Tourism Minister gives mixed-message
Tourism Minister gives mixed-message
Tourism Minister Matt Doocey may have left attendees at the University of Otago Business School’s Tourism Policy School with more questions than answers yesterday.
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Enviro Court forces council’s hand
Enviro Court forces council’s hand
In what’s labelled an unprecedented decision, the Environment Court’s just ordered Queenstown’s council to issue a certificate of compliance to a subdivision developer.
It’s tee time
It’s tee time
A one-of-a-kind golf tournament’s being held next month, fundraising for an equally unique charity.
Making a bigger impact
Making a bigger impact
Impact100 Wakatipu’s launched an ‘Impactship’ programme, aiming to diversify women’s voices, foster community engagement and grow philanthropy in Queenstown.
Fast-track approvals Bill ‘smells bad’
Fast-track approvals Bill ‘smells bad’
A new Fast-track Approvals Bill being moved through Parliament under urgency is "anti-democratic" and could have disastrous consequences for the Wakatipu Basin, according to one environmental...
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Recession in resort continues: economist
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Recession in resort continues: economist
The Queenstown Lakes is in the throes of a per capita recession, and while regional economist Benje Patterson says the situation should improve in the next 12 months, there may be some headwinds to...
Slainte! Let the shenanigans begin
Slainte! Let the shenanigans begin
The timing’s exceptional.
Seeking inspirational wahine for awards
Seeking inspirational wahine for awards
Nominations have opened for the third annual Inspirational Women Awards, to be announced at a gala in November.
‘Potentially catastrophic’
‘Potentially catastrophic’
A new ‘Fast-track Approvals Bill’, being moved through Parliament under urgency, is "anti-democratic" and could have disastrous consequences for the Whakatipu Basin, according to one environmental engineer.
Plan to rezone land for units progresses
Plan to rezone land for units progresses
A proposal to rezone about 120ha of land in Queenstown to eventually accommodate 2400 residential units has passed another hurdle.
‘Pivotal’ trail full steam ahead
‘Pivotal’ trail full steam ahead
Construction of Queenstown’s newest trail is kicking into high gear.
When dreams come true
When dreams come true
When Carlos Bagrie and his wife, Nadia Lim, spotted a Queenstown high country station for sale on Trade Me, they took a leap of faith. He talks to Tracey Roxburgh about his journey to Queenstown,...
‘We need your help, sir’
‘We need your help, sir’
It took Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce CEO Sharon Fifield just over three minutes to sum up what Queenstown needs to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon last week.
We’re back, baby: Visitor numbers reach record heights
We’re back, baby: Visitor numbers reach record heights
Another record’s just fallen at Queenstown Airport.
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Airport records busy January, hotels happy
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Airport records busy January, hotels happy
A record has fallen at Queenstown Airport.
Viable alternatives called for
Viable alternatives called for
Less sticks, more carrots.
One of Queenstown’s active trail routes scrapped
One of Queenstown’s active trail routes scrapped
Queenstown's council has pulled the pin on one of the resort’s planned active travel networks.
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First chick in 8 years welcomed
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First chick in 8 years welcomed
Queenstown's Kiwi Park has waited a long time to meet its newest resident, Pako.
Three-course model on cards
Three-course model on cards
It may just be a matter of time before the New Zealand Open golf tourney is played across three courses in Queenstown.
Tournament fundraiser
Tournament fundraiser
A ‘Closest to the Pin’ charity fundraiser this weekend is raising money for the Wakatipu Community Foundation.