Open to the public
Open to the public
One of the biggest open home operations in Queenstown's history will take place this weekend as Bayleys Queenstown opens the gates to the exclusive Threepwood development, off State Highway 6 at Ladies Mile.
Tracey Roxburgh
Nevis oil plan prompts concerns
Nevis oil plan prompts concerns
An environmental timebomb is ticking in the Nevis Valley.
Roadshow to combat influenza risk
Roadshow to combat influenza risk
An interactive roadshow promoting ways to protect people from influenza will be in Queenstown on November 29 and 30 at the Queenstown Events Centre.
Soil cause of big road bill
Soil cause of big road bill
Poor quality soil and swampy conditions have been blamed for a $500,000 budget blowout for a 3.6km section of the Crown Range Rd upgrade.
Council acts on Lake Hayes water shortages
Council acts on Lake Hayes water shortages
Queenstown Lakes District Council utilities committee yesterday approved about $55,000 of capital works to "optimise" the existing Lake Hayes bore field pumping capacity, which provides water to residents in the area, including Lake Hayes Estate.
Hospital planned for Frankton
Hospital planned for Frankton
A new hospital and health care complex at Remarkables Park, Frankton, could be operational within two to three years, Southern Cross Hospital chief executive Terry Moore said yesterday after a resource consent application was lodged.
Sewage plan in the offing
Sewage plan in the offing
A hearing for the $37 million Project Shotover, the Queenstown Lakes District Council's "single biggest works project for the foreseeable future", could be held later this month.
Milford community elects trustee
Milford community elects trustee
Allan Cosgrove has joined the Milford Community Trust as the community-elected trustee.
Millbrook fairway turfs going places
Millbrook fairway turfs going places
Millbrook Resort, near Arrowtown, is selling off parts of its fairways, graced by the likes of former United States of America president Bill Clinton, other heads of states and VIPs.
'Zero waste' event plans paying off
'Zero waste' event plans paying off
A zero Waste Events initiative introduced by the Queenstown Lakes District Council earlier this year has already proved successful with local event managers.
Politicians break out one-liners in Wakatipu
Politicians break out one-liners in Wakatipu
At times it was difficult to tell whether last night's Queenstown Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Great Debate was a debate between representatives of six major New Zealand political parties and the 400-strong audience, a mud-slinging match or a comedy show.
$227,000 surplus trust's good news
$227,000 surplus trust's good news
Despite a "difficult" 12 months in the financial market, the Cromwell-based Central Lakes Trust had recorded a $227,000 surplus to the year ended September, trust chief executive Paul Allison said.
Application lodged for recreational facility
Application lodged for recreational facility
The developers of a 200ha piece of land neighbouring Lake Hayes off State Highway 6 at Ladies Mile have now applied for land use consent to erect a recreational facility on the site.
Rise in price-setting auctions tipped
Rise in price-setting auctions tipped
Auctions may become more common in Queenstown because it is becoming more difficult to set prices for property, says Queenstown spokesman for the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Adrian Snow.
24 years of festivities on DVD
24 years of festivities on DVD
The "true colours" of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival will be shown next year when the annual event celebrates its 25th anniversary with a documentary on its first 24 years, Going For Gold, funded by the festival society.
Destination Queenstown farewells chief executive
Destination Queenstown farewells chief executive
Tributes and a few tears flowed as friends and colleagues gathered in Queenstown on Friday to farewell David Kennedy as he left his position as Destination Queenstown chief executive, bound for Ngai Tahu Tourism.
Charming look to waste depot
Charming look to waste depot
Rubbish has turned into "rustic charm" at Gibbston following a project between the Gibbston Community Association and the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Adventure racing widens appeal
Adventure racing widens appeal
Initiatives in this year's Macpac 24 Hours of Southern Traverse were designed to encourage the growth of adventure racing in New Zealand, race director Geoff Hunt said.
Skinks protected at Threepwood
Skinks protected at Threepwood
The owner of a development near Lake Hayes is planning to spend about $3 million helping to save a rare skink.
Gorge Rd upgrade resumes today
Gorge Rd upgrade resumes today
The next stage of Queenstown's Gorge Rd upgrade will begin today, a month later than expected.