Tourism efforts marked
Tourism efforts marked
A cycling theme was evident in the 2010 Destination Fiordland Tourism Awards, held in Te Anau recently.
Tracey Roxburgh
Milestone as first sod turned
Milestone as first sod turned
It has taken four years of "very hard work", but it will all be worth it in Kingston today when earthworks begin for the community's new emergency services building beside the town's fire station.
Southern Discoveries nominated for award
Southern Discoveries nominated for award
Helping to preserve wildlife at Sinbad Gully, at the base of Mitre Peak in Milford Sound, has earned Southern Discoveries a nomination for a prestigious Department of Conservation (Doc) award.
New buildings in Wanaka soak up consents
New buildings in Wanaka soak up consents
New buildings in Wanaka account for about half the resource consents, valued at $107 million, approved by Lakes Environmental for the past year, according to figures released yesterday.
Calling for JazzFest early birds
Calling for JazzFest early birds
Organisers of the 2010 ASB Queenstown JazzFest are encouraging local music lovers and businesses to sign up for its early bird patronage programme, which provides front-row action, preferential booking and entry to highlight performances.
'Shout it Out' for the cup and region
'Shout it Out' for the cup and region
In 12 months' time, New Zealand will be in the grip of Rugby World Cup fever, and Destination Queenstown is encouraging everyone to spread a viral campaign, aiming to get friends and family to visit the resort.
Minds and election campaign open
Minds and election campaign open
More than 100 people attended last night's Queenstown Lakes District Council mayoral and council election debate in the Queenstown Memorial Hall.
Bait drops to start in Waitutu Forest
Bait drops to start in Waitutu Forest
The Department of Conservation is planning to begin aerial applications of nontoxic pre-feed baits in Waitutu Forest, in the Fiordland National Park, today if weather conditions permit.
Opportunity to hear candidates
Opportunity to hear candidates
Voters are being urged to attend a public meeting in Queenstown this week, to hear from candidates in what is seen as one of the most important elections in many years.
Mayoral Profile: Vanessa van Uden
Mayoral Profile: Vanessa van Uden
Mayoral elections in Otago's "heartland" this year have attracted 14 candidates. The Otago Daily Times continues its series profiling the candidates, with Queenstown reporter Tracey Roxburgh putting questions to Vanessa van Uden.
Candidates critical of debt forecast
Candidates critical of debt forecast
Queenstown's three mayoral candidates are unimpressed with the council's projected debt level of more than $400 million in the next nine years and say a harder line needs to be taken on spending.
Time for 'fresh blood', councillor decides
Time for 'fresh blood', councillor decides
After nine years representing ratepayers on the Queenstown Lakes District Council, Gillian Macleod has decided it's time for some "fresh blood".
Three-way contest for mayoralty
Three-way contest for mayoralty
Queenstown Lakes District voters have a choice of three mayoral candidates this year.
Rugby: Classic match for resort
Rugby: Classic match for resort
Queenstown may have missed out in its bid to host a Rugby World Cup match next year, but it has been chosen as the venue for a game that could be a classic.
Work starts on swanky subdivision
Work starts on swanky subdivision
A $2.9 million nine-lot subdivision, known as Mill Green, is under way at Millbrook Resort.
Television advertisement pushes resort
Television advertisement pushes resort
For the first time, Destination Queenstown is using a television advertisement to encourage New Zealanders to visit Queenstown this spring and summer.
Violin competition entries open for 2011
Violin competition entries open for 2011
Applications have opened for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, with an expanded prize pool of more than $NZ100,000.
Scam attempt spotlights net 'dangers'
Scam attempt spotlights net 'dangers'
People needed to be aware about the inherent dangers of providing credit card details, or personal details, to strangers either by email or online, Kingston and Frankton Community Constable Zoe Albon said.
Sports clubs offered seasonal agreements
Sports clubs offered seasonal agreements
Lakes Leisure is calling on local sports clubs to make their booking requests for sport facilities under Lakes Leisure management.
AIAL share call on hold: QLDC
AIAL share call on hold: QLDC
No final decision will be made with respect to issuing further Queenstown Airport shares to Auckland International Airport Ltd, or entering into a shareholders' agreement, while proceedings are before the court, the Queenstown Lakes District Council has promised the High Court at Christchurch.