Lake Hayes trapping focus
Lake Hayes trapping focus
A special event this coming Tuesday aims to start establishing a ‘second line of defence’ for Waiwhakaata Lake Hayes.
Tracey Roxburgh
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Fears over 'open-slather' for freedom camping
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Fears over 'open-slather' for freedom camping
A new camping bylaw will not push people on to rural roads, a Queenstown district councillor said yesterday.
Jr Stampede’s six-year drought ends
Jr Stampede’s six-year drought ends
After a six-year drinks break, the next generation of Queenstown ice hockey stars will finally get to play a national league game on home ice this weekend. And their coach, Stephen Reid, is hoping...
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Petition seeks to bring ODIs back to resort
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Petition seeks to bring ODIs back to resort
Queenstown has once again lost out on hosting a one-day international (ODI) cricket match this summer — but questions remain as to whether it even pitched for one.
The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true
The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true
Four huge New Zealand artists are set to perform at a new Queenstown music festival next year.
Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot
Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot
When Queenstowner Sam Coulthard first volunteered at Winter Pride — then Gay Ski Week — he had no idea a few short years later he’d own it.
$14m airport dividend to go towards council debt
$14m airport dividend to go towards council debt
A Queenstown Airport dividend of just over $14million will go straight to paying down Queenstown council’s debt.
New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k
New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k
The new Queenstown Airport chief executive’s starting salary is $576,000 per annum.
Govt help needed for regional deals: Lewers
Govt help needed for regional deals: Lewers
Queenstown District Mayor Glyn Lewers questions the point of any regional deal if the government is not going to "come to the party" financially.
Multi-talented
Multi-talented
Drag queen Aubrey Haive performs during "Pride in the Lane" in Queenstown at the weekend.
New Buckler Burn bridge opens in Glenorchy
New Buckler Burn bridge opens in Glenorchy
A five-year project in Glenorchy has finally been completed.
Historic Queenstown cottage up for grabs
Historic Queenstown cottage up for grabs
A slice of Queenstown’s history is on the market.
A century of fashion curated by Claire
A century of fashion curated by Claire
Queenstowner Claire Todd’s quite literally giving new life to old clothes.
Lions lead life-saving lookovers
Lions lead life-saving lookovers
Queenstowners will be able to get free skin cancer checks next month, thanks to the Queenstown Lions Club.
‘Taste of Art’ launches studio show
‘Taste of Art’ launches studio show
It's another coming-of-age moment for Queenstown’s film and TV industry.
Millbrook masterpiece listed
Millbrook masterpiece listed
It's being described as a ‘black label’ property.
Nine-piece ready to rock Yonder
Nine-piece ready to rock Yonder
One of Southland’s most dynamic live acts is taking over Queenstown’s Yonder this Saturday night.
Coastguard eyes top honours
Coastguard eyes top honours
Coastguard Queenstown’s going from strength to strength.
Rolling out the Rainbow
Rolling out the Rainbow
There'll be a lot more colour in Queenstown over the next 10 days.
The puck stops here for Stampede
The puck stops here for Stampede
The top two inches may well be the difference between Queenstown’s SkyCity Stampede lifting the Birgel Cup for the 10th time this weekend, or coming home second-best.