New chamber chief executive sees opportunities
Despite the challenges Covid-19 has presented for Wakatipu there are also opportunities, Queenstown’s new business leader says.
Tracey Roxburgh
Stokes to head Queenstown Chamber of Commerce
Stokes to head Queenstown Chamber of Commerce
Ruth Stokes has been appointed the new Queenstown Chamber of Commerce chief executive.
QLDC report recognises competition
QLDC report recognises competition
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has made clear its expectations of Queenstown Airport in respect to a proposed airport at Tarras.
'I’ve lost almost everything'
Assault victim: 'I’ve lost almost everything'
A man who nearly died after a one-punch assault in Queenstown says the attack "destroyed all my dreams and plans".
Firm seeks permission to deliver drinks
Firm seeks permission to deliver drinks
A precedent-setting hearing — the first of its kind in New Zealand — will determine whether a company can be permitted to provide "instant" home deliveries of alcohol.
Cockpit recording system certified
Cockpit recording system certified
A Queenstown aviator’s invention has been certified as an official flight data recorder by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.
Thousands flock to first summer concert
Thousands flock to first summer concert
Talk about timing.
Nurse on course to smash record
Nurse on course to smash record
A Queenstown nurse is on track to smash the New Zealand women’s record for running the length of New Zealand.
Mayor on Covid: ‘We have survived pretty well’
‘We have survived pretty well’
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he was so busy in 2020 he barely had time to think about Covid.
Brews and barbecues event for Queenstown
Brews and barbecues event for Queenstown
Coronet Peak’s bringing together one of the best combos during a Kiwi summer — beer and barbecue — for a new event early next year.
Reforestation trust first beneficiary of new social enterprise Kiwi Welcome
Reforestation trust first beneficiary of new social enterprise Kiwi Welcome
The Wakatipu Reforestation Trust is the first beneficiary of a new social enterprise spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Three agencies combine in festive celebration for first time
Three agencies combine in festive celebration for first time
The red carpet was literally rolled out in Queenstown yesterday afternoon to welcome guests to a special Christmas lunch.
Visitor levy plan on hold until ‘normal trading’ returns
Visitor levy plan on hold until ‘normal trading’ returns
Queenstown Lakes mayor Jim Boult has reiterated the proposed visitor levy remains on hold and there is "no intention" of introducing any such measure until "normal trading conditions" returned.
Long policing career driven by desire to help
Long policing career driven by desire to help
Twenty-four years to the day after Kate Pirovano graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College in Porirua, the Queenstown sergeant is hanging up her hat.
Gondola upgrade groundwork progressing
Gondola upgrade groundwork progressing
Preparatory work is progressing on Skyline Enterprises’ multimillion-dollar Queenstown gondola redevelopment, the tender for which may go out in the first quarter of next year.
First Friday prayers held in new mosque
First Friday prayers held in new mosque
A new day dawned for Queenstown’s Muslim community yesterday as the first Friday prayers were held in its new mosque.
Consent sought for luxury hotel
Consent sought for luxury hotel
A Glenorchy developer is already in talks with a potential operator for a proposed small luxury hotel in the township, he says.
Cars stolen, tools taken in Queenstown
Cars stolen, tools taken in Queenstown
Police are reminding Queenstown residents to lock their cars, and secure valuables, after a string of thefts and one break-in over the last couple of weeks.
‘Minimal’ impact from changes to foreign worker list
‘Minimal’ impact from changes to foreign worker list
Horror stories are starting to emerge in Queenstown as businesses continue to face staff shortages.
Club opens revamped ‘Mini Dream’ area
Club opens revamped ‘Mini Dream’ area
A rebuilt Queenstown mountain bike jump park is being hailed as the best community-built facility of its kind in the world.