A hearings panel has reserved its decision on a proposal to grant a long-term lease to Ngai Tahu Tourism for its hot pools development on a recreation reserve in Queenstown. A submissions hearing was convened yesterday by chairman John MacDonald and panel members Penny Clark and Ross McRobie. Mr MacDonald said the panel would consider all written submissions before making its recommendation to the council. The council received 14 submissions on the proposal - 12 were opposed, 10 of those believing affordable housing was a better use of the new Lakeview recreational reserve. The tourism giant planned an all-season ``high quality, premium hot pools and day spa facility'' to complement the other experiences and activities in the area.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 19, 2018 16:07 UTC