Firm in final cut for awards
Firm in final cut for awards
Queenstown-based medical recruitment agency MedRecruit has been named a finalist in the Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards 2009.
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Rilean wins Falls contract for three residential buildings
Rilean wins Falls contract for three residential buildings
Rilean Construction, of Queenstown, has been awarded the contract to build three buildings in one of New Zealand's biggest commercial developments, Kawarau Falls Station.
Tough times hit Qtown holiday camps
Tough times hit Qtown holiday camps
Tough economic times had hit bookings at the Queenstown Lakes District Council's two Wakatipu holiday parks, its holiday parks manager Greg Hartshorne said yesterday.
Developers to fight affordable homes rule
Developers to fight affordable homes rule
The Queenstown Lakes District Council's plan to enforce compulsory affordable housing in new developments is heading straight for the Environment Court, Remarkables Park Ltd director Alastair Porter says.
Kawarau Jet voices safety concerns
Kawarau Jet voices safety concerns
Kawarau Jet says it is so concerned about safety after a second company was granted consent to operate on the Kawarau River that it may cease peak summer operations if the issue cannot be resolved.
17 grandmasters to contest chess classic
17 grandmasters to contest chess classic
Rooks, knights, queens and pawns will be the centre of attention next month when the New Zealand Chess Federation hosts the 2009 Queenstown Classic International Chess Festival in the resort.
Northburn opens cellar door
Northburn opens cellar door
A high country merino sheep station near Cromwell will soon be known for more than grazing when it opens a cellar door and function venue before New Year.
Call to prepare for new air plan
Call to prepare for new air plan
Queenstown and Arrowtown residents have been advised by the Otago Regional Council to consider updating their heating appliances and improving their home insulation ahead of the Air for Otago (Air Plan) becoming operative from January 1.
Still need to monitor vital sites
Still need to monitor vital sites
It is likely trail-bike riders and four-wheel-drive owners will see blue and green in the Macetown and Skippers area this summer when a 4WD compliance operation is repeated by Department of Conservation and police staff.
Makeover planned at Skyline
Makeover planned at Skyline
A major refurbishment is planned for the Skyline's main function venue, the Wakatipu Room, next year.
Mayor keeps Qtown affordable housing project alive
Mayor keeps Qtown affordable housing project alive
Mayor Clive Geddes used his casting vote yesterday to keep the Queenstown Lakes District Council's affordable housing ambitions alive.
Complex legal tangle over access to Kawarau River
Complex legal tangle over access to Kawarau River
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has found there is "no significant safety risk" on the Kawarau River resulting from a second commercial operator gaining a non-notified resource consent, but have advised the Queenstown Lakes District Council to review its Resource Management Act (RMA) detail, to include the total number of craft operating on the river.
Assault charges after Qtown touch rugby bust-up
Assault charges after Qtown touch rugby bust-up
Two Queenstown men were arrested and charged with assault following an incident at a touch rugby game in the resort on Monday night.
Group set up to tackle youth sport concerns
Group set up to tackle youth sport concerns
Like all good public meetings, the one held last night in Queenstown to discuss "supporting sport in the Wakatipu" ended with a round of applause and a move forward.
Meridian initiates $75,000 community fund
Meridian initiates $75,000 community fund
A new community fund, totalling $75,000, has been launched by Meridian and is destined for three Northern Southland communities around the White Hill wind farm.
Aspiring top models pit their talents
Aspiring top models pit their talents
Some came with make-up perfectly applied; others preferred the natural look; some were dressed to the nines while others were in work uniforms on their lunch breaks.
Emergency services complex plan
Emergency services complex plan
A complex providing accommodation for a fire brigade, St John, health professionals and a community policing service, at a cost of about $300,000, is on the cards for Kingston.
Mountain bike tour raising money for good cause
Mountain bike tour raising money for good cause
Like L&P in Paeroa, a bike race scheduled for next year may just become world famous in Wakatipu.
Tourism NZ aims at Australians
Tourism NZ aims at Australians
Australian visitors may well be our target market, but getting the Aussies to spend their money crossing the Tasman may take some work.
Focus on freedom camping etiquette
Focus on freedom camping etiquette
"Assume nothing - always ask a local" was the advice from the tourism industry yesterday to freedom campers this summer.