Wilding project gains $600,000 trust grant
Wilding project gains $600,000 trust grant
An ambitious project to rid the hillsides around Arrowtown of wilding trees has received a huge shot in the arm from the Central Lakes Trust.
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Gofer’s wages grew to fund world trip
Gofer’s wages grew to fund world trip
Sir Eion Edgar's financial nous was evident from his very first pay, as Guy Williams finds out.
Hubs draw 3000 campervans in 5 weeks
Hubs draw 3000 campervans in 5 weeks
Daytime pit stops for campervan users in Queenstown and Wanaka are proving popular.
Harris Mts ski touring proposal
Harris Mts ski touring proposal
The "magnificent" landscapes along a proposed ski touring route between Coronet Peak and Treble Cone skifields should attract many outdoor enthusiasts, Coronet Peak Station manager Russell Hamilton...
Council sends SHA proposal to Government
Council sends SHA proposal to Government
A controversial special housing area at Lake Hawea has been given the green light by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Commercial development with variation
Commercial development with variation
A district plan variation allowing a supermarket and a retirement village to be built at the Northlake housing area in Wanaka has been approved.
Half of Rydges hotel to close for strengthening work
Half of Rydges hotel to close for strengthening work
More than half the rooms at a major Queenstown hotel will be out of action for months next year after two wings of the complex were found to be earthquake-prone.
General support for NZSki chairlift and trails proposal
General support for NZSki chairlift and trails proposal
The majority of submissions on NZSki's application to Doc to build a replacement chairlift and trails at the Remarkables ski area are in support.
Man who challenged Bridges jailed for defrauding MSD
Man who challenged Bridges jailed for defrauding MSD
A freelance cameraman who challenged Simon Bridges to go driving with him near Queenstown to see the driving habits of overseas tourists has been jailed for six months for defrauding MSD of more than $9000.
Season of Shred mountain bike event draws big crowd
Season of Shred mountain bike event draws big crowd
Fine weather brought out a big crowd for the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club’s annual Season of Shred event in Fernhill on Saturday.
Grape, cherry growers competing for land
Grape, cherry growers competing for land
Wine and cherry growers are competing for land, resources and labour as both industries experience strong growth.
Lovely day for a long lunch
Lovely day for a long lunch
More than 600 people soaked up the sun at Arrowtown’s eighth annual Long Lunch yesterday.
Opposition to hotel gone, hearing told
Opposition to hotel gone, hearing told
Neighbours' opposition to a hotel proposed for central Queenstown has dissolved, a public hearing was told yesterday.
Jail for ‘grossly reckless’ arson
Jail for ‘grossly reckless’ arson
A Queenstown man who set fire to his former partner’s home while she and her children were sleeping has been jailed for more than four years.
Vink victorious in The Pioneer
Vink victorious in The Pioneer
Tour of Southland champion Michael Vink has secured an unusual double, winning The Pioneer mountain bike race in Queenstown yesterday.
Another hectic fire season possible
Another hectic fire season possible
Despite a wet November, the El Nino weather system could create the conditions for another hectic summer fire season, the region’s rural fire boss says.
Battle over earth mound labours on
Battle over earth mound labours on
A Queenstown architect and a local property developer have gone another round in the courts in a long-running legal bout over a mound of earth between their properties.
Emotional cost after sheep killed in dog attack
Emotional cost after 13 sheep killed in dog attack
A Lake Hayes farmer who lost 13 sheep in a dog attack this week says the financial cost is bad enough, but the stress and worry it causes him and his wife are worse.
Shop signs removed after complaint
Shop window display signs removed after complaint
Queenstown fashion store World has removed two signs from its window display after a complaint to the council.
Camping 'pit stops' open for business
Camping 'pit stops' open for business
Two new "pit stops'' for freedom campers in Queenstown and Wanaka have experienced a quiet start to the summer season since opening on Saturday.