Nothing for creditors
Nothing for creditors
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.
Tracey Roxburgh
Bad news for Peak Hotel creditors
Bad news for Peak Hotel creditors
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 wine list recognised with award
The Millhouse wine list recognised with award
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.
Dream year for Wakatipu
Dream year for Wakatipu
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.
Australian banned from South Island skifields
Australian banned from South Island skifields
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.
Antarctica NZ contract 'exciting news'
Antarctica NZ contract 'exciting news'
Helicopter pilot Richard "Hannibal" Hayes had every reason to smile yesterday.
QLDC puts case for ORC representation
QLDC puts case for ORC representation
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.
Rugby: Bulls off to new pastures
Rugby: Bulls off to new pastures
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 objects
Skydive objects
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.
Fiordland sending a message
Fiordland sending a message
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson will this morning receive a "special message and a gift from the heart" from Fiordland residents opposed to two commercial construction projects proposed for national parks, before she visits Doubtful Sound.
Group vows to stop Fiordland park projects
Group vows to stop Fiordland park projects
A group has vowed to do "whatever it takes" to stop commercial developments proposed for the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring national parks - and says it will raise money from throughout the country to help the fight.
Booze takes toll in Queenstown
Booze takes toll in Queenstown
"Alcohol abuse" was to blame for almost every arrest made in Queenstown over the weekend, which included the detoxification of a 40-year-old Queenstown woman so drunk she could not stand or remember her address, police say.
Meeting called to fight concessions
Meeting called to fight concessions
A rallying cry has been issued to residents of Queenstown and surrounding areas to attend a public meeting in the resort on Sunday, organised by the Stop the Tunnel group.
Businesses and Queenstown Lakes council to support Paper4trees recycling initiative
Businesses and Queenstown Lakes council to support Paper4trees recycling initiative
Two businesses have joined forces with the Queenstown Lakes District Council to support the "Paper4trees" initiative in the region, which educates children about recycling and gives them a chance to exchange their recycling for native trees.
Crashes and near misses on black ice
Crashes and near misses on black ice
Commuters yesterday morning were caught out by black ice in the Wakatipu, a result of weekend rain and a frost on Sunday night.
Property sales up on last year
Property sales up on last year
Property sales are on the rise in Queenstown, with a 23% increase in the volume of house sales in the period from April to June compared with the corresponding period last year.
Sports and events facility 'a real project'
Sports and events facility 'a real project'
Another step is to be taken in the development of a multimillion-dollar sports and events facility for Wanaka, with a notice of requirement to designate land in the Three Parks Zone.
Chef tells how he survived Ramsay
Chef tells how he survived Ramsay
Tracey Roxburgh talks to chef Josh Emett about life, food and Gordon Ramsay.
Another winning wine
Another winning wine
A yet-to-be-released pinot noir has won a 12th blue-gold medal at the Sydney International Wine Competition for Gibbston Valley Wines.
Ulmer meets 'brightest audience'
Ulmer meets 'brightest audience'
Former Olympian Sarah Ulmer was momentarily lost for words yesterday afternoon, when asked by a Queenstown child if she "enjoyed the press attention" during her time representing New Zealand cycling.