Tourism chief resigns
Tourism chief resigns
After eight years at the helm of Lake Wanaka Tourism, chief executive John Alldred announced his resignation yesterday, due to health reasons.
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Bank opening new branch
Bank opening new branch
Westpac customers will be serviced by two branches in Queenstown from April, when a 400sq m premises at Terrace Junction opens for business.
Rugby: All Blacks swing back into action
Rugby: All Blacks swing back into action
It is fair to say - cliched as it is - that golf was the winner yesterday, during the All Blacks' golf day at Jacks Point near Queenstown.
Assault charges after ABs promo
Assault charges after ABs promo
Lion Nathan yesterday disputed that "unlimited free alcohol" was made available to a man who allegedly assaulted his pregnant wife while in Queenstown at a Steinlager-sponsored meet-the-All Blacks event.
Conference investigating CO2 capture
Conference investigating CO2 capture
The Co-operative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies 2008 Research Symposium may be a bit of a mouthful, but for the 240 delegates from New Zealand, Australia and further afield, the conference being held in Queenstown is riveting stuff.
$40m waste plant would push up Qtown costs
$40m waste plant would push up Qtown costs
The scale and cost of the $40 million Queenstown wastewater treatment plant, combined with other infrastructure projects needed in the Wakatipu basin, would make the area "less affordable for locals and visitors alike", a resource consent hearing was told yesterday.
Reinvigorating landscape artist's aim
Reinvigorating landscape artist's aim
Milford Galleries Queenstown is playing host to an exhibition by one of New Zealand and Australia's leading painters of his generation.
Dunedin artists' works exhibited in Queenstown
Dunedin artists' works exhibited in Queenstown
Toi o Tahuna fine art gallery in Queenstownwill be showcasing new works by the "Dunedin 3", Sam Foley, Fleur Yorston and David Teata, in an exhibition which opens today.
Easier access for biking
Easier access for biking
Increased access to existing trails and service roads will be made on Coronet Peak this summer, catering for novice and family mountain bikers.
Alexandra family questions delayed inquest
Alexandra family questions delayed inquest
The family of an Alexandra teenager killed in a quad bike crash watched by hundreds of spectators at the Central Speedway in Cromwell last year have waited 20 months for answers, but it will be at least another month before they get them.
'Must sell' instruction from 38ha estate owner
'Must sell' instruction from 38ha estate owner
The owner of the partially developed Walter Peak Estate - formerly part of vast Walter Peak station, across Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown - says the 38ha property "must be sold".
Move to restore the view
Move to restore the view
The much-admired views fromManapouri township across Lake Manapouri are disappearing behind a screen of trees and scrub, prompting work to restore them.
Sale of land approved
Sale of land approved
The Overseas Investment Office has approved the sale of a 23ha section at Malaghans Rd, Queenstown, for almost $2 million.
Award for design and 'smart flow'
Award for design and 'smart flow'
Coronet Peak's multimillion-dollar base building, which was constructed before the opening of this year's ski season, has been officially recognised as a superior facility by the architecture industry.
New holes to be test-driven
New holes to be test-driven
Members at Arrowtown's Millbrook Resort will be polishing up their drivers and working on their short game this week ahead of the opening of four new holes.
Area's appeal expanding
Area's appeal expanding
Remarkables Park Town Centre leasing manager Mary-Jo Hudson said the addition of an educational facility at the centre expanded the appeal of the area.
Larger SIT campus possible
Larger SIT campus possible
Up to 60 students will be catered for at the Southern Institute of Technology's new Queenstown campus, opening next year, but SIT chief executive Penny Simmonds has not ruled out another larger campus - similar to its home in Invercargill - in years to come.
Resort's new design wins award for architecture
Resort's new design wins award for architecture
The Novotel Queenstown Lakeside hotel has been recognised with a commercial architecture award for its "stylish, contemporary design".
Ski areas report successful season
Ski areas report successful season
New Zealand skifields reported their best year yet and Southern Lakes ski areas were no exception.
The Hills venue for Cure Kids charitable open
The Hills venue for Cure Kids charitable open
Almost exactly 12 months ago, The Hills golf course in Arrowtown was basking in the sun and in the glory of hosting a momentous and successful New Zealand Golf Open.