Winter sports launch-pad gets a gove.. The New Zealand Winter Games have secured Government support for the world renowned competition back next year in Queenstown and Wanaka. Winter Games chief executive Arthur Map said he was delighted to receive the support, which was announced by economic development minister Steven Joyce. The support will be used for marketing while also continuing to Mild the games as a launch pad for New Zealand Page 2

One dish menu a hit Business rebuilds after tragedy. Christchurch-based Spanish restaurateur Pedro Carazo, who lost his son, his business and his home in the 2011 quake, has opened a unique takeaway outlet in Queenstown. Pedros House of Lamb Queenstown opened a couple of weeks ago as a sister outlet to the Christchurch restaurant, an institution and one of the oldest eateries in the city. Interestingly, the company Page 1

Paradise gets help The Otago Community Trust has granted $30,000 to the Paradise Trust to assist with the cost of relocating the historic Glenorchy school and upgrading its annex for accommodation. This is addition to a $70,000 Central Lakes Trust grant. The project was planned before the 130-year-old Paradise homestead burned down in May as a result of a lightning strike. The schoolhouse will be a multi-use space f Page 3

Our housing crisis The Wakatipu is in crisis - in dire need of more houses with hundreds of people on waiting lists and a growing number of young families trying to get on the property ladder. Housing affordability, low wages, high costs of living, lack of new developments on residential-zoned land, planning restrictions and costs for developers are a perfect storm - deterring landowners from selling or subdividing, Page 1

Taxi route rout Queenstown is one of the most expensive places IN THE WORLD for taxi fares to and from the airport - according to a pricing survey. Auckland-based firm Digital. Hothouse surveyed fares between airports and cities in the United States, Europe, Asia and Austral-asia. Christchurch topped the list as the worlds most expensive for trips to town from the airport, followed by little old Queenstown. Th Page 1

Ngapuhi on the mend Injured schoolgirl Ngapuhi Kraus is strong and recovering well after she was struck by a ute at a Dalefield bus stop, her father says. Ngapuhi. 8, was hit and seriously injured just after 8.30am on April 10 as a group of parents and children including her brother waited for the bus at a roadside shelter on Hunter Rd. Residents raised concerns about the 80kmh route and the Queenstown Lakes Distric Page 1

Snow, cold here at last Mountains get coatings and sub-zero nights after warm spell. Queenstowners casting their eyes skyward in the hope of snow should not be disappointed in the coming days, national and local meteorologists reckon. After a cold front brought snowfalls down to lake level in May, the seasons start has been dry, stalling the opening of The Remarkables and Treble Cone. softening the impact of Coronet Pe Page 1

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UN people need to know our values, N.. A New Zealand Government funded trip by 11 United Nations officials caused controversy across the country but created a special opportunity- for Wakatipu High School students Simon Draper, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trades United Nations. Human Rights and Commonwealth division, visited the school on Tuesday to discuss the UN and New Zealand in global affairs with interested stude Page 3

Drink-driving by young declining Youth drink-driving convictions have more than halved in Southland and Central Otago since the zero tolerance law changes came into effect in 2011. "It is particularly pleasing to see that our younger drivers are responding to the zero drink drive level and generally avoiding drinking and driving," said Southern District Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Steve Larking. Drink driving sta Page 4

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Well-heeled catered for Qeenstown Airports new base for corporate jets was officially opened by Clutha Southland MP and deputy prime minister Bill English last week. Airport Corporation chief executive Scott Paterson said the facility was long overdue. "I know we can do a lot with corporate jets in Queenstown and Queenstown Airport, but up until now weve been a bit shy to promote it as we havent had the facilities." T Page 4

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