Opening three new multimillion-dollar hotels in Queenstown to come with 'challenges'
Opening three new multimillion-dollar hotels in Queenstown – before international tourism resumes – will come with “challenges”, hoteliers say.
A 120-room Sudima Hotel will open its doors in the Five Mile precinct in Frankton on December 23.
It will be the third hotel to open in the Wakatipu Basin in the space of a month, following the 41-room Quest Queenstown at Frankton's Remarkables Park in November, and the 182-room Holiday Inn, also at Remarkables Park, on Monday.
Sudima Hotels New Zealand chief operating officer Les Morgan was realistic about what the next year might look like for the 4.5-star hotel, saying they would operate “leanly” until the border opened up again. Read more here.
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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36% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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22.6% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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36.8% I prefer calling the clinic
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4.6% I didn’t know online booking was available
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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31.5% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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67.6% No, I enjoy it
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
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