Charities enter the dragon’s den
The organisers of a Dragon’s Den-inspired fundraising event this coming Tuesday hope to make it an annual fixture.
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Golden hour on offer
Golden hour on offer
Queenstown flightseeing company Air Milford is introducing a winter-time scenic flight timed to showcase the ‘golden hour’ before sunset.
Unearthing Walter Peak’s past
Unearthing Walter Peak’s past
A "split-second" decision led Ashley Tikitiki to turn her curiosity about the place where she lives into a history book.
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
The $21 million sale of a high country sheep and beef farm on the shores of Lake Wakatipu was nearly scrapped but now will be decided in court.
Whānau power brings kōhanga to life
Whānau power brings kōhanga to life
The five-year dream of a small group of families will come true in August when the first kōhanga reo in the Whakatipu in 30 years officially opens.
Women’s Shed opens new home
Women’s Shed opens new home
Queenstown's Women’s Shed Aotearoa is gearing up for the official opening of its new base at Frankton’s Country Lane on Saturday.
Wanted: good dogs and humans
Wanted: good dogs and humans
Queenstown pet therapy dog Rimu is "like Britney Spears" when she walks into a room.
Eight days, one wild river
Eight days, one wild river
A Queenstown packrafting guide and film-maker is "stoked" to have a film selected for the NZ Mountain Film Festival for a second time.
Traps helping lake to turn a corner
Traps helping lake to turn a corner
The installation and regular clearing of sediment traps in Lake Hayes’ catchment is making a major contribution to restoring its health, the Friends of Lake Hayes say.
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Housing programme helps community, study shows
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Housing programme helps community, study shows
A Queenstown assisted-housing programme is getting great results for not only its new homeowners but also the community, a new study shows.
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Queenstown Airport forced to fork over extra cash for land
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Queenstown Airport forced to fork over extra cash for land
Queenstown Airport ‘‘significantly underpaid’’ for land it compulsorily bought from a developer and has been forced to pay $44.5 million.
Call for help after alcohol stolen
Call for help after alcohol stolen
Queenstown police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men thought to be responsible for stealing alcohol from a beer garden behind a suburban cafe-restaurant.
Violinist takes the stage in quarterfinal
Violinist takes the stage in quarterfinal
South Korean violinist Hyein Koo performs during a quarterfinal round of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition at the Queenstown Memorial Centre yesterday.
Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund
Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund
The Queenstown Lakes district could benefit by up to $40 million from an ‘‘Incentives for Growth Fund’’ announced in yesterday’s Budget, a regional economist says.
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Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’
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Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’
A proposed 1250-unit fast-track housing development at Arrow Junction would cause ‘‘unfettered urban sprawl’’ and traffic congestion, an opposition group says.
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Wilding pine fight to get $79m funding boost
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Wilding pine fight to get $79m funding boost
The government will spend an additional $79 million on wilding pine control over the next three years.
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Neighbour-objectors blasted after costs win
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Neighbour-objectors blasted after costs win
The owners of Queenstown’s Thurlby Domain say neighbours who opposed them in a legal battle should reflect on their ‘‘reprehensible conduct’’.
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Events centre upgrade to six courts mooted
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Events centre upgrade to six courts mooted
A planned $46 million, four-court sports centre may not be big enough for Queenstown’s growing population, councillors have heard.
Robostormers rule in Greece comp
Robostormers rule in Greece comp
Two Queenstown teens are returning triumphant from Greece where they outperformed teams from around the world at an international robotics competition.
Qtown goes into tech mode
Qtown goes into tech mode
Artificial intelligence (AI), education and building digital capability will be prominent themes at next week’s Techweek26 events in Queenstown, Technology Queenstown CEO Sarah Russell says.