Art out of the ordinary
Art out of the ordinary
I Thought My World Made Sense, But Then a Goldfish Swam By (2012) is one of a new "gaggle of paintings to amuse and confuse" to arrive from quirky Christchurch painter Tony Cribb, in Artbay Gallery.
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Aussies told to 'leave boozy antics at home'
Aussies told to 'leave boozy antics at home'
Police have warned Australian visitors to "leave their their boozy antics at home" following several incidents in Queenstown.
Visitor nights up slightly in 2011
Visitor nights up slightly in 2011
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was Auckland's gain in terms of tourism spending, while the 2011 earthquake was Christchurch's loss, Government figures confirm.
Frozen pipes order of the day
Frozen pipes order of the day
The Queenstown Lakes District Council received seven requests for service for burst pipes or water leaks after the deep freeze on Monday morning. One household reported no water, probably because of frozen pipes.
Clash seen with Hokitika Airport plans
Clash seen with Hokitika Airport plans
Queenstown Airport sees a $1.7 million initiative by Hokitika Airport Ltd as direct competition, Queenstown Airport chief executive Scott Paterson says.
Spectators urged to try something different
Spectators urged to try something different
International cyclocross star Katie Compton makes a guest appearance in the developing sport's first New Zealand series race in Queenstown tomorrow.
CEO makes her exit quietly
CEO makes her exit quietly
When Debra Lawson, the most powerful unelected member of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, politely declined to be interviewed by the Otago Daily Times before her final day today, her low-key exit seemed in keeping with her tenure as chief executive.
Medical care on the mountains vital
Medical care on the mountains vital
A St John paramedic is liaising with Queenstown and Wanaka ski area operators for the first time to deliver the best medical care on the mountains, while the service prepares for the traditional spike in emergency callouts in July.
Neill in new Kiwi series
Neill in new Kiwi series
Queenstown resident, wine producer and "one of our greatest-ever actors" Sam Neill stars in a new six-part crime drama series being shot on location in Auckland and destined for broadcast on TV3.
Hot tip: New Zealand Mountain Film Festival
Hot tip: New Zealand Mountain Film Festival
The biggest thrills of the 2012 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival will be presented in Queenstown for one night only on July 8.
Reflecting a life alone
Reflecting a life alone
A one-woman tour de force performance is in store for Wakatipu theatre fans when a poignant portrayal of a senior life lived alone is staged in Arrowtown.
Skifields anticipating eventful weekend
Skifields anticipating eventful weekend
This weekend marks the start of the New Zealand school holidays and Coronet Peak area manager Hamish McCrostie is anticipating a busy weekend.
Lull means time to hit slopes
Lull means time to hit slopes
It was a relatively quiet day yesterday for the Queenstown Winter Festival, but it allowed visitors to enjoy what the 10-day celebrations are all about - winter snow sports.
Airport does away with international departure fee
Airport does away with international departure fee
International passengers flying from Queenstown Airport will no longer have to pay $25 as a departure fee, but the money will be recouped in landing charges to airlines, through growth in passenger numbers.
Sellout play started in a bedroom
Sellout play started in a bedroom
A play first performed in the playwright's bedroom in front of 15 friends and relatives arrives in the Lakes district later this month as part of a national tour.
International arrivals up 4%
International arrivals up 4%
Chinese and Australian visitor numbers have bolstered year-on-year arrival numbers to New Zealand, but growth in the number of days international visitors stayed was sluggish and Southeast Asian visitor numbers took a hit after the axing of Air Asia X.
Youth Booth week of fun for young people
Youth Booth week of fun for young people
Young Wakatipu residents and visitors are invited to take part in a raft of fun off-piste activities with the Youth Booth next week.
High praise for resort, towns
High praise for resort, towns
Chicago residents have been told "visiting Queenstown - a skiing town that buzzes year-round - is a must" in a travel feature which ran in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Arrowtown wakes to covering of snow
Arrowtown wakes to covering of snow
Arrowtown residents woke to snow this morning and must take extra care on roads and pavements.
Food, glorious Kiwi food
Food, glorious Kiwi food
More than 300 international travel buyers and media attending Trenz in Queenstown next week will get a taste of home-made cuisine and beverages in between appointments.