Speed sign fundraiser
We need to raise $5000.00 for the electronic speed sign at the southern entrance to Glenorchy to help slow down traffic entering town especially past the school. The GCA has approved the erection of this sign. I have offered to kick things off with a donation of $100.00 and I challenge the 25 better off people […]
Green waste site rules!!!
Community reminder: Please DO NOT DUMP CABBAGE TREES, FLAX BUSHES AND WEEDS or other rubbish/metal at the Green Waste Site. Cabbage and Flax are unable to be mulched. Having this mulching facility is a great asset for our community and if we don’t look after it there is a good chance that we will lose it. Please spread […]
Warning to beware of thieves
This is to remind GY residents to ensure that the security of their home and property remains a priority following a noticeable increase in thefts around the township. The advice comes after reports of various thefts from properties, in particular of building material and now also a bike, during the last couple of months. Should you notice, witness or […]
Fireworks
With the Guy Fawkes Night coming the Community are urged to take great care with the use of fireworks around the Glenorchy area. Every year there are incidents involving fire to property, injuries to children and harm to animals. Remember that we are a RURAL COMMUNITY which is expanding into areas with highly inflammable vegetation, […]
Glenorchy community “embraces individuality and innovation”
Community-driven initiative Shaping Our Future have released their first Glenorchy Community Visioning draft report. The report is an extension of information gathered from community members at public forum in April 2015. A volunteer taskforce of locals have developed a long term vision for the community: “A unique community that fosters and embraces individuality and […]
Wakatipu tracks update
Hi all, Please find below an update on the current track conditions: – Routeburn: thanks to a huge effort by DOC staff the Routeburn track is open; it will be slightly slower going than normal but staff are continuing to work on clearing the track and are hoping to have it back to its usual Great Walk […]
Great awards for Glenorchy
The Queenstown Lakes District Trustpower Community Awards for 2016 has come to a close! It was a truly fantastic evening last night at Mercure Queenstown, with a huge amount of love. Well done to the 2016 Supreme Winner the Catalyst Trust, and well done and thank you to all of the other winners and nominees, your community […]
Dart River Jet raises $5,000 for Glenorchy Primary’s outdoor project
Ngāi Tahu Tourism operator Dart River has raised more than $5,000 in support of Glenorchy Primary School’s Outdoor Classroom project. A record number of locals from Queenstown, Glenorchy, Kingston, Arrowtown and Gibbston attended the annual Locals’ Weekend, to experience the wonders of the Dart River Valley and stunning Mt Aspiring National Park. Glenorchy Primary School Principal Allie […]
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Thank you from GY School
A big thank you from Glenorchy School to all the locals who came and dug holes to plant the trees along the Islay Street fence line, after they had already planted at the waterfront. 60 new natives are now under way. Also to those who delivered or came and moved the mulch to help keep […]