Former Auckland International Airport chief executive Simon Moutter has held up the proposed Fiordland Link Experience as an example of an "ambitious, privately funded tourism project" New Zealand needs to consider.
A decision on Queenstown Airport's plan change 35 (air noise boundaries) is expected to be made by the Environment Court in October, after which the company will consult the community.
While investigations continued into night flights up to 10pm at Queenstown Airport, the airport's chief executive says it is "pointless" to engage with the community until such time as the company has satisfied airlines and authorities it can be done.
Two Fiordland schemes and a new Queenstown residential property were among winners at the New Zealand Contractors Federation Hirepool Construction Awards 2012, announced in Blenheim.
Queenstown police are concerned about a missing 18-year-old man of Japanese descent, they believe may be in the Mackenzie Country.
Unesco is keeping a close eye on the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring national parks and their status as a World Heritage site may be under threat from two controversial commercial proposals.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council, Lakes Leisure and the Frankton Golf Club should be "ashamed" for disregarding a promise made to golf club members last year, a Frankton resident and golf club member said
Connectabus will operate its Arthurs Point service without an Otago Regional Council subsidy by the end of next month, making it the first fully commercial route in the Queenstown bus company's schedule.
It is not yet spring, but preparations are already under way for the sixth annual Shotover Jet Christmas Spectacular - and organisers are calling for anyone interested in performing to sign up.
Heliworks Queenstown has appointed pilot Richard Mills as its general manager after the company was taken over by Richard "Hannibal" Hayes recently.
Key issues for Frankton residents - including acoustic insulation for houses affected by Queenstown Airport's air noise boundary extensions - will be addressed at the Frankton Community Association annual meeting tonight.
No funds will be available for 35 unsecured creditors claiming almost $600,000 from Steve Rout Contracting Ltd, placed into receivership at Mr Rout's request last year, the receiver's third report says.
It is unlikely 17 unsecured creditors owed $455,186 by Coronet Peak Hotel Ltd will receive any payout, the latest liquidator's report says.
The Millhouse Restaurant, at Millbrook Resort, has been given the wine award for excellence by United States magazine Wine Spectator, making it the second Queenstown restaurant to receive the award, and among only a handful of restaurants nationally.
The Wakatipu premier rugby team was named the 2012 Otago Country Wide champion on Saturday, capping off its dream season, when it took apart the previously unbeaten Clutha Valley side at Clydevale, 22-12.
A 22-year-old Australian man has been trespassed from all skifields in the South Island after allegedly using an associate's chairlift pass at Coronet Peak on Saturday.
Helicopter pilot Richard "Hannibal" Hayes had every reason to smile yesterday.
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden says it is time the district had a "bum on a seat" around the Otago Regional Council table, as the district is one of the fastest growing in New Zealand.
For eight years, the name Aidan Winter has been synonymous with Arrowtown rugby, but that name will not appear on any team lists in 2013.
Skydive Queenstown Ltd has lodged an objection over the Queenstown Lakes District Council's decision to decline its direct referral to the Environment Court over a change of status for NZone's Jacks Point airfield.
