345 days ago

Queenstown on fast-tracked building boom to create rooms for visitors and workers

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Read reporter Debbie Jamieson's full story

Two large-scale Queenstown accommodation developments have been accepted for fast-tracking as developers eye tourism opportunities.

One is a six-storey hotel with up to 185 rooms, on the Man St car park in central Queenstown.

The other is a proposal to provide 400 to 600 residential units for temporary worker accommodation in Frankton.

Plans for both are yet to be lodged with the Environment Protection Authority and considered by an expert consenting panel.

The proposals show an ongoing enthusiasm by Queenstown developers to use the fast-track consenting process established during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The legislation blocked the public from the resource consent process in order to fast track projects that created jobs and stimulated the economy.

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Poll: Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Times have changed and perhaps so has our societal rules around taking off hats when indoors. What are your thoughts?

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Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?
  • 75.1% Yes, take them off indoors
    75.1% Complete
  • 23.9% No, it's not anymore
    23.9% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
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1 day ago

Time for a clear-out?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Delve back into that garage or wardrobe! It's time to sell your gently-loved goods at The Neighbourly Winter (online!) Garage Sale

On Saturday 6th July, members will be online checking out the goods on offer so it's a great time to get rid of your winter clutter.

Maybe it's time to realise that you're never going to use that snowboard or ski jacket, and that you really do have one too many heaters. Whatever it is, take a picture and put it on Neighbourly for locals to see.
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