Guy Williams

Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

Mark Rose has admitted three charges of failing in his duty as director of a fish dealer. Photo:...

Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

A prominent Queenstown hotelier who breached fisheries rules by operating "bucket list" heli-crayfish excursions for high-paying guests has been granted a discharge without conviction.

Support for sporty kids

Athlete development expert Dr Craig Harrison is speaking in Queenstown next week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Support for sporty kids

An expert in athlete development is returning to Queenstown to help parents of sporty children better understand how to support them.

A decade of learning and leadership

Shotover Primary students, from left, Jake Wilkinson, Emily Christmas and Fleur Dayman are...

A decade of learning and leadership

Shotover Primary School sure loves a birthday party.

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Group working to keep Macetown road open

Off-road vehicle damage at Macetown Historic Reserve. PHOTO: DOC

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Group working to keep Macetown road open

A 140-year-old wrangle over who is responsible for maintaining the road to Macetown should be resolved before summer.

On the run with the rising sun

George Boanas outside one of Japan’s ubiquitous ‘konbini’ — convenience stores. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

On the run with the rising sun

Gibbston's George Boanas reckons he’ll soon need his fifth pair of shoes as he runs the length of Japan.

Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out

Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out

The plug has been pulled on a government-backed motion capture and production studio in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.

Back to basics for star celebration

Teacher Jessie Reynolds helps Arrowtown Preschool tamariki prepare vege soup for Monday’s...

Back to basics for star celebration

Arrowtown's Matariki celebrations will have a more homespun feel than in recent years.

New class block to cope with roll growth

Te Kura Whakatipu O Kawarau. PHOTO: ODT FILES

New class block to cope with roll growth

Queenstown's newest primary school is already getting a new classroom block to accommodate faster-than-expected roll growth.

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Wiping of phone ‘idiotic’, judge says

The man’s offending came to light when New Zealand Customs screened a package addressed to the...

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Wiping of phone ‘idiotic’, judge says

A Wānaka woman committed an "act of unpardonable folly" by wiping the contents of her phone while under suspicion of importing psilocybin, a judge says.

Residents survey reveals ‘distrust’

Residents survey reveals ‘distrust’

Better communication, more genuine consultation and greater transparency are key lessons from a survey of Queenstown Lakes residents, councillors say.

Friend doing honours as skifields open to blue skies

First on the chairlift at Coronet Peak are (from left) Natalie Urbani, of Queenstown, Alexa...

Friend doing honours as skifields open to blue skies

Alexa Macdonald had something more than her skifield pass giving her access to the opening weekend of the Queenstown and Wanaka ski season.

Apprentices go head-to-head

Ben Harris, of Wanaka, takes part in the Southern Apprentice of the Year practical challenge...

Apprentices go head-to-head

Twelve of the southern region’s top apprentice tradies put it all on the line in Queenstown on Saturday.

Co-working space for ‘misfits’

Misfits Workshop founders Jonty, left, and Max Norton. PHOTO: CONOR DOLMAN

Co-working space for ‘misfits’

A co-working space for "doers and dreamers" has opened in Frankton.

Banksy’s home in Queenstown

The Arts Hole owners Tom Roberts and Chani Caulfield with their son, Denali. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Banksy’s home in Queenstown

A Queenstown couple believe their art gallery at Frankton’s Country Lane is the only one in New Zealand with works by English street artist Banksy on the walls.

NZONE scoping Kingston drop zone

Queenstown skydiving operator NZONE could move south to Kingston.

'Mindless spending on never-ending roadworks'

Majority dissatisfied with council: survey

Only 17% of Queenstown residents think the local council makes decisions in the best interests of the district, a survey has revealed.

Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome

Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome

A slew of court orders relating to the operation of Queenstown’s Shotover wastewater treatment plant, and a replacement for its failed disposal system, is a "pragmatic" outcome, the mayor says.

Airport provides site for new HQ

Airport provides site for new HQ

Wakatipu Search and Rescue (LandSAR) has unveiled plans for a new headquarters at Queenstown Airport.

Voluntary roles proving hard to fill

Queenstowners seem less willing to put their hands up for voluntary roles than before, a community arts stalwart says.

Queenstown drink-driver caught for eighth time

Queenstown drink-driver caught for eighth time

A judge has refused a request for "lenient" treatment by a Queenstown man caught drink-driving for the eighth time.

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