Retirement village not supported
Retirement village not supported
A planned retirement village at Ayrburn, near Millbrook Resort, proposed as a Special Housing Area (SHA), has been rejected by a senior Queenstown Lakes District Council planner.
Tracey Roxburgh
Sharing services on agenda
Sharing services on agenda
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to contribute to and work with other councils on sharing services across Otago at an extraordinary meeting tomorrow.
More talks on aviation changes
More talks on aviation changes
More consultation will be done with general aviation operators in Queenstown before the Civil Aviation Authority reclassifies the airspace.
KJet ordered to pay $62K for failed appeal
KJet ordered to pay $62K for failed appeal
One of Queenstown's leading jet-boat companies has been ordered to pay more than $62,000 to a competitor following an Environment Court costs decision.
End of a thorny debate
End of a thorny debate
Queenstown Lakes District Council has finally agreed on a official name for what has been known as the eastern access road.
Mayor suggests return of power lines fund
Mayor suggests return of power lines fund
It may be time for the Queenstown Lakes District Council and Delta to reinstate a forgotten fund used to put power lines underground, Mayor Vanessa van Uden says.
First titles hopefully next year
First titles hopefully next year
An Australian-based developer hopes the first titles in Queenstown's largest subdivision in recent years could be issued within the first half of next year.
Hundreds of new homes in Wakatipu
Hundreds of new homes in Wakatipu
Up to 2164 new homes are on the way for the Wakatipu.
Sportsground proposed
Sportsground proposed
A sports field could be on the way for Queenstown's Shotover Country development.
Lawyers prepare cases over town centre zone
Lawyers prepare cases over town centre zone
In an "unusual'' situation, lawyers are preparing to do battle in two separate courts, arguing over different aspects of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's Plan Change 50, which seeks to extend the Queenstown town centre zone.
Wakatipu High pupils to speak on sacrifice in war
Wakatipu High pupils to speak on sacrifice in war
Senior Wakatipu High School pupils will this week pay tribute to sacrifices made by New Zealanders during World War 1.
Permanent name for eastern access road on agenda
Permanent name for eastern access road on agenda
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will this week be asked to confirm the eastern access road (EAR) be permanently renamed Hawthorne Dr - a name ruled out by the council four months ago.
Calls for Queenstown to have scanner
Calls for Queenstown to have scanner
A Queenstown developer says it is time for the Southern District Health Board to deliver on a promise it made more than three years ago and progress a CT scanner for Queenstown.
Blessing for 'bold, adventurous' bird
Blessing for 'bold, adventurous' bird
Kiwi Birdlife Park's newest resident, Hakurangi - formerly named Mr McMurdo - was named and blessed by Willie Solomon this morning.
Reins go to 'right-hand man'
Reins go to 'right-hand man'
One of Queenstown's most enduring professional relationships is coming to an end.
CT scanner could have improved trauma treatment
CT scanner could have improved trauma treatment
A Queenstown doctor believes if a CT scanner had been in place at Lakes District Hospital, the treatment of a tourist who later died of severe traumatic brain injuries last year may have differed.
Super Rugby preseason clash in resort
Super Rugby preseason clash in resort
Rugby fans from across Central Otago will get to see two titans of the Super Rugby competition do battle this week in the final preseason game before the 2016 tournament begins.
Two trail founders honoured
Two trail founders honoured
Two Queenstown men have been honoured for their part in establishing the Queenstown Trail, and coves on the Kelvin Peninsula Loop now bear their names.
Relief as trees to stay, for now
Relief as trees to stay, for now
They will not be moved - for now, at least.
UB40 Gibbston gig cancelled
UB40 Gibbston gig cancelled
British reggae band UB40 has cancelled its concert near Queenstown, to the disappointment of 3000 fans.