Visitor levy on the horizon
When Mayor Jim Boult announced a non-binding referendum to propose a visitor levy for all visitors to the region, there was almost a collective sigh of relief across the region with many ratepayers thinking... read more
Dual-airport approach draws fire
Last week the Queenstown Lakes District Council began its review of the draft Statement of Intent (SOI) from Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC); the Intent being heavily scrutinised by some Councillors... read more
Students strike for a better world
Last Friday, students across the globe walked out of school to protest the little action being done by high ranking world leaders to combat global warming. About 200 Mount Aspiring College students... read more
Likely fault line under Wanaka
A review of active fault lines and folds undertaken by GNS Science for Otago Regional Council has revealed a “likely” fault line under Wanaka. The report, which will be presented to ORC councillors... read more
No such thing as casual racism
The recent trial closure of the lakefront has divided local opinion with many views expressed online in a variety of group discussions. One barb used in the divisive debate online was, ‘how long... read more
Gender-balanced team makes race history
With a balanced team, anything is possible. Team Perpetual Guardian set that benchmark last week by being the first equal-gendered team to nab the GODZone adventure race champion trophy. Wanaka-based... read more
