Philip Chandler

Hotel says ‘buon appetito’

The hotel chain behind Queenstown’s Holiday Inn, above Frankton Rd, has turned its lake-facing dining venue into an Italian restaurant, Grazie, following the "roaring success" of its first outlet...

Some very unroyal behaviour

Imagine if you knew the Queen farted but no one else wanted to believe you — and you could even end up in jail if you let out the secret.

Donation raises the bar

Whakatipu Wildlife Trust (WWT), whose predator control efforts are aimed at increasing native bird and insect life, is crowing over a $10,000 donation from a Queenstown brewery.

Tributes flow for local country music star

'Reluctant legend': Tributes flow for local country music star

Tributes are pouring in for country music icon Reg McTaggart, who died at his Arrowtown home last month, after having lived in the Wakatipu for roughly 50 years.

Arterial art lifted in

Renowned Kiwi singer-songwriter Marlon Williams has contributed to Maori artwork etched into precast concrete panels that are being installed this week alongside Queenstown’s CBD bypass.

Centre adds ‘go-to’ venues

Construction's in full swing on a hospitality and town square development, called Junction, that is designed to form the centre stage of Frankton’s Queenstown Central shopping centre.

MP sees ‘upside’ to missing out

National Party MP for Southland Joseph Mooney. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

MP sees ‘upside’ to missing out

If he’s miffed at missing out on a ministerial call-up, Queenstown-based National MP Joseph Mooney’s doing a good job of hiding it.

Footballer’s first steps in big league

Madi McLean playing for Southern United's U18 side. PICTURE: JOE ALLISON/ALLISON IMAGES

Footballer’s first steps in big league

To her surprise, 17-year-old Queenstown footballer Madi McLean recently got her first taste of National League Championship football.

Mountain bike champ back in the saddle

Alanna Columb who raced in two back-to-back motorcycle events this month is happy to be back...

Mountain bike champ back in the saddle

Three-time ex-New Zealand women’s downhill mountain bike champ, Alanna Columb, returned to competitive sport this month — five years after an horrific bike crash almost claimed her life.

‘‘Can you find Hare here?’’ This line’s from an introductory peek-a-boo book, Here is Hare, written for tiny tots by Queenstown children’s author/illustrator Laura Shallcrass that’s being published tomorrow.

Student's talent rewarded

Frida, 18, is pictured at last Friday’s presentation with, from left, RSA branch president Phil...

Student's talent rewarded

Wakatipu High school leaver Frida Rylev has won the annual $1000 David Geddes Memorial Scholarship to put towards her tertiary studies.

Altrusa's altruism shines through

Altrusa's altruism shines through

Wakatipu youth were the beneficiaries of a recent springtime fashion show held at the Queenstown Country Club retirement village.

‘Reluctant’ country music legend

The late Reg McTaggart in familiar pose. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Reluctant’ country music legend

Tributes are pouring in for country music icon Reg McTaggart, who died at his Arrowtown home on November 18, after having lived in the Whakatipu for roughly 50 years. Amazingly, for the first 30...

Earnslaw on board with race

Two hardy swimmers leaping off the Earnslaw to test the waters for The Whakatipu Legend’s 4km...

Earnslaw on board with race

For 111 years, Queenstown’s famous Earnslaw steamship’s ferried farm animals and more latterly only tourists/locals, but next March she’ll be the springboard for a swimming race.

Hill climb thrills beckoning

Coronet Peak Hill Climb spectators can catch some serious motorsport as well as great scenery...

Hill climb thrills beckoning

Cromwell's Hayden Paddon, one of the world’s best rally drivers, is again entering Queenstown Car Club’s Coronet Peak Hill Climb this Saturday.

Bowing out on winning note

Outgoing Body Sanctum owner Judi Sneddon, right, with new owner Lynne Burns, left, and manager...

Bowing out on winning note

Having owned Queenstown’s original day spa for 24 years, Judi Sneddon’s sold Body Sanctum, and its Frankton-based offshoot, The Beauty Lounge, to local businesswoman Lynne Burns.

‘Son of Flame’ on the horizon

Flame’s Lou McDowell and Jonathan Bisley in front of Ivy & Lola’s which they’ve just bought....

‘Son of Flame’ on the horizon

The owners of popular Queenstown steak restaurant, Flame Bar & Grill, have bought a neighbouring downstairs Steamer Wharf hospo business with plans to extend their offering.

Creating mo-mentum

Mountain Club CEO Paddy Klutz, left, and Gents Barber Shop director Henry Brain. PHOTO: PHILIP...

Creating mo-mentum

Spearheaded by two Queenstown businesses, a month-long Movember campaign in support of men’s mental health culminates in a ‘Mo-Raising Soiree’ at Soda next Thursday.

Stepping out for charity

Pivotal Point trustee Alana Waples, centre, flanked by Wallace & Gibbs Group’s Lizzy Wallace...

Stepping out for charity

A Queenstown charity’s putting on a fashion show next Thursday to raise vital funding to support neurodivergent children and young people with learning differences.

Absorbing Covid lessons

Covid commissioner John Whitehead. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Absorbing Covid lessons

Queenstown's response to Covid was canvassed by a Royal Commission of Inquiry last week.

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