes District’s intention to prepare a Management Plan for the Queenstown Gardens should be with the council next week.

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QUEENSTOWN — Hundreds of individuals, families and employees, to date, had signed up to travel the ‘Right Way’ in the Queenstown Lakes District for the month of March.

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QUEENSTOWN — Improved parking for shoppers and short stay parkers is being considered by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, QLDC infrastructure strategy manager Denis Mander said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The unauthorised removal of community trees is actively pursued by the Queenstown Lakes District Council,” QLDC parks manager Gordon Bailey said.

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OTAGO — New Zealand’s first public biodiesel consortium and refuelling facility was launched today (8 March) in Queenstown, a move that’s been welcomed by political, industry and environmental leaders.

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QUEENSTOWN — Responsible water use by residents connected to the Lake Hayes Scheme water supply means restrictions can ease from today, Queenstown Lakes District Council 3 waters operations engineer Martin Ellis said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The single largest project currently being delivered by the Queenstown Lakes District Council was given a further green light today, QLDC Mayor Clive Geddes said.

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QUEENSTOWN — A landowner and contractor will be issued a formal warning after an unlawful connection to a community water supply was detected, Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager regulatory and corporate Roger Taylor said.

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WANAKA — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked next week to make a milestone decision for the Upper Clutha Community.

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QUEENSTOWN — The month of March was today designated official ‘Right Way’ month in the Queenstown Lakes District by Mayor Clive Geddes.

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QUEENSTOWN — As at 1.30pm today the Fernhill Reservoir was at 80% capacity.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council this morning issued an urgent water conservation notice for parts of Queenstown.

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QUEENSTOWN — Kids are taking to their bikes this month in the Queenstown Lakes District.

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QUEENSTOWN — After a tender process the Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed a contractor to remove 72 ailing poplar trees on Lower Shotover Road, with work commencing tomorrow, QLDC network operations engineer Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — People passionate about the Queenstown Gardens are being invited to get involved at the early stages of developing a new reserve management plan, general manager communities Paul Wilson said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Work is scheduled to start on a $126,000 landscaping and lighting upgrade of Marine Parade, adjacent to Queenstown Bay, on Monday, Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager community services Paul Wilson said.

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QUEENSTOWN — With Valentine’s Day looming Queenstown librarians have seized on a ‘novel’ idea to keep the lonely hearts club at bay.

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QUEENSTOWN — A sudden increase in water demand on the Lake Hayes Estate water supply has resulted in the Queenstown Lakes District Council calling on residents to help conserve water,” QLDC 3 waters operations engineer Martin Ellis said.

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QUEENSTOWN — A 109-year-old bridge in the Queenstown Lakes District will close for three days this month to allow for a $30,000 repair, QLDC network operations manager Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — A significant push to improve the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s knowledge of the aging Queenstown water network had come at a price,” QLDC infrastructure services general manager Mark Kunath said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Crown Range Road was closed this morning after an aviation fuel (av gas) spill, resulting from an accident, Queenstown Lakes District Council communications manager Meaghan Miller said.

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WANAKA — The future management of decommissioned oxidation ponds at Wanaka will be discussed by the Queenstown Lakes District utilities committee on Tuesday, QLDC infrastructure services general manager Mark Kunath said.

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ARROWTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has today lifted the Boil Water Notice issued for Arrowtown.

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QUEENSTOWN —   First day pupils at the brand new Remarkables Primary School at Frankton can look forward to a safe trip to school next month, Queenstown Lakes District Council travel demand project manager Rae-Anne Kurucz said.  “Walking to school has never been easier.

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ARROWTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has today issued a boil water notice to Arrowtown residents.

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QUEENSTOWN — A review of the Queenstown Lakes District Council Gambling Policy has shown that it is working well in reducing the number of gaming machines around the district.

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QUEENSTOWN — The completion of the $5 million Queenstown Airport runway extension will not be delayed by an ongoing appeal, Queenstown Lakes District Council corporate and regulatory general manager Roger Taylor said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Gardens duck pond is about to receive a bit of a face lift with work starting this week to reinstate the rock edging.

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WANAKA — Wanaka residents are being encouraged to comment on changes being proposed for two key Wanaka streets.

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QUEENSTOWN — The historic Edith Cavell Bridge, near Queenstown, will be subject to an inspection after some deterioration in the concrete beneath the bridge was identified last week,” QLDC corporate and regulatory general manager Roger Taylor said.

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WANAKA — An internal investigation is being undertaken by the Queenstown Lakes District Council into odour issues at the Wanaka-based Project Pure Wastewater Treatment Plant, QLDC project manager Martin O’Malley said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Unsafe trees will be removed from a section of the Coronet Peak Road in work due to commence early next year Queenstown Lakes District Council network operations engineer Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will have a new chief executive at the helm in the New Year.

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QUEENSTOWN — Two Queenstown Lakes District Council bylaws should be considered a gift for boaties and their families in the district this summer, QLDC general manager regulatory and corporate Roger Taylor said.

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QUEENSTOWN — “Live music kicks off the celebrations from 8.30pm in both Queenstown and Wanaka,” QLDC arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell said.

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WANAKA — Proposed options for two key Wanaka streets will be available for public feedback from next week, Queenstown Lakes District Council infrastructure strategy manager Denis Mander said.

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QUEENSTOWN — An independent report on the Alpine Aqualand ‘fast’ hydroslide has found that the slide should not be operated without alteration to a portion of the slide.

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QUEENSTOWN — A waste oil alternative is being trialled on an unsealed road in the Wakatipu Basin, Queenstown Lakes District Council roading manager Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Summerdaze is fast approaching as the days warm up and preparations come together for the Queenstown Lakes District’s month-long, fun-filled summer festival.

