33 festival performances
33 festival performances
Philip Tremewan, of Wanaka, has seen his fair share of performances - about a ''million'' he estimates - all in the name of the Festival of Colour.
Tracey Roxburgh
Strong-arming his way to record attempts
Strong-arming his way to record attempts
Jumping out of a plane at 20,000 feet wearing a suit inspired by a flying squirrel and reaching speeds of up to 250kmh may be hard for people to understand.
Direction given by decision
Direction given by decision
The Queenstown Lakes District Council's policy and planning general manager, Philip Pannett, said the plan change 19 interim decision, which was released to all parties this week, established the ''general direction'' of the way the Frankton Flats area would develop over time, from its present greenfields, largely rural state, to a ''fully integrated urban area''.
Millbrook corner loos in pipeline
Millbrook corner loos in pipeline
A proposed new building, to include much-needed public toilets at Millbrook corner, took another step forward yesterday, after the building and associated amenities were approved in principle by the Queenstown Lakes District Council Community Services committee.
Romance in the air
Romance in the air
Hundreds of people in the Wakatipu proved romance was not dead yesterday and by sending bouquets of flowers, chocolates, cupcakes and wine to their loved ones through Wild Poppies Flowers, helped raise money for St John.
Success of trial spells stand-alone bus service
Success of trial spells stand-alone bus service
A Queenstown bus trial between the Otago Regional Council (ORC) and Connectabus, which has been going for the past 32 months, has been hailed a success, with support now meaning the bus service provider can now operate on a stand-alone basis.
Bar's threat to kill 'unwise'
Bar's threat to kill 'unwise'
A Queenstown bar which used a social networking site to threaten to kill two ''lads'' who allegedly stole its mobile eftpos machine last month, yesterday received a visit from Queenstown police.
Time to start on new cemetery site, council told
Time to start on new cemetery site, council told
The cemeteries in Queenstown and Frankton would be full sometime between the next 12 months and five years, the Queenstown Lakes District Council community services committee was told yesterday.
Empanada kiosk bid in good taste
Empanada kiosk bid in good taste
An Argentinian man proved the way to councillors' hearts was through their stomachs at a Queenstown Lakes District Council community services committee meeting yesterday - providing the councillors, staff, media and public with complimentary South American pasties ahead of the committee discussing his application for a 10-year rental of a proposed Earnslaw Park kiosk.
Cricket grant scheme for all
Cricket grant scheme for all
The next generation of budding cricketers in Queenstown is being encouraged to apply for a share of a $100,000 national grant as part of the ANZ Cricket Grant Scheme.
Arrow South appeal fails
Arrow South appeal fails
While the door may have shut on the Arrow South development as originally proposed, an Environment Court decision says some subdivision or development on the 30ha area ''might be desirable''.
Tourist applications unaffected by reshuffle
Tourist applications unaffected by reshuffle
The dumping of Kate Wilkinson as Conservation Minister - she was replaced by Nick Smith last month - is not expected to have any implications for two contentious concession applications for commercial operations in the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks.
The way to mend a broken heart
The way to mend a broken heart
Some say time heals all wounds, but for Joerg Henkenhaf and Annie Robertson, of Arrowtown, it could be said gin has been their saviour.
More homes planned for Bendemeer
More homes planned for Bendemeer
Construction is expected to begin this month on three more concept homes at the Bendemeer development, near Arrowtown, in response to inquiries for ''turn key'' land and home packages.
Hearing set for bridge NZTA to put case for change
Hearing set for bridge NZTA to put case for change
The New Zealand Transport Agency's (NZTA) application to change the designation for a new $20 million two-lane bridge on State Highway 6, between Kelvin Heights and Frankton, will be heard over three days next month.
Sport-award entries encouraged
Sport-award entries encouraged
Nominations have opened for the 2013 Central Otago Sports Awards, this year being presented in Queenstown.
River trail remains open despite weekend slump
River trail remains open despite weekend slump
A detour has been put in place on a section of the Kawarau River Trail, part of the $5.4 million Queenstown Trail which opened in October, after a 20m section slumped over the weekend.
'Gentleman' spoofing champion sought
'Gentleman' spoofing champion sought
The search to find the ''greatest spoofer in the land'' will be on at SkyCity Queenstown Casino tonight, in a game in which gloating is frowned on and women are banned.
Pair succumbed to cold water
Pair succumbed to cold water
The Otago-Southland coroner, David Crerar, has recommended Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) add an ''education programme warning'' about the dangers of smoking cannabis, following the inquest into two Southland men who died after a large wave hit the boat Extreme 1 in January.
Patience urged over Queenstown traffic delays
Patience urged over Queenstown traffic delays
Queenstown Police are urging motorists travelling to Queenstown from Kingston via State Highway 6 to be patient, as holiday traffic causes delays.