$2 bus network launched
$2 bus network launched
Queenstown has entered a new public transport age with the launch of its $2 bus service.
Tracey Roxburgh
Community facility tender awarded
Community facility tender awarded
Brosnan Construction has been awarded the tender to construct Arrowtown’s new community and sports facility, and work is expected to begin early next year.
Developers request extension of SHA
Developers request extension of SHA
Developers of an existing Special Housing Area near Queenstown have applied to the Queenstown Lakes District Council to extend their development.
Council putting hill land for sale to fund capital plan
Council putting hill land for sale to fund capital plan
A 9.5ha block of land on Queenstown Hill, owned by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, is for sale.
Sports facility set for June completion
Sports facility set for June completion
The long-awaited Arrowtown Community Sports Facility at Jack Reid Park should be finished by June next year.
Theories but no answers for family
Theories but no answers for pilot’s family
Bruce Andrews’ family have waited almost four years for answers about his death. But after an inquest in Queenstown last week - which has been adjourned part-heard - they left with none.
Did not take risks: brother
Did not take risks: brother
William Bruce Andrews had two great loves. The first was his two young children. Aviation was the second.
Aspen group shares ideas on pressures
Aspen group shares ideas on pressures
Yesterday, Aspen City Mayor Steve Skadron spoke to Queenstown Chamber of Commerce members during a business lunch and gave insights as to how Aspen had handled some of the pressures Queenstown is facing.
Air crash comment regretted
Air crash comment regretted
The lead investigator of a fatal helicopter crash in 2013 says he regrets making an initial comment indicating deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) was the likely cause.
Pilot did not fully disclose problems with eyesight
Pilot did not fully disclose problems with eyesight
A highly regarded and experienced pilot did not ''fully disclose'' to the regulator issues he had with his eyesight about six weeks before a fatal flight.
CAA crash report supposition: pilot
CAA crash report supposition: pilot
One of New Zealand's most experienced helicopter pilots says a Civil Aviation Authority investigation report into the cause of a fatal crash of a Milford Helicopter Hughes 500 almost four years ago...
Aspen delegation keen to learn about resort
Aspen delegation keen to learn about resort
A five-strong delegation from Queenstown’s United States sister city, Aspen, will arrive in Queenstown tomorrow to spend a week learning about "Queenstown Inc".
Bar manager must wait for certificate
Bar manager must wait for certificate
Lalaland's general manager has until March next year to prove himself to the district licensing committee before it will grant him a manager’s certificate.
Bus passengers offered free taster
Bus passengers offered free taster
Wakatipu residents will be able to ride the new 2 bus routes for free over the first seven days.
Flood mitigation advice for businesses
Flood mitigation advice for businesses
Businesses in the Lakes district flood zones will get a refresher course this week on risks and how to mitigate damage.
Carter Holt Harvey files claim against QLDC
Carter Holt Harvey files claim against QLDC
Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) has brought a third-party claim against the Queenstown Lakes District Council over a leaky school building.
Special housing plan to be revised
SHA application to be revised
A revised expression of interest for a major Special Housing Area development on Ladies Mile is to be lodged.
McCaw's side snatches narrow win
McCaw's side snatches narrow win
Former All Black captain Richie McCaw is not used to potentially being the weakest link in a sports team.
Council putting Lakeview up for interest
Council putting Lakeview up for interest
Expressions of interest for development of commercial land at Queenstown's Lakeview site will open for the private sector early next year.
Allowing Ladies Mile 'difficult decision'
Ladies Mile development allowed; 'difficult decision'
The door has officially opened for more development on Ladies Mile but the Queenstown Lakes District Council is not unanimous in its decision.