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WANAKA — A strategy to provide direction for the future development of the Wanaka Town Centre was adopted by the Queenstown Lakes District Council last week, QLDC senior policy analyst Sue Mavor said.

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QUEENSTOWN —  An incident on Lake Wakatipu at the weekend should act as a reminder to all boaties, particularly with summer on its way, Queenstown Lakes District harbourmaster Marty Black said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Duncan Field will represent Local Government New Zealand in a ministerial review of safety in adventure tourism.

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QUEENSTOWN — A Queenstown Lakes District Council staff member reported a sewage spill at Kelvin Heights at 4pm yesterday, QLDC 3 waters manager Gerry Essenberg said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is in the unique position of reporting an operating deficit, QLDC finance general manager and deputy chief executive Stewart Burns said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Damage to Rata trees on Pigeon Island in July this year has cost two Wanaka men $3000 in costs, Queenstown Lakes District Council parks manager Gordon Bailey said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Shoppers at New World Supermarkets in the Wakatipu and Wanaka were delighted this week to receive free ‘eco friendly’ bags, carrying the Civil Defence mantra ‘get ready get through’, Queenstown Lakes District Council emergency management officer Brenden Winder said.

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QUEENSTOWN —  The Queenstown Lakes District Council has successfully raised $30 million through issuing wholesale bonds on the capital markets, QLDC finance general manager and deputy chief executive Stewart Burns said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will prepare a set of guidelines around rural boundary fence rules, to help clarify the District Plan interpretation, QLDC chief executive Duncan Field said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The decision on Plan Change 19 – Frankton Flats Special Zone (B) has been ratified by the Council and will be notified tomorrow (Wednesday) Queenstown Lakes District Council senior policy analyst Alyson Hutton said.

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QUEENSTOWN — A new online public mapping and property information search tool went live on the Queenstown Lakes District Council website this week.

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QUEENSTOWN — The signing of a new roading maintenance contract marks a new era in contracting, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Clive Geddes said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Under the Local Government Act the Queenstown Lakes District Council is required to advertise the position of Chief Executive, QLDC Mayor Clive Geddes said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to approve a recommendation to remove a line of aging Poplar Trees on Lower Shotover Road at next week’s full council meeting, QLDC parks manager Gordon Bailey said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Motorists are being asked to drive with care through a 100-metre section on the Glenorchy Road known as Twelve Mile Bluff, approximately 20km from Queenstown, Queenstown Lakes District Council roading manager Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — From today the Queenstown Lakes District Council will advertise nationally for a developer to take on the Frankton Marina and Reserve development on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, QLDC chief executive Duncan Field said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is investigating the felling of two trees, one of which was chopped down today at Kelvin Heights, QLDC parks manager Gordon Bailey said.

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QUEENSTOWN — In light of three recent water main failures in the Queenstown Lakes District, residents could take confidence from the Council’s ability to ensure that water supply would continue to meet the community’s needs, Queenstown Lakes District Council infrastructure services general manger Mark Kunath said.

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ARROWTOWN — This weekend sees the 2009 Clean Air Warm Homes Trust Expo in the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall between 10am and 4pm.

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QUEENSTOWN — The stupidity of two men caught red-handed trying to either detach or steal a safety beacon on Lake Wakatipu, last week, has the Queenstown Lakes District harbourmaster Marty Black seeing red.

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QUEENSTOWN — The historic Skippers Road has been closed for urgent repairs, Queenstown Lakes District Council roading manager Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Moonlight Track, Arthurs Point, will need to be intermittently closed from today for up to three weeks to allow for urgent repair work, Queenstown Lakes District Council roading manager Ian Marshall said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is calling for comment on the proposed upgrade of Church Street and Searle Lane, QLDC utilities chairman Councillor John Mann said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The “Fitness Pass” released today by Lakes Leisure is an all encompassing pass designed to increase people’s fitness and recreation options.

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OTAGO — As of this week, residents can subscribe to a new, community-owned, wheelie bin service in the Queenstown Lakes District, QLDC solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said.

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QUEENSTOWN — As was flagged in the Council’s 10-Year-Plan, adopted in June, the economic climate has seen the Lakeview project put on hold, Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Duncan Field said.

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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Police have released the name of the snowboarder who died following yesterday's avalanche.

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QUEENSTOWN — Diesel that was spread widely throughout the streets of Queenstown today was likely to have been the act of an unsuspecting driver, Queenstown Lakes District Council harbourmaster Marty Black said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The tiny Gibbston Community Association has raised an incredible $1.3million for construction of a stunning 8km trail, following the bank of the Kawarau River, however the project has hit a small snarl.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council considered the form of its new roading maintenance services contract at an extraordinary Council meeting held last week.

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WANAKA — Visiting Australian tourists had an expensive lesson in environmental protection after a toxic mistake in Wanaka on Sunday night, Queenstown Lakes District harbourmaster Marty Black said.

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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is investigating the theft of rata from Pigeon Island in Lake Wakatipu.

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OTAGO — If last nights earthquake had been the big one would you have been prepared? That is the question being asked by Queenstown Lakes District Council emergency management officer Brenden Winder after an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.8 was felt in the Queenstown Lakes area.

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QUEENSTOWN — Fernhill and Sunshine Bay residents awoke this morning without water after a catastrophic failure of a water main in the night, Queenstown Lakes District Council infrastructure services general manager Mark Kunath said.

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QUEENSTOWN —  Residents of the Queenstown Lakes District are being encouraged to attend a public meeting on New Zealand’s 2020 emissions target, hosted by the government and chaired by QLDC Mayor Clive Geddes.

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QUEENSTOWN — An Elm tree with special community significance has found a new home in Queenstown, much to the excitement of three local ladies.

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