AJ Hackett gets into the swing of it
AJ Hackett gets into the swing of it
Fresh from celebrating its 20th birthday, AJ Hackett Bungy will today celebrate the official launch of the next big thing - the Nevis Arc.
Tracey Roxburgh
Views sought on wilding strategy
Views sought on wilding strategy
An updated strategy for the control of wilding trees in the Wakatipu is now out for public comment.
New focus on speedsters
New focus on speedsters
Motorists beware, a national speed campaign is being launched and police will soon be keeping a close eye on speeds on roads across the country.
Dunedin firm-designed 'stunning' villas win award
Dunedin firm-designed 'stunning' villas win award
A Queenstown development has won an award for being the "finest, most high quality and visibly stunning" of its kind in the 2008 Architecture Awards for the Otago-Southland region.
Race offers grand scenery
Race offers grand scenery
Right now, there is a group of athletes getting as much rest as they possibly can ahead of this weekend's MacPac 24 Hours of Southern Traverse, where the backdrop for the challenging adventure race will be the head of Lake Wakatipu and Glenorchy.
Chance for women to reclaim the car
Chance for women to reclaim the car
Ladies, have you ever been stuck with a flat battery and been forced to call a man to help you start your car?
Air search fails to yield body
Air search fails to yield body
An aerial sweep of the Kawarau Gorge yesterday looking for the body of a Queenstown man missing since October 30 was unsuccessful.
Open to the public
Open to the public
One of the biggest open home operations in Queenstown's history will take place this weekend as Bayleys Queenstown opens the gates to the exclusive Threepwood development, off State Highway 6 at Ladies Mile.
Nevis oil plan prompts concerns
Nevis oil plan prompts concerns
An environmental timebomb is ticking in the Nevis Valley.
Roadshow to combat influenza risk
Roadshow to combat influenza risk
An interactive roadshow promoting ways to protect people from influenza will be in Queenstown on November 29 and 30 at the Queenstown Events Centre.
Soil cause of big road bill
Soil cause of big road bill
Poor quality soil and swampy conditions have been blamed for a $500,000 budget blowout for a 3.6km section of the Crown Range Rd upgrade.
Council acts on Lake Hayes water shortages
Council acts on Lake Hayes water shortages
Queenstown Lakes District Council utilities committee yesterday approved about $55,000 of capital works to "optimise" the existing Lake Hayes bore field pumping capacity, which provides water to residents in the area, including Lake Hayes Estate.
Hospital planned for Frankton
Hospital planned for Frankton
A new hospital and health care complex at Remarkables Park, Frankton, could be operational within two to three years, Southern Cross Hospital chief executive Terry Moore said yesterday after a resource consent application was lodged.
Sewage plan in the offing
Sewage plan in the offing
A hearing for the $37 million Project Shotover, the Queenstown Lakes District Council's "single biggest works project for the foreseeable future", could be held later this month.
Milford community elects trustee
Milford community elects trustee
Allan Cosgrove has joined the Milford Community Trust as the community-elected trustee.
Millbrook fairway turfs going places
Millbrook fairway turfs going places
Millbrook Resort, near Arrowtown, is selling off parts of its fairways, graced by the likes of former United States of America president Bill Clinton, other heads of states and VIPs.
'Zero waste' event plans paying off
'Zero waste' event plans paying off
A zero Waste Events initiative introduced by the Queenstown Lakes District Council earlier this year has already proved successful with local event managers.
Politicians break out one-liners in Wakatipu
Politicians break out one-liners in Wakatipu
At times it was difficult to tell whether last night's Queenstown Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Great Debate was a debate between representatives of six major New Zealand political parties and the 400-strong audience, a mud-slinging match or a comedy show.
$227,000 surplus trust's good news
$227,000 surplus trust's good news
Despite a "difficult" 12 months in the financial market, the Cromwell-based Central Lakes Trust had recorded a $227,000 surplus to the year ended September, trust chief executive Paul Allison said.
Application lodged for recreational facility
Application lodged for recreational facility
The developers of a 200ha piece of land neighbouring Lake Hayes off State Highway 6 at Ladies Mile have now applied for land use consent to erect a recreational facility on the site.