Philip Chandler

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Huge Qtown subdivision to be moved to next stage

The government has approved a fast-track referral application for this Ridgeburn subdivision...

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Approval for huge Queenstown subdivision to be moved on to next stage of fast-track process

A plan for 1242 Queenstown homes has been fast-tracked despite concerns it could clog roads and overload the water network.

Family found after 80 years

Erina McLean, right, with half-sister Madeleine Holland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'I feel as if I’ve known him forever': Family found after 80 years

Having thought she was an only child all her life, Erina McLean says she’s thrilled to have learnt otherwise.

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Skyline’s new skyline build

Project director Nick Cournane on a special sightseeing spot. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

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Skyline’s new skyline build

Skyline Queenstown is planning to open a large extension to its top complex to complete stage four of a massive five-stage redevelopment.

Reining in the rates rises

Mayor-elect John Glover. PHOTO: JAMES ALLAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Reining in the rates rises

Looking at a maximum 5% rates rise and making the mayoral diary public.

‘Doing what was done for me’

‘Doing what was done for me’

A lot of people can pinpoint a life-changing moment, but for Queenstown’s Jason Medina that moment was also a life-saving one.

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Resident irked non-notified consent granted

Residents near this proposed Hallenstein St hotel had no rights to object to it. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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Resident irked non-notified consent granted

A central Queenstown resident is appalled the council has given non-notified consent for a three-level 29-unit Hallenstein St hotel without consulting neighbours.

Arts trust baton passed on

Lakes District Arts Trust new chair Deborah McCormick, left, with predecessor Jeri Elliot....

Arts trust baton passed on

A function last Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lakes District Arts Trust — which has overseen the installation of 14 public artworks throughout Queenstown Lakes — also saw its...

Umpire rocks up to Gibraltar

Sasha McLeod’s been umpiring the Netball Youth World Cup in Gibraltar. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Umpire rocks up to Gibraltar

A Queenstown netball umpire’s just whistled her first full international tournament.

New owners strengthening gym

Industrial Fitness GM Gary Gregory helping out his Pilates instructor Hayley Holmes. PICTURE:...

New owners strengthening gym

The boss of Queenstown’s largest privately-owned gym says his new owners’ major spend-up on new equipment and facilities is widening its client base.

Foursome on fire

Set to compete in the World Firefighter Challenge in Dallas, Texas, next week are, from left,...

Foursome on fire

If your house is on fire, Queenstown’s volunteer fire brigade has four fireys, in particular, who won’t beat about the bush.

Ruby’s theatrical double

Ruby Pullar playing Anne Boleyn in Wakatipu High musical SIX: Teen Edition based on Henry VIII’s...

Ruby’s theatrical double

A 16-year-old Wakatipu High student’s the inaugural winner of the Junior Theatre Festival Australasian student exchange programme.

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Queenstown property sales’ joint value $80m

An aggregated Brunswick St site, outlined, sold for $30m-plus.

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Queenstown property sales’ joint value $80m

Head-turning prices have been paid for two prime Queenstown properties.

Church farewells Stanley St

Stanley St’s Presbyterian Church will be decommissioned this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Church farewells Stanley St

A milestone in Queenstown’s church and community life is being brought up today.

Family found after 80 years

Having thought she was an only child all her life, long-time Queenstowner Erina McLean says she’s thrilled to have learnt otherwise.

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Filming of TV series starts next month

Screentime chief executive Philly de Lacey inside Remarkables Studios. PHOTO: JAMES ALLEN...

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Filming of TV series starts next month

Shooting of the second series of the entirely Queenstown-based TV murder-mystery drama series A Remarkable Place to Die takes place from late next month - making it one of the town's longest shoots.

Surprise triathlete

Rugby player turned triathlete James Valentine. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Surprise triathlete

If you’d told Wakatipu Premiers’ rugby halfback James Valentine three years ago he’d be a New Zealand-representative triathlete, he’d not have believed you.

Saving carpet from landfill

Lucy Byford on stairwell carpet she made for Queenstown’s Walter’s Tavern. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER...

Saving carpet from landfill

A Queenstowner is turning surplus carpet destined for landfill into mats, rugs and runners.

Day spa pops bubbles

Body Sanctum staff, back row, from left, Talica Tamani, Joselin Riquelme, Sulueti Qalovaki, Maria...

Day spa pops bubbles

Queenstown's Body Sanctum has beaten off seven other nominees to win ‘New Zealand’s Best Day Spa 2025’ in the 11th annual World Spa Awards.

Luring locals into fly fishing

Keen angler Shelen Boyes will pass on casting tips at this month’s Wakatipu Anglers Club beginner...

Luring locals into fly fishing

Experienced Wakatipu Anglers Club members are preparing to teach newbies the joys of catching trout on the fly at its annual beginner fly fishing course on October 25.

Showcasing Whakatipu wildlife

New Zealand scaup. PHOTO: MARTIN BARWOOD

Showcasing Whakatipu wildlife

Entries for Whakatipu Wildlife Trust’s (WWT) annual wildlife photography comp close next Wednesday.

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