Work starts on removal of unsafe pine trees
Work starts on removal of unsafe pine trees
Work began in Queenstown yesterday to remove dangerous trees from a reserve beside Frankton Rd.
Tracey Roxburgh
Firms withdraw Quail Rise appeal
Firms withdraw Quail Rise appeal
Four companies, including Steve Rout Contracting Ltd (in receivership) have withdrawn an appeal to the Environment Court regarding a private plan change at Quail Rise.
Chocolate and wine pass test
Chocolate and wine pass test
It is the kind of assignment you dream about.
Tavern proposal allowed to proceed
Tavern proposal allowed to proceed
The Environment Court has cancelled a decision by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, paving the way for a million-dollar proposal in Arrowtown to go ahead.
Confidence in tourism unshaken
Confidence in tourism unshaken
Destination Queenstown chief executive Tony Everitt has settled into his role in Queenstown.
Spirit the only constant in changing times
Spirit the only constant in changing times
Much has changed in three years - globally, nationally and locally.
Vanessa van Uden: Passionate about the place
Vanessa van Uden: Passionate about the place
The woman responsible for this community and behind many of the decisions which will shape the district well into the future, says the past three years have been ones of immense change.
Application for housing to maintain 'viability'
Application for housing to maintain 'viability'
An application to build visitor accommodation at Mt Dewar Station will be covered in Queenstown during a two-day hearing beginning on August 17.
Milford Sound Board concerned over Milford Dart Ltd's ability to build tunnel
Milford Sound Board concerned over Milford Dart Ltd's ability to build tunnel
The Southland Conservation Board wants consideration given to Milford Dart Ltd's ability to build the Dart Passage tunnel, both financially and in terms of its expertise.
Aircraft access review welcomed
Aircraft access review welcomed
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson's announcement yesterday the cap on aircraft landings at Milford Aerodrome would be removed was welcomed by operators in Queenstown and Wanaka and described as "fantastic news" by the chairman of the Milford Users Group.
Fix error in district plan, judge says
Fix error in district plan, judge says
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has been directed by Environment Court Judge Jon Jackson to correct an acknowledged error in its operative district plan.
Tommy Lee joins Gibbston New Year fest
Tommy Lee joins Gibbston New Year fest
Former Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee will be part of the headline act at the inaugural EarthTonz NYE Music Festival, being held at Gibbston Valley Station this year.
Developers lodge second application
Developers lodge second application
Developers behind a proposed subdivision at Arthurs Point have gone back for round two, after being declined consent in March this year.
Fuel outlet hearing deferred
Fuel outlet hearing deferred
Arrowtown residents will have to wait to find out if plans for a petrol station in the town will be approved, after a planned resource consent hearing was deferred by the applicant.
'Phenomenal' support for event
'Phenomenal' support for event
She may be losing her voice, but Sally Whitewoods reckons organising Gay Ski Week NZ was worth it - and she is using every opportunity this week to learn, ahead of taking on the event again next year.
Lake Hayes section bought for £100, sold for $1.2m
Lake Hayes section bought for £100, sold for $1.2m
A £100 investment 45 years ago realised more than $1 million yesterday, when an undeveloped site at Lake Hayes went under the hammer.
Initial developers owe $154.8m; up from $142m
Initial developers owe $154.8m; up from $142m
Initial developers behind stage one of Kawarau Falls Station owe $154.8 million to Bank of Scotland International (Australia) as at July 19 - up from $142 million in November last year.
Application for hotel third on site
Application for hotel third on site
A 54-roomed, four-storeyed hotel is being proposed for Henry St, Queenstown, with the applicant seeking a 10-year term for construction.
Ash cloud blamed for drop in visitor numbers
Ash cloud blamed for drop in visitor numbers
The Chilean ash cloud is being blamed for a drop in visitor numbers to New Zealand in June - the worst since 2003, according to Statistics New Zealand.
Work begins on construction of Shotover revetment
Work begins on construction of Shotover revetment
Construction of the Otago Regional Council's training line and Queenstown Lakes District Council's revetment banks for the Shotover River delta has begun.