Queenstown

Industry head glad to see firm lose licence

Industry head glad to see firm lose licence

Stripping a Queenstown security company of its licence after five doormen were implicated in a drug bust was a good move made by authorities, a security industry leader says.

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Mooney challenged to public debate

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover. PHOTO: JAMES ALLAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Mooney challenged to public debate

Southland MP Joseph Mooney has been challenged to a public debate over the fast-track legislation with a social media adversary.

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'We will never get land back once things are chopped up'

Kaye Eden, daughter of high-country runholders Lorraine and Arthur Borrell, with her horses at...

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'We will never get land back once things are chopped up'

A Queenstown landowner has spoken out against a fast-tracked housing development and the threat it poses to the region’s rural character.

Queenstowners digging deep for Junior

Junior and Kerri Apolosi pictured above Lake Hayes about a month ago. Photo: supplied

Queenstowners digging deep for Junior

Between a fundraiser last Friday and a Givealittle page, a phenomenal $200,000-plus has been raised for a terminally-ill Queenstowner and his immediate family.

Happiness House seeking new home

Happiness House’s 4 Park St property’s been listed for deadline sale, closing July 1, by Ray...

Happiness House seeking new home

With its premises being listed for sale, Queenstown community support centre Happiness House is looking for another home.

Local businesses stump up

Happiness House trustee Pam Shaw, centre, with the new oven, and Hansens Auto owner Stuart...

Local businesses stump up

A local appliance retailer, four car dealerships and a construction business have helped improve Happiness House’s current premises.

Arrowtown seeking storyteller

Arrowtown, one of Otago's many highly rated scenic spots. Photo: Aaron Ross

Arrowtown seeking storyteller

Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association’s (APBA) launched a nationwide search for a social media content creator to become the destination’s digital voice.

Traps helping lake to turn a corner

Andrew Dagg in one of two sediment traps on his farm built as part of the Lake Hayes Vision study...

Traps helping lake to turn a corner

The installation and regular clearing of sediment traps in Lake Hayes’ catchment is making a major contribution to restoring its health, the Friends of Lake Hayes say.

Health project’s Florence Nightingale

Southern Lakes Health Project’s Helen Foot by the Queenstown Marina cafe where the project kicked...

Health project’s Florence Nightingale

The government’s recent health announcement for this area owes a lot to a Queenstowner who’s worked behind the scenes for little financial reward.

Eight days, one wild river

Queenstown packrafting guide and film-maker Huw Miles. Photo: supplied

Eight days, one wild river

A Queenstown packrafting guide and film-maker is "stoked" to have a film selected for the NZ Mountain Film Festival for a second time.

Celebrated jeweller showing in Q’town

Lisa Walker, speaking about her upcoming Queenstown exhibition, "HEAD". Photo: supplied

Celebrated jeweller showing in Q’town

An international and New Zealand award-winning contemporary jeweller is exhibiting in Queenstown for the first time from June 25.

Wanted: good dogs and humans

Nurse practitioner Jessica Dixon, left, and nurse Gimmelyn Underwood give therapy dog Rimu a pat...

Wanted: good dogs and humans

Queenstown pet therapy dog Rimu is "like Britney Spears" when she walks into a room.

Map your own arts trail

Twenty-five Queenstown-Lakes galleries/studios are opening to the public this Sunday. PHOTO:...

Map your own arts trail

It's a rare opportunity to visit the places where so much cultural and creativity takes place in the Queenstown-Lakes district.

Climbing wall ‘no longer fit’ for use

Thomas van den Berg checks out the Events Centre’s climbing wall. PHOTO: GUILLAUME CHARTON

Climbing wall ‘no longer fit’ for use

Should Queenstown Events Centre’s indoor climbing wall be upgraded due to the heightened interest in the sport?

Q’town’s ‘golden’ boxers win titles

Remarkables Boxing coach Mikey Jenner, centre, with his South Island Golden Gloves winners Manawa...

Q’town’s ‘golden’ boxers win titles

Winning a South Island Golden Gloves boxing title earns you a lot of respect.

Stampede’s generation games

Making his presence felt: Connor Harrison, left, barges into Swarm’s Oliver Hay during his 250th...

Stampede’s generation games

Having played his 250th and 251st New Zealand Ice Hockey League games last weekend, SkyCity Stampede captain Connor Harrison takes to the Queenstown Ice Arena this weekend to battle his team-mates.

Bulls player winging it at prop

Chris McNoe about to dot down for one of Wakatipu’s five tries last Saturday. PHOTOS: JAMES ALLAN...

Bulls player winging it at prop

You wonder how many wingers-turned-props there have been in world rugby.

Developer seeking central Queenstown trifecta

An artist’s impression of part of the 25 Robins Road complex with Cecil Peak in the background....

Developer seeking central Queenstown trifecta

Having sold down two central Queenstown townhouse complexes, Christchurch-based Wolfbrook Residential has launched another one.

Queenstown bouncer drug ring busted

Five of the men were security guards working as doormen at local bars and clubs. Photo: Getty Images

Queenstown bouncer drug ring busted

A Queenstown security company has lost its licence after five of its doormen were busted in a drug crackdown which netted cocaine and $120,000 in cash.

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Politicians’ development disagreement leads to online squabble

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Politicians’ development disagreement leads to online squabble

It was a set-to which descended into accusations of talking nonsense and disingenuity as a southern MP and district deputy mayor went toe-to-toe over fast-track legislation.

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