Guy Williams

Site above resort to be transformed

Concept designs for the Lakeview site. IMAGES: SUPPLIED

Site above resort to be transformed

After nearly two decades of discussion, work is about to start on a sweeping redevelopment of a hillside terrace above downtown Queenstown. Guy Williams looks at what the Queenstown...

Holiday Inn Express will open but scaled to demand

Final preparations are under way at Queenstown’s Holiday Inn Express hotel. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Holiday Inn Express will open but scaled to demand

Queenstown's newest hotel may be opening to a domestic market only, but its owners are confident about the future.

‘Relief’ as southern ski season begins

On the first chair at Coronet Peak yesterday are (from left) Roland Cameron, of Invercargill,...

‘Relief’ as southern ski season begins

The beginning of the ski season in Queenstown Lakes yesterday was marked by a mixture of excitement and relief.

AJ Hackett millions defended by minister

After a social media backlash, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis is defending $10million in grant and loan funding package to AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand.

$85m ‘shot in the arm’ for Queenstown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern leads a group, including Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone...

$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.

PM stands by David Clark over words

Health Minister David Clark and Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Photo: Getty Images

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

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

The Government and tourism operators want Kiwis to open their wallets and support local operators...

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

Queenstown remained the second most popular place for foreigners to buy. Photo: Getty

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

City Hall's recommended consent for Coherent Hotel Ltd's whopping hotel, proposed for Fernhill,...

'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

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

Carnage ... Emergency services at the scene of the serious crash on Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd last...

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

'Sold' signs populate this billboard at Arrowfields. Photo: Mountain Scene

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

Emergency services at the scene of a serious crash on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd, near...

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

Stunning landscapes such as this at the head of Lake Wakatipu and the Dart Valley are home to...

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 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

Kmart in Queenstown. PHOTO: MATTHEW MCKEW

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

Kmart is now expected to open on Thursday. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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.

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