Reductions to three capital value-based rates and the creation of two new fixed-charge rates have been proposed by Queenstown Lakes District Council acting chief executive Stewart Burns to deal with district-wide rating anomalies.
A woman has been awarded more than $16,000 after the Employment Relations Authority found she was unjustifiably dismissed by NZ Shopping.Com Company Ltd.
After waiting for the Australian Government to legalise gay marriage, an opportunity to tie the knot in Queenstown during the weekend proved too tempting for Gay Ski Week visitors Sandra Gibney and Jo Christie.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is taking urgent action to rectify what it describes as an "unforeseen rating anomaly".
A booklet commemorating 150 years of Arrowtown and the Lakes district will be launched at Jonesey's Cafe and Bar in the town tomorrow night.
People of Chinese descent are wanted by organisers of the Chinese Village Theatre, to be staged as part of the Arrowtown 150 celebrations this Labour Weekend.
Twenty-five years ago, a group of Arrowtown women banded together to provide entertainment during the town's second re-enactment of the discovery of gold on the banks of the Arrow River.
Gay Ski Week Queenstown organisers Sally (left) and Mandy White-woods prepare for the 10th annual event in Queenstown, which begins today.
A Queenstown lawyer, censured and ordered to pay a total of $16,319.50 in penalties and costs after admitting misconduct, says he "crossed the line" and was "not likely to do it again".
Two Real Journeys staff members have used their DIY skills to benefit rare Fiordland crested penguins in Milford Sound, creating "luxury beachfront accommodation", complete with verandas, for the birds.
The Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade hopes when the town marks its 300th anniversary, in 2162, the opening of a time capsule will provide an insight about what life was like for residents today.
Two of Australia's most influential architects will share tips for integrating sustainable design, budget considerations and environmental sensitivity in Queenstown this month.
The inaugural Remarkables Ice and Mixed Festival, held in Queenstown over the weekend, has been hailed an overwhelming success, with organisers already planning the 2013 event.
Three Australians were dealt with by Queenstown police at the weekend in two separate incidents.
Two Invercargill women who decided to create an income during the winter months have promised to bring their unique Pop Up Market back to Arrowtown next year.
A black tie dinner next month, marking Gibbston Valley Winery's 25th commercial grape harvest, will also mark another milestone - the winery's support of Cure Kids.
A developer is so concerned about the prospect a proposed Frankton roundabout will not be built within the next year it has offered to "forward-fund" the project.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a Jetstar flight which flew below the permitted level when landing at Queenstown earlier this year.
An independent school for Queenstown is "definitely happening", but determining its location and opening date may be a lengthy process.
The newly refurbished Air New Zealand Koru Lounge officially opened for members on Saturday and a customer function is planned for tomorrow evening to celebrate the lounge.
