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31/07/2010
Short-changed on birthing

Short-changed on birthing

When I first came to Queenstown 50 years ago, there was one doctor, one lawyer and one policeman »»

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20 Aug 2009

Speargrass school is ‘inappropriate’

I hope these comments add weight to the efforts of those wanting to stop the Catholic school going ahead in Speargrass Flat. As a frequent visitor to Arrowtown and someone who enjoys the arts trail along Speargrass Flat Road, I’m firmly of the opinion a school in the area is totally »»

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13 Aug 2009

Something not right in QLDC-land

In formally asking mayor Clive Geddes and council boss Duncan Field for a special meeting of Queenstown Lakes District Council (MS July 16), councillor Vanessa van Uden’s attitude was a breath of fresh air. It appears “cowboy politics” are alive and well here, with transparency »»

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06 Aug 2009

Big question marks on rural school

I want to set out why the general community and ratepayers should be concerned about the decision to allow a new Catholic school to be built on Speargrass Flat Road. Eighteen submissions opposing the school were heard by Queenstown Lakes District Council planning commissioners in February. Lakes »»

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23 Jul 2009

Happy with our Heritage

We own one of the front Heritage Villas and have read with interest your two articles on Rod Nielsen (MS July 2, 9). While we’re absolutely disgusted by Nielsen’s actions, we’re extremely happy with the villa we purchased and the way it’s managed by the Heritage Hotel. »»

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23 Jul 2009

Letters to the Editor 09.07.09

We're with you on Big Mac battleground Like your Lil’ Mac Versus Big Mac story (MS June 25), we’ve fought McDonald’s here on pretty similar grounds. Our community firmly said no to a 24/7 McDonald’s beside our houses and we’re awaiting the planning decision. What we »»

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09 Jul 2009
Party town and proud of it

Party town and proud of it

As a Queenstown local and bar manager, I’d like to comment on the article Mean Streets (MS »»

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24 Jun 2009

Letters to the Editor 25.06.09

Many airlines hire rookie pilots Last week’s Mountain Scene article on Jetstar pilots may have raised some concerns about the limited experience of some co-pilots – but it’s worth looking at the broader aviation industry. While 1500 hours total experience – with as little as »»

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24 Jun 2009
Demon drink ruining town

Demon drink ruining town

After the recent discovery in Wanaka of a 13-year-old unconscious from excess alcohol, how does »»

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18 Jun 2009

Schemers & Dreamers

I’ve always enjoyed tall stories like the report of a political meeting on the Crown Terrace in the winter of 1880. A journalist reported: “It was so cold the politicians’ words came out as blocks of ice. The audience hastily lit the stove to melt the ice in a frying pan to hear »»

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11 Jun 2009
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