Guy Williams

Levy just a drop in the ocean: Boult

Levy just a drop in the ocean: Boult

The Government’s border levy will not generate enough money to pay for his district’s tourism infrastructure needs, let alone the entire country’s, Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says.

DQ chairman clarifies quip on spending

Destination Queenstown (DQ) chairman Matt Hollyer says remarks he made at the regional tourism organisation's annual meeting last week were ''flippant'' and not a criticism of its staff's financial management.

Queenstown swimmers retain shield

Queenstown swimmers retain shield

Queenstown Swimming Club members celebrate keeping the winners’ shield for the fourth year in a row at the Colin Walker Memorial Swim Meet in the resort on Saturday.

'Reckless' driving results in police abandoning pursuit

'Reckless' driving results in police abandoning pursuit

A Nissan Terrano drove through a playground, down some steps and across a field while being pursued by police through Queenstown and Frankton yesterday.

Driver evades police, cuts through playground

Driver evades police, cuts through playground

A Nissan Terrano drove through a playground, down some steps and across a field while being pursued by police through Queenstown and Frankton this morning.

Delay to building lookout

Thousands of visitors flock to the Southern Lakes each summer for views like this. Photo: Tracey...

Delay to building lookout

A start to building a new lookout beside scenic Glenorchy Queenstown Rd has been delayed until early next year.

Second conviction for Queenstown lawyer

A Queenstown lawyer has received his second conviction for driving offences in the space of two and a-half months.

362 submissions on Leaf project

An artist's impression of the Olive Leaf building next to St Patrick's Church in Arrowtown. IMAGE...

362 submissions on Leaf project

Nearly 60% of submissions on a proposal to build a contemporary building next to Arrowtown's St Patrick's Catholic Church favour the project.

Debates on voluntary euthanasia bill

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker is organising two public debates on proposed legislation to legalise voluntary euthanasia.

Owner of shot dogs wants law change

Owner of shot dogs wants law change

A Queenstown man is calling for changes to dog control laws after his dogs were shot by two prominent farmers last month.

Down to their last gasp

Kathryn Nevatt, of Queenstown, free diving at an earlier event. Photos: Aliscia Young/GALAXIID ...

Down to their last gasp

Their bodies shook and their faces turned blue as New Zealand’s best freedivers kept holding their breath in Queenstown yesterday.

Rec centre master plan project being tendered

Rec centre master plan project being tendered

The first step has been taken in creating a master plan for the expansion of the Queenstown and Wanaka recreation centres over the next 20 years and beyond.

Pool nationals draw overseas competitors

A Brazilian diver stands on a diving board as he prepares to dive during a practice session at...

Pool nationals draw overseas competitors

Indoor freedivers from Hawaii and Australia will be hitting the water in a field of nearly 30 competitors at the Freediving New Zealand Pool Nationals starting in Queenstown today.

Funding commerce chambers criticised

Funding commerce chambers criticised

The Taxpayers Union says it ''beggars belief'' the Queenstown Lakes District Council provided $243,325 in funding to the Queenstown and Wanaka Chambers of Commerce in the 2016-17 financial year.

Doubling fun with two dog derbies

The Dog Derby, part of the Queenstown Winter Festival, in 2016. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Doubling fun with two dog derbies

The Queenstown Lakes now has two dog derbies.

Economist discusses accommodation impact

Economist discusses accommodation impact

The growth of residential visitor accommodation is severely affecting housing affordability and long-term rentals in the Queenstown Lakes district, an economist says.

Three cars damaged, man charged

Three cars damaged, man charged

A Welshman allegedly badly damaged two cars and also caused significant damage to a third while driving nearly four times the legal limit in Frankton.

Lodge, spa: construction 'imminent'

The vineyard of Waitiri Creek, Gibbston. New Zealand winegrowers are anticipating another record...

Lodge, spa: construction 'imminent'

Groundwork has begun on a multimillion-dollar boutique lodge and cottages complex at Gibbston Valley Winery near Queenstown.

Volunteers plant 600 native species beside Lake Hayes

Helping out at a Wakatipu Reforestation Trust community planting day by Lake Hayes on Saturday...

Volunteers plant 600 native species beside Lake Hayes

A long-term project to restore a wetland beside Lake Hayes had a boost at the weekend as volunteers dug in 600 native plants.

Next batch of consultation on QLDC’s proposed district plan to begin next week

Public hearings on the next batch of chapters in the Queenstown Lakes district’s long-running proposed district plan (PDP) process start at Queenstown’s Heritage Hotel on Tuesday.

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