H & J Smith's closure: 21 key questions answered
The retailer has formulated key questions it says people are asking about its closure.
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Burst Queenstown water main closes road
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Three people survive chopper crash landing after engine failure
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Wānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains traction
The petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.
Kiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing support
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IRD, creditors chasing $19m from failed Rainbow childcare chain
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The F word, the $3.1m Queenstown house sale and the two court cases
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123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost
'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'
This city just beat Queenstown for most-searched winter escape in NZ
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Flight to Queenstown turned back due to blizzards
Queenstown Airport reported two incoming flights were sent back.
Airfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flights
The low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.
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Towards the light: Queenstown art fest aims to attract long weekend crowds
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