Philip Chandler

Proposed development could set ‘dangerous precedent’

It's thought up to 400 housing units could be built on the site. Photo: ODT files

Proposed development could set ‘dangerous precedent’

A group of Queenstown residents are shocked commissioners also approved a large housing development on rural land - without public consultation - when approving council’s Ladies Mile masterplan.

Implications of Trump 2.0

Implications of Trump 2.0

Distinguished American international security expert Dr Michael Green (above) talks about the foreign policy implications of another Trump presidency at a Queenstown Catalyst Trust korero this...

Rotary’s bountiful legacy

John Taylor, left, and John Thompson are 5th-decade local Rotarians. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Rotary’s bountiful legacy

The Rotary Club of Queenstown has never been a huge organisation, but it has put its paw prints - and funding - across just about every aspect of the local community.

Fathers, sons and neighbours

Chris Hogan will be joined by his son Charlie this weekend. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Fathers, sons and neighbours

Two Queenstown entries in this weekend’s prestigious Otago Rally couldn’t be more close-knit.

Basin rivals both ‘underdogs’

Wakatipu’s Logan Beggs hunts the ball during last Saturday’s game at the Queenstown Rec Ground,...

Basin rivals both ‘underdogs’

The banter’s building ahead of Saturday’s Arrowtown v Wakatipu Premiers Battle of the Basin rugby game in Arrowtown — not least between the rival skippers.

Event spotlighting Bob’s Cove

‘Protect Punatapu’ takes place this Sunday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Event spotlighting Bob’s Cove

An event at Queenstown’s Bob’s Cove this Sunday afternoon features music, hangi food and expert speakers all designed to highlight the history and beauty of the area.

Seymour rules out visitor levy

Act leader David Seymour in Queenstown last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Seymour rules out visitor levy

ACT Party leader David Seymour, who’s in coalition with the National-led government, is opposed to a visitor levy to fund urgently-needed local infrastructure.

Classy Speargrass Flat offering

This four-bedroom Speargrass Flat Rd home is on the market this month. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Classy Speargrass Flat offering

A sumptuous house for sale in the Queenstown countryside is sited on a portion of the lavish former Speight Gardens at Speargrass Flat.

New destination for DQ

Destination Queenstown boss Mat Woods pictured in the RTO’s new home with some of his staff,...

New destination for DQ

Queenstown's regional tourism organisation has a new home.

President puts body on the line

Brent Jarvis arrives at Milford Sound after cycling 12 days from the Marlborough Sounds. PHOTO:...

President puts body on the line

Queenstown Swimming Club’s president has cycled 1500km from Marlborough Sounds to Milford Sound as both a personal mission and a fundraiser for his club.

Moving date

Moving date

The latest target date for the removal of the former Queenstown Arts Centre building (above) from Stanley St to Frankton’s Country Lane has been set for sometime between June 7 and 19.

New golf resort on course

New golf resort on course

Site works have teed off for Queenstown’s latest championship golf course.

Familiar spot heads foot traffic count again

Familiar spot heads foot traffic count again

Though a bus stop’s no longer there, ‘Central Camp St’, outside the O’Connells building, returned to top spot in Colliers’ 20th annual Queenstown CBD pedestrian count.

‘Look out for others and lift other people up’

Mike King, left, inspecting plans for Queenstown’s ‘The Hope House’ with local Fowler Homes...

‘Look out for others and lift other people up’

Mental health advocate Mike King is giving a free talk at the Arrowtown Bowling Club this month.

After-school job spawns career

Outgoing Queenstown Airport Corporation safety manager Jamie Waaka. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

After-school job spawns career

The Queenstown Airport community is missing a very popular member of staff.

Ultrarunner: ‘Man, I want to beat the boys’

Brooke Thomas running in the recent Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra in Auckland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Ultrarunner: ‘Man, I want to beat the boys’

Are women being discriminated against in the sport of backyard ultrarunning?

Game, set, match for doubles specialist

Ben McLachlan plays a shot to Kai Milburn (foreground) in their fundraising match at Queenstown...

Game, set, match for doubles specialist

The new generation had a hit-out with the old — well, not too old — in Queenstown last night.

Enabling works begin on new golf course

The setting for another Queenstown golf course resort. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Enabling works begin on new golf course

Site works have teed off for Queenstown’s latest championship golf course.

Game, set and match for pro

Newly-retired tennis pro Ben McLachlan with his wife Georgia and their new puppy, Milo. PHOTO:...

Game, set and match for pro

Still only 31, Queenstown-raised tennis pro Ben McLachlan’s called time on his career.

Hospo empire adds 1876

Hospo empire adds 1876

Major Queenstown player Republic Hospitality Group, which owns the likes of Winnies, The Ballarat and Sundeck, takes over popular local watering hole 1876 (above) this coming Monday.

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