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	Queenstown’s council taken to court over sewage issues Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Treated wastewater was spilling into nearby rivers from the disposal field. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tourism growth: A 'very serious investment' in infrastructure needed, says mayor RadioNZ - 23 Jan (RadioNZ) The government will need to get its chequebook ready if it plans to welcome more tourists to New Zealand, the mayor of Queenstown says. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	New industry: Businesses racing to relax in Queenstown Stuff.co.nz - 21 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) One spa complex has approval, another three developments are planned. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Business



	Summer secrets: Why Queenstown is a great escape this time of year Stuff.co.nz - 20 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Many Kiwis head to the beach over summer — but you’ll find some of the best adventures in the mountains. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Queenstown district council issued notices after 'potential' treated wastewater river spillover RadioNZ - 17 Jan (RadioNZ) Queenstown Lakes District Council (QDLC) said it`s been given two notices after failing to stop partially treated wastewater from spilling off the site of a local treatment plant and potentially leaking into nearby rivers. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Maia Cotton blends Maori and Jewish traditions at Queenstown wedding Stuff.co.nz - 16 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Cotton’s family performed a Haka during the dinner, which she described as a moment of cultural pride. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Air NZ flight diverts from Auckland to Hamilton in strong winds RadioNZ - 16 Jan (RadioNZ) The flight from Queenstown will refuel before heading back. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Man arrested after allegedly stealing ‘critical’ supplies from air ambulance Stuff.co.nz - 16 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The 31-year-old is accused of stealing the bag of medical equipment from the Queenstown rescue helicopter. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Man arrested after medical gear stolen from ambulance helicopter RadioNZ - 16 Jan (RadioNZ) A bag containing critical medical equipment and supplies was stolen from the Queenstown rescue helicopter. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	‘Critical’ drugs and medical equipment stolen from air ambulance helicopter Stuff.co.nz - 13 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) A pilot said the theft of the bag was from the Queenstown rescue helicopter that had just taken a critically ill patient to Dunedin Hospital. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General