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$140m Queenstown road project approved by Government after 30 years of planning

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

The Government has spent 67 days granting fast-track approval for a Queenstown town centre bypass that local bureaucrats have debated for decades.

It was expected stage one of construction would begin on July 1, although there was still design work to complete and land acquisitions to finalise.

Stage one involved a diversion off Frankton Rd, via Melbourne and Henry streets to Shotover St.

Funding had not yet been secured for the second stage and third stages, which involved enabling the bypass to Man St, then to the Fernhill roundabout and the road to Glenorchy.

Queenstown Lakes District mayor Jim Boult had previously said it would be “crazy” not to proceed with stage two, which would require the destruction of the town’s Memorial Centre and council buildings.

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1 day ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
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1 day ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

Click read more for the full article.

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4 days ago

Easter Streaming 2024

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into Easter streaming! Explore our top picks for movies and TV shows to enjoy this long weekend!

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