Philip Chandler

Dark times predicted for tourist towns 'dumped' by Government

Some people have not been sympathetic towards the plight of struggling Queenstown businesses....

Dark times predicted for tourist towns 'dumped' by Government

Queenstown tourism businesses propped up by Government wage subsidies lose their lifeline from today, despite ongoing Covid travel restrictions.

Blockbuster sale in Queenstown CBD

An Australian investor has paid $32.5m for this prime CBD retail building. Image via Mountain Scene

Blockbuster sale in Queenstown CBD

Queenstown CBD’s largest single-asset retail sale — $32.5 million for Tiki Corner — has just been concluded.

Multimillion-dollar stoush over slice of Paradise

The sale of the 257-hectare Arcadia Station, at Paradise, can’t be settled due to a caveat on the...

Multimillion-dollar stoush over slice of Paradise

An Auckland company is suing an 83-year-old for $1.5 million in default interest over the blocked purchase of his farm near Glenorchy.

Family safeguard scenery

Mike Mee, of Queenstown, says he could not have contemplated developing his land beside the...

Farming family safeguard scenery

A farming family has ensured the landscape between Queenstown’s Deer Park Heights and the Remarkables mountain range will be protected from development.

'Special building for a special town'

Brecon St's Upper Village complex will start opening over the next two months. Image via Mountain...

'Special building for a special town': Queenstown’s new Upper Village

An Aussie developer’s huge faith in Queenstown’s been displayed by a large dining and lifestyle hub that’s about to open below the Skyline gondola.

Not getting jab puts people at risk, says colleague after GP quits

Not getting jab puts people at risk, says colleague after GP quits

Wakatipu Medical Centre has been rocked by a long-time doctor and another staff member quitting because they will not be vaccinated.

Flooding worse on low corner home

Queenstown Lakes District Council-supplied sandbags outside Val McMillan’s Arrowtown home to help...

Flooding worse on low corner home

Work is under way to help an elderly Arrowtown resident whose front garden has been flooded about four times since July.

Winemaking odyssey amazing in hindsight

Gibbston Valley Winery chief winemaker Christopher Keys (left) and Gibbston wine pioneer Alan...

Winemaking odyssey amazing in hindsight

It's been 40 years since the first grapes were planted in the Gibbston valley. Phillip Chandler spoke to the man who started it all, Alan Brady, and Cass Marrett spoke to Valli winemaker Jen Parr about what the next 40 years might bring.

'Old Frankton' residents get answers about stench

'Old Frankton' residents get answers about stench

Residents of Queenstown’s ‘‘Old Frankton’’ subdivision who have been complaining about the stench of raw sewage for about three years are at last being listened to.

Another series of detective show to be shot in resort

Another series of detective show to be shot in resort

Clapperboards will be out in Queenstown again next year with confirmation a third series of TV crime thriller One Lane Bridge will be shot.

No jab, no walk: Queenstown company takes stand

Guided views for the vaxxed: Views like this, from the Routeburn Track of Lake Mackenzie, will...

No jab, no walk: Queenstown company takes stand

A Queenstown guided walking company is the first major local tourism business to announce it’s insisting clients are fully vaccinated against Covid.

Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price

The dwelling at 10 Man St. Photo: Mountain Scene

Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price

A prominent property overlooking Queenstown’s CBD has sold to a local buyer for $3.1 million plus GST.

Golf resorts permitted to go ahead

This low-slung clubhouse is part of the newly-approved Hogans Gully golf course resort. Photo:...

Golf resorts permitted to go ahead

An Environment Court judge this week approved two major golf resort zones near Arrowtown.

Ad features 9.5m-long ‘SubBoat’ on lake

Riding a 9.5m-long ‘‘SubBoat’’ in Subway’s new TV advertisement are Queenstown residents (from...

Ad features 9.5m-long ‘SubBoat’ on lake

It's not your normal chicken teriyaki Subway.

Next few months ‘horrific’ for Queenstown

A Queenstown hotelier is "really pessimistic" over the resort’s tourism prospects for the next three or four months.

Rent rise spells end for Glenorchy lodge

Bold Peak Lodge manager Karl Green had to pull the pin in light of a "substantial" rent increase....

Rent rise spells end for Glenorchy lodge

A pending rent increase has sounded the death knell for Glenorchy’s Bold Peak Lodge.

Plan B for 'disappointed' developer

Developer Wayne Foley on the site of the Koko Ridge subdivision, currently being developed. Photo...

Plan B for 'disappointed' developer

A developer whose company is selling sections at Queenstown’s Ladies Mile for about $1.2 million-plus makes it clear it’s their "Plan B".

Cabbie kerfuffle in Queenstown

Queenstown Taxis' Grant Scannell says there are up to four independent drivers who use blue...

Cabbie kerfuffle in Queenstown

Queenstown cab bosses allege independent cabbies are ripping off customers and damaging the resort’s reputation.

About $6m needed to buy billionaire’s house

American billionaire Peter Thiel’s Queenstown Hill house, expected to sell for about $6million...

About $6m needed to buy billionaire’s house

For just over $6million, you could buy one of Queenstown Hill’s most famous houses.

US billionaire Peter Thiel’s Queenstown house going for a steal

Facebook angel investor Peter Thiel (left) has shelled out $4.7 million to buy failed Queenstown...

US billionaire Peter Thiel’s Queenstown house going for a steal

Just over $6 million could buy you one of Queenstown Hill’s most famous houses.

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