Guy Williams

Train Surfers rock the Green

Arrowtown band Train Surfers, consisting of lead guitar and singer Ollie McLean (17, left), drummer Cam Kennedy-Brown (16) and bass guitarist Dillon Bouchier (17), rock it up for the crowd at the...

Legend swim attracts a crowd

Entrants are all smiles before the start of the 3.8km Wakatipu Legend swim at Lake Wakatipu’s...

Legend swim attracts a crowd

More than 170 people braved the cool waters of Lake Wakatipu — some without wetsuits — in the inaugural Wakatipu Legend swimming event in Queenstown on Saturday.

‘The burn’s real’ in firefighters’ commemorative march

Pictured before the start the ‘‘March March’’ up Queenstown Hill on Saturday are (back, from left...

‘The burn’s real’ in firefighters’ commemorative march

The Auckland Sky Tower may be better known for its annual firefighter stair climb, but Queenstown Hill’s version goes 70m higher.

‘Olive Leaf’ supporters prepared to fight for project

An artist’s impression of the ‘‘Olive Leaf’’ building, obscured by trees, next to St Patrick’s...

‘Olive Leaf’ supporters prepared to fight for project

Supporters of the contentious "Olive Leaf" building proposed for Arrowtown are not throwing in the towel yet.

Walter Peak seeks means to continue tenure review process

The owners of Walter Peak Station do not want the tenure review processed axed. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Walter Peak seeks means to continue tenure review process

The owners of one of New Zealand’s oldest high country farms, Walter Peak Farm, says mistakes by the Department of Conservation (Doc) have delayed its tenure review.

Minister outlines vision for tourism industry

Tourism and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash speaks to media in Queenstown yesterday...

Minister outlines vision for tourism industry

A shake-up of visitor pricing, including on the Department of Conservation estate, is part of his game plan for the industry, Minister of Tourism Stuart Nash says.

Unruly youths spur patrols

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Unruly youths spur patrols

Police are increasing their patrols in Arrowtown after a spike in complaints from residents about vandalism and alcohol-related acts by teenagers in the past few weeks.

Testy exchange about spending plan

The QLDC offices on Gorge Rd, Queenstown. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Testy exchange about spending plan

A claim that a lack of investment in the Upper Clutha will be the "death knell" for the area has sparked a testy exchange between Wanaka councillors.

Pupils ‘Clued Up’

MC Craig Ferguson gives a group of year 6 school pupils instructions at the Clued Up Kids...

Pupils ‘Clued Up’

School pupils in the Queenstown Lakes district are learning survival and safety skills in a programme backed by community organisations.

Crowded House delights fans

Performing at their concert at Gibbston Valley Winery on Saturday are (from left) Crowded House...

Crowded House delights fans

Antipodean favourite Crowded House could not put a foot wrong for the 6000 fans who turned up in Queenstown on Saturday for the band’s second Otago show in three days.

House tour fundraiser features straw bale home, passive house

Wakatipu House Tour participants admire Lee and Jaap van der Geest's straw bale home and garden...

House tour fundraiser features straw bale home, passive house

A straw bale home, a certified passive house and an artist’s residence and museum were among the attractions for the 170 people who went on the inaugural Wakatipu House Tour yesterday.

Backing for airport opposition welcomed

Backing for airport opposition welcomed

The Wanaka Stakeholders Group (WSG) is hailing the "clear, unequivocal and united" opposition of the town’s district councillors to the development of more jet-capable airports in the region.

The Queenstown scenery getting Insta-famous

Earnslaw Burn, near Glenorchy, is quickly becoming another scenic selfie spot by those who can...

The Queenstown scenery getting Insta-famous

A Queenstown tramping enthusiast is sounding a note of alarm over the number of walkers he encountered camping at the head of Earnslaw Burn at the weekend.

Crowded House as originally recorded

A re-formed Crowded House play the Dunedin Town Hall this Thursday night. The latest iteration of...

Crowded House as originally recorded

Crowded House purists will be pleased.

Fourth consecutive win a first in national champs

Four-time national paragliding champion Louis Tapper takes off for a practice flight during the...

Fourth consecutive win a first in national champs

Queenstown paragliding ace Louis Tapper has bagged his fourth national championships in a row.

Passenger repatriated from resort in private jet

Passenger repatriated from resort in private jet

A private jet has flown from Sydney to Queenstown to pick up a single passenger for their repatriation across the Tasman to Australia.

Hospo chief hanging on for the bubble

Good Group chief executive Russell Gray. Photo: Mountain Scene

Hospo chief hanging on for the bubble

The boss of one of Queenstown’s biggest hospo companies is bullish about the resort’s prospects, predicting a transtasman bubble could be only three months away.

Arts trump sport career-wise: Fox

Jamming with jazz trombonist Rodger Fox, of Wellington, are Wakatipu High School pupils (from...

Arts trump sport career-wise: Fox

A young person has a better chance of forging a career in the arts than in sport, New Zealand jazz luminary Rodger Fox reckons.

QLDC agrees rewrite of contracts policy

QLDC agrees rewrite of contracts policy

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has agreed to an interim fix of its procurement guidelines while giving staff six months to rewrite its policy.

Queenstown businesses facing closure

Fishbone owner Darren Lovell. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Queenstown businesses facing closure

One of Queenstown’s longest-running independent restaurants will close its doors for good tomorrow night, amid predictions of a "bloody long autumn" for the resort town.

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