No extra wage subsidy for tourism firms
No extra wage subsidy for tourism firms
Another wage subsidy to help struggling tourism businesses in the Queenstown Lakes district and beyond has been ruled out.
Tracey Roxburgh
No 'silver bullet' for Queenstown
No new wage subsidy for tourism businesses
Another wage subsidy’s been ruled out to help struggling tourism businesses in the Queenstown Lakes and beyond.
Minister praises brigade’s diversity
Minister praises brigade’s diversity
Queenstown's refurbished $4million fire station has been officially opened by Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti, who praised the number of women in Queenstown Volunteer Fire Brigade ranks.
More women, diverse brigade at upgraded fire station
More women, diverse brigade at upgraded fire station
Queenstown's refurbished $4 million fire station has been officially opened by Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti - who praised the number of women in the resort's Volunteer Fire Brigade ranks.
Queenstown real estate auction nets $20m
Queenstown real estate auction nets $20m
Just over $20 million of housing stock sold at auction in Queenstown yesterday.
‘Incredibly lucky’ climbers alive, rescued
‘Incredibly lucky’ climbers alive, rescued
An experienced Queenstown mountain guide says it is "absolutely incredible" two climbers, who triggered an avalanche on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, were able to call for help yesterday.
'They were pretty lucky': Pair believed to have triggered avalanche
'They were pretty lucky': Pair believed to have triggered avalanche
Two climbers believed to have triggered an avalanche on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, this morning should count themselves lucky, with a rescuer saying it was "absolutely incredible" the men were able to call for help.
Survey ‘clear and emphatic’ in opposition to airport plans
Survey ‘clear and emphatic’ in opposition to airport plans
Wanaka Stakeholders Group (WSG) chairman Michael Ross is calling for "bold leadership" from central government after a survey showed almost three-quarters of respondents are against a new airport...
Sun shines on South's Waitangi Day celebrations
Sun shines on South's Waitangi Day celebrations
The South has turned on a summer stunner for Waitangi Day and people have turned out in their hundreds to take part in events to mark the day.
Operators seek wage subsidy in resort
Operators seek wage subsidy in resort
Queenstown is the only place in New Zealand where small business job numbers remain below the pre-Covid rate, a report says.
Mayor keen to work with others on answer
Mayor keen to work with others on answer
The Te Anau community is under as much, if not more, pressure as the Queenstown Lakes as the economic fallout from Covid-19 continues to bite, its leaders say.
Serious assault in Queenstown mall
Serious assault in Queenstown mall
Queenstown police are following "strong lines of inquiry" after an early morning serious assault in the resort's CBD.
'Queenstown's earthquake'
Covid-19 is 'Queenstown's quake'
Covid-19 is being described as Queenstown’s "economic earthquake".
New chamber chief executive sees opportunities
New chamber chief executive sees opportunities
Despite the challenges Covid-19 has presented for Wakatipu there are also opportunities, Queenstown’s new business leader says.
Stokes to head Queenstown Chamber of Commerce
Stokes to head Queenstown Chamber of Commerce
Ruth Stokes has been appointed the new Queenstown Chamber of Commerce chief executive.
QLDC report recognises competition
QLDC report recognises competition
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has made clear its expectations of Queenstown Airport in respect to a proposed airport at Tarras.
'I’ve lost almost everything'
Assault victim: 'I’ve lost almost everything'
A man who nearly died after a one-punch assault in Queenstown says the attack "destroyed all my dreams and plans".
Firm seeks permission to deliver drinks
Firm seeks permission to deliver drinks
A precedent-setting hearing — the first of its kind in New Zealand — will determine whether a company can be permitted to provide "instant" home deliveries of alcohol.
Cockpit recording system certified
Cockpit recording system certified
A Queenstown aviator’s invention has been certified as an official flight data recorder by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.
Thousands flock to first summer concert
Thousands flock to first summer concert
Talk about timing.