Patchwork repairs ‘waste of money’
A longtime resident in Queenstown’s Sunshine Bay believes a council contractor’s wasting tens of thousands of dollars by not properly repairing a slumping road.
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Lawyer puts hat in the ring
Lawyer puts hat in the ring
A Queenstown commercial lawyer with a track record of community involvement is standing for council at October’s elections.
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Queenstown crime drama 'huge hit' overseas
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Queenstown crime drama 'huge hit' overseas
A second series of Queenstown-based TV murder-mystery drama A Remarkable Place to Die is set to be shot in the resort from this November till the end of April.
Village people hail ground breaking
Village people hail ground breaking
Twenty years after developers bought land immediately south of Kingston township for a subdivision, the first dirt has just been broken.
Hospo precinct complete
Hospo precinct complete
With next Saturday’s opening of opulent, Chinese-inspired restaurant, Billy’s, based around a restored homestead, Queenstown’s Ayrburn hospitality precinct’s complete.
Ward’s bodies of artwork
Ward’s bodies of artwork
There's never been a Queenstown art exhibition like it.
Youth trust’s comeback trail
Youth trust’s comeback trail
The coming 30th anniversary of legendary Queenstowner Bruce Grant’s death has galvanised a trust set up in his name to lift its support for local youth.
Off to Oz and maybe the US
Off to Oz and maybe the US
Sensational performances at the recent NZ secondary school cross country champs in Whangarei have earned Wakatipu High students Siena Mackley and James Weber spots in the NZ XC team to compete in...
Squash squeezed out, again
Squash squeezed out, again
Squash New Zealand and Squash Otago are backing Queenstown Squash Club’s plea for council to incorporate courts in its $46million plans to up-size the Events Centre.
‘Let’s focus on Saturday first’
‘Let’s focus on Saturday first’
A White Horse Cup challenge against Upper Clutha next Saturday, then a likely home semifinal the following Saturday.
Showcasing a ‘quintessentially’ NZ image
Showcasing a ‘quintessentially’ NZ image
It's one of New Zealand’s most iconic images.
Lake ‘sharks’ ready to go
Lake ‘sharks’ ready to go
An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur has added what has been billed as "Queenstown’s most unique water activity" to his increasing stable of Lake Wakatipu-based businesses.
Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride
Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride
An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur has added what has been billed as "Queenstown’s most unique water activity" to his increasing stable of Lake Wakatipu-based businesses.
Queenstown home expected to fetch $13m
Queenstown home expected to fetch $13 million
A "knock-out" property in one of Queenstown’s most desirable locations is expected to fetch $13 million.
Presbyterians branch out
Presbyterians branch out
The Arrowtown Presbyterian Church becomes a parish in its own right from July 1, rather than part of the wider Wakatipu parish.
Agent’s top start rewarded
Agent’s top start rewarded
In a town not short of rookie real estate agents trying to forge a career, Gareth Ireland — a sales associate in New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s (NZSIR) Queenstown office — already...
Our Michael wings it in Japan
Our Michael wings it in Japan
What a time to play your first game on the right wing.
Epic films’ special guest
Epic films’ special guest
Whakatipu residents get a unique opportunity next week to see two iconic films by internationally-acclaimed Kiwi film-maker Vincent Ward — and then engage with him in Q&A sessions.
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
A prominent Māori printmaker has dedicated an exhibition at Queenstown’s Te Atamira to her mother, who died in a Kingston Rd car crash when her family lived in the resort.
Charity umbrella’s new name
Charity umbrella’s new name
Wakatipu Community Foundation is changing its name from today to better reflect the area it serves — and in the interests of brevity.