The government has treated councils like a "punching bag" while burdening ratepayers with unfunded infrastructure mandates, Opportunity party candidate Kayla Kingdon-Bebb has told an election forum in Wānaka. She was among six party representatives at Tue... See more
'This is being done to us,' Queenstown's mayor told a packed Arrowtown hall on Monday as local leaders and election candidates clashed over out-of-zone fast-track housing in the Whakatipu Basin. The fiery public meeting on Monday night laid bare political... See more
Regional leaders and government officials have pledged to work together on affordable housing solutions, transport projects and better access to healthcare in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago as part of a regional deal. The Otago Central Lakes Deal - a ... See more
Regional leaders and government officials have pledged to work together on affordable housing solutions, transport projects and better access to healthcare in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago as part of a regional deal. The Otago Central Lakes Deal - a ... See more
The search for a woman missing near Queenstown has been paused, police say, and a formal review will be undertaken. Erika Rodrigues Coelho, 47, has not been seen or heard from since September 18. The Brazilian national's rental car was found at Skippers S... See more
