Time-warp Queenstown bach up for sale
Time-warp Queenstown bach up for sale
It's a throwback to the days when Queenstown’s Frankton was settled with holiday baches - except this one is valued at $1.45m.
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Shock as flagship Queenstown store to close
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Shock as flagship Queenstown store to close
An international retailer has pulled the pin on its high-end flagship store in Queenstown.
Shotover issues spur Rewi to enter mayoral race
Shotover issues spur Rewi to enter mayoral race
After more than 30 years in Queenstown, kaumātua Darren Rewi has put his hand up to lead the district for the next three years.
Voting campaign aspires to new heights
Voting campaign aspires to new heights
Democracy is reaching new heights in the Queenstown Lakes district.
Braving the cold
Braving the cold
Forty-five swimmers, some without wetsuits, endured 8°C waters to take part in the annual Whakatipu Legend Winter Swim at the weekend.
Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas
Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas
The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is moving ahead with plans to complete a brand-new 5km track along the Hāwea River, aiming to have it ready by Christmas this year.
Installation focuses on AI’s power
Installation focuses on AI’s power
A thought-provoking, award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend.
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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights
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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights
A 96-section residential subdivision is planned for a block of land above Queenstown which sold for $33 million earlier this year.
Crown Range reopens amid warning of widespread black ice
Crown Range reopens amid warning of widespread black ice
The Crown Range has reopened after being closed overnight but Queenstown authorities are warning drivers to look out for widespread black ice.
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Migrant tenants 'easy prey' for landlords
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Migrant tenants 'easy prey' for landlords
A migrant worker being charged $250 a week to couch-surf in Queenstown is an example of ongoing abuse in the town, a social leader says.
Queenstown landlord fined $113k
22 tenants in five-bedroom home: Queenstown landlord fined $113k
A Queenstown landlord chose to ignore tenancy rules by housing 22 mainly migrant workers in a five-bedroom house, converted garages and a shed.
King’s honour for home-grown cop
King’s honour for home-grown cop
Little recognised in Queenstown last month was the awarding of a gong to home-grown Terri Middleton.
Arrowtowners backing new ‘back road’ bus
Arrowtowners backing new ‘back road’ bus
Arrowtown Village Association’s (AVA) chairperson’s encouraging Arrowtowners to patronise the new ‘back road’ bus service to Queenstown to either commute to work or otherwise enjoy the CBD.
‘Mr Hospo’ changes course
‘Mr Hospo’ changes course
Till a few years ago, if you ventured into Queenstown’s CBD after dark you’d likely find Evan Thomas somewhere on the door.
Billy’s namesake approves
Billy’s namesake approves
Visiting newly restored Ayrburn homestead Billy’s — the last food and beverage venue in a sprawling hospo precinct near Arrowtown — was extra special for Eastern Southland farmer William Paterson...
‘Digital oracles’ to speak in Queenstown
‘Digital oracles’ to speak in Queenstown
A thought-provoking award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend.
Tse the moment with poet laureate
Tse the moment with poet laureate
New Zealand’s Poet Laureate will perform in Queenstown for one night only next month.
Queenstown’s sister act
Queenstown’s sister act
Excitement's building — and just a few nerves — for Queenstown sisters taking to the stage next weekend for Invercargill Musical Theatre’s two-week season of Matilda the Musical.
She’s living locally, working globally
She’s living locally, working globally
Kylie Brittain is one of those few Queenstowners who can truly say they work on the world stage.
The rubber meets the road, again
The rubber meets the road, again
Queenstowner Paul Robertson’s come full circle.