Views sought on major tourism plan
Views sought on major tourism plan
The Queenstown-Lakes draft destination management plan has been released for community feedback.
Tracey Roxburgh
Driver more than four times over limit
Driver more than four times over limit
Queenstown police have praised members of the public who helped avert a potential tragedy early this morning.
Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
'Huge commitment to community': Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
One of the country’s longest-serving firefighters, and a true-blue South Island community stalwart, has died.
Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
'Huge commitment to community': Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
Arrowtown is mourning after the death one of the country’s longest-serving firefighters, and a true-blue community stalwart.
Ex-Queenstown man named as 'Piddler on the roof'
'Piddler on the roof': Former Queenstown man charged over SCG incident
A former Queenstown resident has become world-famous, for all the wrong reasons.
Councillors implored to save building
Councillors implored to save building
Impassioned pleas were made to Queenstown Lakes district councillors this week to do everything they could to save a CBD building from the wrecking ball.
Building’s fate to be considered
Building’s fate to be considered
A panel of Queenstown councillors will consider the future of the former Queenstown Arts Centre building this morning.
Drivers ditching public bus jobs: source
Drivers ditching public bus jobs: source
A former Queenstown public transport bus driver says his colleagues are leaving in droves, reverting to former jobs where better pay and better hours are on offer.
Gap in tree policy: councillor
Gap in tree policy: councillor
While "excellent", there is a glaring gap in the council’s new tree policy, Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Niki Gladding says.
Govt’s freedom camping policy pace lamented
Govt’s freedom camping policy pace lamented
The outgoing Queenstown Lakes District Council responsible camping project manager says one of his biggest disappointments during his three-year tenure has been the "glacial" pace at which the...
Aurora chided over skifield power cuts
Aurora chided over skifield power cuts
Coronet Peak ski area manager Nigel Kerr says power supply failures are posing a massive health and safety risk for NZSki’s customers, and he fears a "perfect hypothermic storm".
Hotel boss making beds as Aussies pack resort
Hotel boss making beds as Aussies pack resort
Australians are arriving in Queenstown in their droves and, despite the ongoing staffing pressures, the tourism industry’s recovery is under way.
Bike trail proposals enabled
Bike trail proposals enabled
More than 100 parcels of public conservation land in Otago can now be considered for potential bike trails after the New Zealand Conservation Authority approved a partial review of the region’s...
Clothing allegedly shoplifted
Clothing allegedly shoplifted
Police are investigating an alleged brazen theft from a sports retailer early yesterday afternoon.
Covid effects keep Skyline dividend off table
Covid effects keep Skyline dividend off table
For the third consecutive year, Skyline Enterprises shareholders will not be receiving a dividend - at least, not yet.
Tripping the light fantastic
Tripping the light fantastic
The inaugural Arrowtown Matariki Lights event has been hailed a success after thousands of people flocked to the town over the long weekend.
International Air New Zealand flights return to resort
International Air New Zealand flights return to resort
The first international Air New Zealand flights in almost 12 months touched down at Queenstown Airport yesterday, signalling the beginning of the winter rush.
Auction a chance to launch fireworks, raise funds
Auction a chance to launch fireworks, raise funds
Queenstown’s pyrotechnic guru is hunting for someone to push start on next month’s Welcome to Winter fireworks display, simultaneously raising money for a cause long-supported by local firefighters.
Former YHA building to house ski staff
Former YHA building to house ski staff
One of Queenstown’s biggest employers has just inked a deal to provide accommodation for some of its staff.
Boult: Endorsing mayoral candidates ‘improper’
Boult: Endorsing mayoral candidates ‘improper’
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he is not endorsing any of the district’s mayoral candidates.