$85m ‘shot in the arm’ for Queenstown
$85m ‘shot in the arm’ for Queenstown
An $85 million Government injection for Queenstown infrastructure projects is a "major shot in the arm", Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says.
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PM stands by David Clark over words
PM stands by David Clark over words
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has defended under-fire Health Minister David Clark, saying he will keep his job at least until the election.
Jobs for Nature Fund project roll-outs slow process
Jobs for Nature Fund project roll-outs slow process
The Government’s $1.1billion "Jobs for Nature Fund" will not deliver hundreds of jobs for laid-off tourism workers in Otago and Southland, the Department of Conservation (Doc) says.
First post-lockdown conference held
First post-lockdown conference held
In a milestone for Queenstown’s recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, the first post-lockdown conference was held in the resort this week.
Fears breach jeopardises travel bubble
Fears breach jeopardises travel bubble
Queenstown tourism operators are furious a Covid-19 border bungle could stall plans for a transtasman bubble.
60 positions expected to go at hotels
60 positions expected to go at hotels
Job losses continue to mount in Queenstown’s accommodation sector, as 60 workers are expected to be made redundant at the Scenic Hotel Group’s two resort properties.
'Visually dominant' hotel panned in planning report
'Visually dominant' hotel panned in planning report
A controversial $100 million hotel proposed for Fernhill has got the thumbs down at City Hall.
Hopes high over $30m sanctuary
Hopes high over $30m sanctuary
The consortium behind an ambitious, $30 million plan to eradicate or intensively control predators across a vast swathe of the Queenstown Lakes district is hopeful of success after meetings with...
Bus driver convicted for horror crash near Queenstown
Bus driver convicted for horror crash near Queenstown
The driver of a bus that crashed near Queenstown with 22 Chinese tourists on board has written to his victims to say he can ‘‘never forgive himself’’ for what happened.
Arrowfields’ first build to commence
Arrowfields’ first build to commence
The first build at Arrowtown’s Arrowfields subdivision will start this week.
Bus driver convicted over crash which left girl without hands
Bus driver convicted over crash which left girl without hands
The driver of a bus and trailer that crashed with 23 Chinese tourists on board near Queenstown in January has been refused a discharge without conviction.
Sweeping Southern sanctuary suggested
Sweeping Southern sanctuary suggested
A consortium of predator control and conservation groups is working on an ambitious project to eradicate or intensively control predators across a massive swathe of country between Lakes Wakatipu...
Queenstown jet-boat ferry service approved
Queenstown jet-boat ferry service approved
Queenstown jet-boat operator KJet has been given consent to operate a commuter ferry service on the Kawarau River and Lake Wakatipu’s Frankton Arm.
Ex-employee ‘takes rap’ for faulty work
Ex-employee ‘takes rap’ for faulty work
A former Dominion Constructors employee is facing a $38,000 fine after ‘‘taking the rap’’ for faulty work that could have led to Queenstown’s Kmart building collapsing in an earthquake or fire.
Skittled on steep street
Skittled on steep street
Ballarat St resembled a bowling alley yesterday after the handbrake apparently failed on a courier van, causing it to career down the steep road and hit three cars, a power pole and road sign.
Ex worker facing $38k fine over Kmart build breach
Ex worker facing $38k fine over Kmart build breach
A former Dominion Constructors employee is facing a $38,000 fine after taking responsibility for the cutting of steel reinforcing bars during the construction of Queenstown’s Kmart building.
Pile-up after handbrake failure on Queenstown hill
Pile-up after handbrake failure on Queenstown hill
Queenstown's Ballarat St resembles a bowling alley after the handbrake apparently failed on a courier van.
Support for tourism seen as lifeline
Support for tourism seen as lifeline
Tourism players say the Government’s support package for the hard-hit industry provides a temporary lifeline.
Bunnings proceeding with Frankton store
Bunnings proceeding with Frankton store
Bunnings is proceeding with work on a new hardware store in Frankton, despite announcing the closure of seven of its outlets throughout the country.
Glimmer of hope for much leaner hotels
Glimmer of hope for much leaner hotels
New Zealand’s move away from Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions is giving Queenstown hoteliers a glimmer of hope.