Big boost for pateke population
Big boost for pateke population
A Queenstown wildlife keeper was last week involved in the release of 80 endangered brown teal ducks in the Arthur Valley, near Milford Sound.
Joe Dodgshun
Outside table fee may rise
Outside table fee may rise
Queenstown Lakes cafes and restaurants could face an increase in fees for the right to seat customers outside, but they would be able to hold the licences for five times as long.
Lakes Environmental reports deficit of more than $56,000
Lakes Environmental reports deficit of more than $56,000
The past six months were "much tighter than it has ever been" for Lakes Environmental Limited, which yesterday reported an operating deficit of more than $56,000.
Camping grounds look to Easter
Camping grounds look to Easter
It is hoped a strong Easter period will be a saving grace for the Queenstown Lakes district's holiday parks, just as their busiest Christmas yet had improved an otherwise lacklustre six months.
Competitors invited to go seven hours on a hilly circuit
Competitors invited to go seven hours on a hilly circuit
The 7 Hours of 7 Mile endurance cross-country mountain bike race returns to Queenstown on March 24 for a day of non-stop biking action.
All in a day's work for goblin
All in a day's work for goblin
Lack of luck so far in becoming an extra in The Hobbit has not deterred Polish visitor Maciek Osika, who yesterday took to the streets of Queenstown in goblin attire.
Riders learn first-hand
Riders learn first-hand
A mountain biking venture in which a former world champion rider takes clients through week-long coaching camps has cleared its trial run, and further camps are planned from October this year.
Another liquor outlet set to open
Another liquor outlet set to open
The Queenstown central business area is about to accommodate another liquor store, the sixth in the resort's downtown hub.
Paradise a 4-day cycle tour away
Paradise a 4-day cycle tour away
Revolution Tours' first four-day round trips between Queenstown and Glenorchy have hit the road, taking on the newly connected Paradise Trail route by boat and bike.
Cyclocross taking off in resort
Cyclocross taking off in resort
The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club plans to run a five-part cyclocross series this winter, buoyed by the success of Queenstown's first cyclocross race last year.
Youngster 7th in US giant slalom
Youngster 7th in US giant slalom
Queenstown skier Cameron-Leigh Murphy (12) has held her own in her first taste of overseas competition, in Lake Tahoe, California, last week, finishing seventh in a largely American giant slalom field.
Parks tax plan worries businesses
Parks tax plan worries businesses
Queenstown officials say it is too early to comment on a mooted access charge for international tourists to New Zealand's national parks, but some Glenorchy residents are concerned.
Mixed reaction to proposed parks charge
Mixed reaction to proposed parks charge
Like the majority of young visitors, Matt Schoonmaker-Gates, of California, is travelling on a budget and says charging international visitors to enter national parks would discourage people like him.
Good leasing interest in CBD
Good leasing interest in CBD
Interest in Queenstown central business district leasing space has jumped, at the expense of interest in the resort's industrial areas, a Queenstown realtor says.
Nightclub owners bowing out
Nightclub owners bowing out
After nearly nine years at the helm, the owners of Subculture nightclub have announced the sale of the business to a consortium headed by Wellington musician and entrepreneur Jostan Murray.
First person to swim Lake Wakatipu
First person to swim Lake Wakatipu
Three years on from his failed attempt to become the first person to swim the length of Lake Wakatipu, Wellington man Ben Campbell-MacDonald has succeeded in his 80km challenge.
NZSki 'confident' offer will not hit resort
NZSki 'confident' offer will not hit resort
NZSki is confident its offer of free food, accommodation and skiing for children at Mt Hutt will not detract from the number of families visiting Queenstown skifields.
Waitangi Day in the Queenstown sun
Waitangi Day in the Queenstown sun
The Queenstown Gardens came to life yesterday afternoon with hundreds of people lounging on the grass in the sun during the resort's first official Waitangi Day celebrations.
Ticket office lifted for restoration
Ticket office lifted for restoration
Restoration of the boat shed and ticket office building on the Frankton waterfront is on track for completion at the start of May.
Gold 150 schedule busier by the day
Gold 150 schedule busier by the day
The busy calendar for the first six months of gold-rush 150th anniversary celebrations has been released, with many more events to be added.