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‘We should treasure’ NZ ski racer
However Alice Robinson performs at these upcoming Winter Olympics, we should be proud.
Philip Chandler
Council wrongly claims problem fixed
Council wrongly claims problem fixed
After reporting to council’s ‘Snap Send Solve’ app a mangled guard rail on Queenstown’s Arthurs Point Rd — following a vehicle crash late last year — former deputy mayor Simon Hayes was a...
Powerhouse arts benefactors
Powerhouse arts benefactors
As an international resort, many Queenstown community organisations benefit from the funding and expertise offered by overseas nationals who come here.
Arrowtown’s cricket and golfing prodigy
Arrowtown’s cricket and golfing prodigy
Having tasted success at both golf and cricket, an Arrowtown 16-year-old admits he’ll probably have to choose which he’ll pursue.
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School bus change ‘completely illogical’
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School bus change ‘completely illogical’
A Dalefield parent says he will be driving about 150km a week to put his children on to a school bus next term due to the Ministry of Education’s "illogical" reasoning.
From radio-controlled model boats to 170-foot superyachts
From radio-controlled model boats to 170-foot superyachts
A landlocked South Island town is not where you might expect to find a former Christchurch yacht builder designing boats that now ply the world’s waterways.
How to co-own your own home in Queenstown
How to co-own your own home in Queenstown
So you think you could never buy property in ‘unaffordable’ Queenstown?
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Dunedin-based family selling holiday homes worth $6.7m
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Dunedin-based family selling holiday homes worth $6.7m
Two of Queenstown’s best-located holiday homes - built on former New Zealand Railways land - are for sale.
Heartfelt thanks to hospital
Heartfelt thanks to hospital
With help from local businesses, a Queenstown man dropped off almost $3000 worth of ‘thank you’ goodies to Dunedin Hospital after a life-and-death medical event seven months earlier.
All at sea from Jack’s Point
All at sea from Jack’s Point
A landlocked South Island town’s not where you’d expect to see someone who designs boats that ply the world’s waterways.
Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result
Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result
Overlooking Queenstown’s Village Green is a unique tourist attraction that is opening this Saturday.
Memorial fest cranks up
Memorial fest cranks up
Already seven days in, the action-packed Queenstown Bike Festival concludes with a very special McGazza Fest over the next three days.
Construction of apartment complex to begin
Construction of apartment complex to begin
The first sod in Queenstown’s long-awaited, $2 billion Lakeview Te Taumata project — tipped to reshape the town’s urban centre — will be turned in three weeks’ time.
Best in show
Best in show
Three volunteers were singled out for recognition at last Saturday’s 110th ZQN Lake Hayes A&P Show — Alexandra farmer John Sanders, who was made a life member, president Kate Hamilton, who’s...
Finding her ‘tribe’ in Q’town
Finding her ‘tribe’ in Q’town
You could call her a Covid refugee. Fascinating "early 50s" business consultant Sacha Adair tells Philip Chandler why she’s relocated to Queenstown and explains why she visited the Homestead Bay...
Long time between drinks for old mates
Long time between drinks for old mates
In October 1995, Queenstowner Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson, then a part-time coach driver, had a long session on the wines with fellow driver Mark ‘Horse’ Schultz, whom he’d bump into around the country.
Q’town’s unlikeliest breakfast chef
Q’town’s unlikeliest breakfast chef
Reflecting on the colourful life of longtime Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, who died last week, aged 78, you can probably indirectly blame me for his famous stint as a Basil Fawlty-type...
One-bed ‘boat house’ situated on two waterfront sections
One-bed ‘boat house’ situated on two waterfront sections
A striking studio unit with three portholes is a novel feature on adjoining waterfront sections for sale in an enclave between Queenstown’s Jack’s Point and Hanley’s Farm.
Parent slams son’s school over Treaty stance
Parent slams son’s school over Treaty stance
A Queenstown parent is strongly critical his son’s school has recommitted to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, now the government has allowed schools to opt out.
Terraced housing ‘stacks up’
Terraced housing ‘stacks up’
Marketing is under way for a three-stage, 32-unit terraced housing complex at Queenstown’s Arthurs Point that’s set to give similar developments in Frankton a run for their money.