Philip Chandler

'It’s doing our heads in': Unhappy campers take aim at council

Tracey O'Rourke is not happy. Photo: Mountain Scene

'It’s doing our heads in': Unhappy campers take aim at council

Long-time lessees of the former Frankton campground claim to have been badly treated by their landlord — Queenstown’s council.

Introducing the Hacketts

More than 30 years after they first met, the world’s bungy king has married a former Queenstowner in Glenorchy after the stars aligned.

Musician to play at Pike mine memorial

Noel Coutts will play his song, 29 Ghosts, at today’s Pike River commemoration.
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Musician to play at Pike mine memorial

A veteran Queenstown musician is lending his voice to today’s commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Pike River Mine explosion that killed 29 workers.

Natural fertilisers increasingly popular

Hamish Hutton with some of his steers. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Natural fertilisers increasingly popular

Wakatipu farmers and lifestyle-block owners are increasingly taking to natural fertilisers.

Call to put an ‘h’ into Wakatipu

A sign on the Department of Conservation’s Stanley St visitor centre in Queenstown. PHOTO: PHILIP...

Call to put an ‘h’ into Wakatipu

Ngai Tahu elder Sir Tipene O’Regan says it is time we put an "h" in "Wakatipu".

Fire chief’s 25-year service recognised with star

Arrowtown Fire Brigade Gold Star recipient Mark Woodham (centre) with colleagues Greg Potter ...

Fire chief’s 25-year service recognised with star

It was the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade’s annual awards night on Saturday, but there was only one star of the show.

Former MP Walker finds new career

Former local MP turned real estate consultant Hamish Walker. Photo: Mountain Scene

Former MP Walker finds new career

Following having to resign from politics after only one term, former local MP Hamish Walker’s taken little time to find a new career.

Retiring lawyer looking forward to slowing down a little

Phil Wilson at his retirement party. Photo: Supplied

Retiring lawyer looking forward to slowing down a little

From once selling fridges and washing machines to, more latterly, selling legal services, Phil Wilson’s had a very varied business life. On the eve of his retirement, the keen horse racing man discusses his various track gallops and service to the community.

High-end Wakatipu home sales defy expectations

This Kawarau Falls home sold to an Aucklander for $6.75m in a deal brokered by NZ Sotheby's...

High-end Wakatipu home sales defy expectations

Covid’s knocked Queenstown tourism for a six but fuelled a boom in the high-end residential property market.

Resort’s boating history given its own berth

Wakatipu Community Preservation Society secretary Jeff Williams (left) and trustee Steve Kirk in...

Resort’s boating history given its own berth

Queenstown's first maritime museum has officially opened.

Queenstown tourism services company 'a Covid victim'

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is expecting receive four new Special Housing Area...

Queenstown tourism services company 'a Covid victim'

A long-time Queenstown tourism marketing and online booking company appears to be a Covid-19 victim.

Otago woman’s big Melbourne break

Alexia Brinsley, second right, with, from left, Magic Mike Live Australian lead Anthony Bartley,...

Otago woman’s big Melbourne break

An accomplished Wakatipu-raised performer’s just waiting for Melbourne’s airport to reopen before taking on the biggest role of her life.

Much-loved Queenstown character dies

Warwick Stalker was gifted a model of his original car, a 1947 Ford Prefect, for his 70th...

Much-loved Queenstown character dies

Queenstown lost a well-loved character with the passing this month of Warwick Stalker, aged 74.

Restaurant staff step up to plate and revive dying diner

Blue Kanu staff, from left, Ryan D'Henin, Angus Sydney and Warren Ratana. Photo: Supplied

Restaurant staff step up to plate and revive dying diner

Restaurant staff and a holidaying nurse are being praised for stepping up to the plate to revive a heart attack victim in Queenstown this week.

Izzy’s Queenstown Open tees off

Former All Black Israel Dagg is hosting his own golf open in Queenstown in September. PICTURE:...

Izzy’s Queenstown Open tees off

Former All Black rugby star Israel ‘Izzy’ Dagg’s hosting a Queenstown golf tournament to promote both golf and domestic tourism.

'We don’t need someone that has to learn on the job'

Queenstown's mayor and other prominent locals hope the resort’s next Member of Parliament gets swiftly up to speed with its pressing issues.

Migrant couple denied return to NZ

Queenstown migrants Charlie Grant and Zara Meekins have been denied a return to NZ on...

Migrant couple denied return to NZ

Immigration NZ doesn’t believe a desperate Queenstown migrant couple, stuck in Bali because of Covid-19 border restrictions, meet its humanitarian criteria to let them return.

Hope held till the end

Lilia Rossana pictured with her husband, Jacob Macek, about a week before he died. Photo: Supplied

Hope held till the end

A remarkable Queenstowner has died in his native Czech Republic, aged only 34, just four months after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

Queenstown migrants stranded in Bali

Stranded Queenstown migrants Charlie Grant and Zara Meekins. Photo: Supplied

Queenstown migrants stranded in Bali

A Queenstown migrant couple holed up in Bali for almost four months are becoming increasingly desperate as they’re continually barred from re-entering New Zealand.

Golden-voiced Lakes District DJ dies

Chas Drader, pictured in his home Glenorchy Country 89.2FM studio in 2012. Photo: Mountain Scene

Golden-voiced Lakes District DJ dies

Fifty-nine years after kicking off a distinguished radio career, Lakes District DJ Chas Drader died earlier this month after signing off from another breakfast shift.

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