Businesses opposed to ‘bed tax'
More than 70 businesses opposed to ‘bed tax’, says operator
A Queenstown accommodation provider says more than 70 businesses are opposed to a local visitor levy, or bed tax, for the district.
Tracey Roxburgh
No backing off from bed tax
No backing off from bed tax
For at least 44 years there has been a call for a bed tax in the Queenstown Lakes - a call that is getting louder by the day. Tracey Roxburgh talks to Mayor Jim Boult about the issue.
Ice skaters compete in resort
Ice skaters compete in resort
bout 120 people are hitting the ice in Queenstown this weekend, competing in the South Island Figure Skating Championships.
Submissions on 'Olive Leaf' to open
Public submissions on 'Olive Leaf' set to open
Public submissions are about to open on a proposed parish and community centre mooted for land beside an historic Arrowtown church.
Peak to Peak marking 25th anniversary
Peak to Peak marking 25th anniversary
In 1994, Geoff Hunt was tasked with creating an event for that year’s Queenstown Winter Festival to link the Remarkables to Coronet Peak.
Bus use soars in Queenstown
Bus use soars in Queenstown
Queenstown's new public transport system continues to exceed expectations, with a 192% increase in passengers on buses during June, compared to June 2017.
Countdown on for grand opening
Countdown on for retail centre's grand opening
The countdown is on for the opening of Queenstown's new shopping precinct, on the Frankton Flats.
Merits of medical model touted
Merits of medical model touted
A Wellington GP says the Health Care Home model, launched in Queenstown last week, is "helping return some of the joy of being a GP".
More than 44,000 attended Winter Festival
More than 44,000 attended Winter Festival
More than 44,000 people attended this year’s Queenstown Winter Festival, official data shows.
Chamber backs bed tax if 'issues' sorted
Chamber backs bed tax if 'issues' sorted
The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce is backing the Queenstown Lakes District Council's push for a bed tax, but says ''certain issues'' need to be sorted out to get it ''over the line''.
Council liable for damage from fallen tree
Council liable for damage from fallen tree
The Court of Appeal has found the QLDC breached its duty of care in respect of rotting poplar trees on St Omer Park after one fell in 2014 and damaged a motel and vehicles.
‘Impossible’ stunts made possible
Making those ‘Impossible’ stunts possible
When it comes to death-defying, adrenaline-fuelled stunts there may be no better place to perform and film them for the world to see than New Zealand’s adventure capital.
A Cruise in Queenstown
A Cruise in Queenstown
Last year hundreds of people involved in Mission: Impossible - Fallout descended on Queenstown. Tracey Roxburgh looks at what the sixth instalment of the film involved, and what it means down the track.
Local levy 'only avenue' to stem drop in visitor experience
Local levy 'only avenue' to stem drop in visitor experience
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says degradation of the visitor experience in the district is ''imminent'' and a form of localised funding is ''now the only avenue'' for the community.
Trails trust plans large trail network expansion
Trails trust plans large trail network expansion
The Queenstown Trails Trust is planning a multimillion-dollar expansion of its trail network which, all going well, could begin next year.
Much debate about future of health services
Much debate about future of health services
There is much talk about a new hospital for Queenstown. Tracey Roxburgh talks to the people with the ideas.
Minister says Govt 'open to the conversation' about funding infrastructure
Minister says Govt 'open to the conversation' about funding infrastructure
The Minister of Finance was yesterday urged to move quickly to find solutions for some of the issues facing Queenstown.
Cottage, land goes for $3m
Cottage, land goes for $3m
A Queenstown cottage that has been owned by the same family for 75 years has sold for $3 million.
Vegetation fire sparked by ash disposal
Vegetation fire sparked by ash disposal
A small fire at the top of the Crown Range zig-zags, near Arrowtown, on Saturday night was started after someone dumped hot ashes in pine trees.
Remarkables Midwinter Market
Remarkables Midwinter Market
Hundreds of people made the most of a picture-perfect Queenstown winter's day on Saturday and attended the Remarkables Midwinter Market.