Henrietta Kjaer

Gun club open to land swap

The Wakatipu Gun Club could relocate from its present site at the Shotover Delta to one near the Victoria Flats landfill area in Gibbston valley.

Lake Esplanade revamp expected to start in spring

Work on a thorough upgrade of the busy Lake Esplanade in Queenstown is set to begin in October or November this year.

Athletics: High jumper aiming for international level

Athletics: High jumper aiming for international level

A young Queenstown man is making his mark in high jump in New Zealand with several South Island records, and is now setting his aim even higher for international competitions.

Improvements on way for Arrowtown street

Berkshire St, the main arterial road leading into Arrowtown from Malaghans Rd and the Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Rd, is due for an upgrade.

QLDC taken to task over cabins

QLDC taken to task over cabins

The Queenstown Lakes District Council was yesterday described as a "slumlord" for allegedly neglecting formerly private cabins it bought in the Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park and on nearby land and continues to rent.

Sustainability focus for firms in resort

Eight Queenstown companies are taking their sustainable practices to new levels. They are taking part in a programme run through the Centre for Sustainable Practice at the Otago Polytechnic.

Water services up to $1m over budget

"Taking money from the renewals budget to cover over-expenditure for water services is a major concern", Queenstown Lakes District Council Councillor Cath Gilmour said at a council utilities committee meeting yesterday.

Sports club eyes up land golfers use

Junior athletics in the Wakatipu area needs permanent facilities for their practice and events, claims sports club Remarkable Runners, which has requested land leased by the Frankton Golf Course.

Marriage called a laughing matter

"Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage is about helping couples get it right, get along, have fun, and achieve a successful marriage," Pastor Mark Gungor says.

Image of Crown Range Rd weighed

Visual aspects were the main considerations concerning a proposed subdivision on the Crown Terrace, at a resource consent hearing last week.