Requirements for chef visa ‘insanity’
Requirements for chef visa ‘insanity’
It seems unlikely even Gordon Ramsay would meet the criteria to work as a chef in New Zealand under Immigration NZ’s new accredited employer work visa.
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International acts for Queenstown Pride party
International acts for Queenstown Pride party
Queenstown will host some of the top international drag queens and house music heavyweights next February during the inaugural QT Adrenaline summer Pride and dance party.
Affordable homes goal for resort extended
Affordable homes goal for resort extended
The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust has had to push a goal to deliver 1000 affordable homes across the district back by more than 10 years.
New police station turning heads
New police station turning heads with rainbow illumination
Queenstown's newest tourist attraction is, perhaps, an unlikely one.
'Worst house on the best street' goes for $1.42 million
'Worst house on the best street' goes for $1.42 million
A Queenstown property, marketed as the "worst house on the best street", sold at auction yesterday for $1.42million — $43,000 less than its capital valuation.
'Worst house on the best street' goes for $1.42m
'Worst house on the best street' goes for $1.42m
A Queenstown property, marketed as the "worst house on the best street", sold at auction yesterday for $1.42 million - $43,000 less than its capital valuation.
Gibbston contracts cancelled in wake of Covid
Gibbston contracts cancelled in wake of Covid
Covid has stymied part of a planned housing development included in the $750 million, 400ha Gibbston Valley Resort.
Gibbston contracts cancelled in wake of Covid
Gibbston contracts cancelled in wake of Covid
Covid has stymied part of a planned housing development included in the $750 million, 400ha Gibbston Valley Resort.
First-time entrants take 3 of 4 titles
First-time entrants take 3 of 4 titles
Three of four New Zealand Mountain Running titles were handed out to debut entrants in Queenstown on Saturday.
Dog derby brings daring downhill dash
Dog derby brings daring downhill dash
Coronet Peak went, quite literally, to the dogs yesterday.
Trees to be removed after approval gained
Trees to be removed after approval gained
More than 400 trees are destined for the chop at Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights — with another 100 also planned for removal.
Mayoral hopefuls face public session questions
Mayoral hopefuls face public session questions
Topics from tourism to economic diversification, leadership and the proposed Tarras airport were covered in the first formal "meet the mayoral candidates" event in Queenstown yesterday.
Airport firm announces dividend
Airport firm announces dividend
Queenstown Airport Corporation has declared a shareholder dividend of $1.3 million — the first since pre-Covid times.
Chilly lake dips making ripples
Chilly lake dips making ripples
Some might think they're bonkers.
Poem wins international award
Poem wins international award
Queenstown poet Leila Murton Poole has won an international award for her comedic poem Minnie and Dick’s Gender Reveal - Take Two.
Serious crash near Devil's Staircase
Serious crash near Devil's Staircase
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 6, near the Devil's Staircase, between Queenstown and Kingston.
Late rush doubles number of candidates
Late rush doubles number of candidates
A last-minute rush saw nominations more than double in the 48 hours leading to cut-off in the Queenstown-Lakes.
Aviator receives CAA commendation award
Aviator receives CAA commendation award
Queenstown aviator Louisa Patterson, founder and chief executive of Over the Top helicopters, was presented with a CAA commendation award at the Aviation New Zealand conference in Wellington this...
Classical music events to become permanent
Classical music events to become permanent
Two classical music events, established as a result of Covid, will permanently sit alongside the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Southern skifields extending season
'Bloody great': Two southern skifields extending season
Two southern skifields are extending their seasons to make the most of good snow conditions.