Queenstown news from October 2005

  • New Sofitel wins acclaim for 'Mona Lisa of Loo Art'

    Posted on 28 October 2005 |

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    Sofitel Queenstown toilets Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel and the Sofitel Melbourne often attract visitors from around the world who want to visit a loo with a spectacular view. Now Queenstown's newest hotel, Sofitel Queenstown, is joining that prestigious list with the most eye-opening male toilet of them all. The second floor men's toilet, which services...

  • Heart of District Awards Nominations Rolling in

    Posted on 21 October 2005 |

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    A number of inspiring nominations have been received for the 2005 Queenstown Lakes Heart of the District Awards, QLDC communications manager Meaghan Miller said. “I have received 11 excellent nominations and expect the traditional late run up until nominations close,” Ms Miller said. In particular the Council was keen to receive nominations in the youth category. Previously this...

  • Kelvin Heights Workshop Success

    Posted on 20 October 2005 |

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    Kelvin Heights Workshop A reserves workshop held with the Kelvin Heights community this week was a first for the district and likely to act as a pilot for other communities, Queenstown Lakes District Council director of parks Paul Wilson said. “We had 70 people, or about a third of the community attend the workshop, which produced...