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Press Releases
Tue 9th Oct 07
Heart of the District Nominations Open
Nominations open today (Monday) for the sixth annual Heart of the District Awards.
"These awards have really progressed into an anticipated community event," Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator, Jan Maxwell said. "We can't wait to receive more outstanding entries thi...Read More
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Fri 5th Oct 07
Young River Update
The level of the new lake in the upper Young River Valley, Mount Aspiring National Park, continued to rise overnight with less than half a metre clearance now remaining to the crest of the dam.
"The lake level rose overnight by another 1.5 metres, but didn?t over-top in the night as expected," Quee...Read More
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Thu 4th Oct 07
Landfill Fee Increases in line with new Kerbside
Hand in hand with the introduction of kerbside recycling in Queenstown this month will see the projected increase in landfill fees, Queenstown Lakes District Council solid waste advisor Dr Linda Wright said.
"It has always been the council's intention to tie together the introduction of the kerbsid...Read More
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Thu 4th Oct 07
Flare Sparks Search
An emergency flare, spotted in the area of Two Mile Creek, near Queenstown, at approximately 9pm last night (Sunday) sparked a search of Lake Wakatipu.
Queenstown Lakes District harbourmaster Marty Black received "a dozen calls" after the flare was spotted by Kelvin Heights and Fernhill residents.
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Thu 4th Oct 07
One Step Closer to Kerbside Recycling
Wakatipu residents are one step closer to kerbside recycling, with the delivery of recycling containers and recycling education packs from October 1.
"We expect that it will take about three weeks to deliver the recycling containers to all Wakatipu residents." Queenstown Lakes District Council soli...Read More
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Tue 25th Sep 07
Two Key Positions Announced
Significant growth in visitor numbers has seen a review of overall facility management at the Queenstown Events Centre, with two key management positions announced this week.
"The Events Centre Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Roger Coleman as Events Centre chief executive and Cam...Read More
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Mon 24th Sep 07
Queenstown Destination of choice for Air New Zealand
Queenstown has secured a powerful opportunity to showcase itself to an audience that can give its tourism industry a significant boost.
"Air New Zealand has taken up an invitation to hold its next Leadership Conference in Queenstown," Queenstown Lakes District mayor Clive Geddes announced today.
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Queenstown Airport Corporation has taken the unprecedented action of closing one of its most used general aviation runways.
A crane with a 45 m boom extension has been erected on the 5 Mile construction site, contrary to Queenstown Airport Corporation advice and safety concerns.
The Crane is immed...Read More
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Wed 19th Sep 07
Sorting Plant Arrives at Recycling Centre
Kick off for kerbside recycling in the Wakatipu is drawing near, with today's arrival of a state-of-the-art sorting plant at the Wakatipu Recycling Centre in Glenda Drive, Frankton.
"The plant is fully automated. Mixed recyclables will get loaded onto conveyor belts together and it will get s...Read More
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Wed 19th Sep 07
Old PC's Gone for Free - Save the Landfill
Wanaka and Queenstown residents can dispose of their old PCs, computer peripherals and mobile phones at the region's first free eDay on September 29.
The 'drive-through events', which are baeing organised on behalf of the Queenstown Lakes District Council by Wanaka Wastebusters, will be held at Wan...Read More
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