Tracey Roxburgh

NZ Open dependent on MIQ decisions

NZ Open dependent on MIQ decisions

Organisers of the New Zealand Open have given themselves until late November to make ‘‘key decisions’’ for the 2022 tournament, the future of which will depend on changes to New Zealand’s MIQ system.

Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses

A Queenstown Chamber of Commerce survey has revealed about 30 member businesses don't think they...

Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses

Almost a quarter of Queenstown businesses which responded to a survey during lockdown aren’t confident they’ll survive till the end of this year.

Crankworx bringing bike action to Otago trails

A rider gets some air at Alexandra's Matangi Station Mountain Bike Park. Photo: Will Nelson

Crankworx bringing bike action to Otago trails

Otago mountain bike trails will take centre stage later this year when the world-renowned Crankworx event hosts its first New Zealand ‘‘ultimate mountain bike road trip’’.

Travel bubble stance at odds with advice

Travel bubble stance at odds with advice

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says the Government remains committed to the transtasman bubble, despite telling representatives from chambers of commerce it was ‘‘pretty clear’’ Australian visitors won't travel here until the Government’s ‘‘reconnecting strategy kicks in’’.

Controversial Arrowtown boardwalk to go

Derek and Anna Brown pictured on the controversial boardwalk outside their Arrowtown house in...

Controversial Arrowtown boardwalk to go

After lengthy discussions, intervention from a lawyer and thousands of dollars, a controversial Arrowtown boardwalk has been deemed unconsented and must be dismantled.

Sallies ‘over the moon’ as grant boosts building mission

An artist’s impression shows what the Salvation Army’s new purpose-built community facility,...

Sallies ‘over the moon’ as grant boosts building mission

A new Queenstown service hub is within reach, following a $350,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust.

Skifield operators’ fingers crossed for alert level drop

Skifield operators’ fingers crossed for alert level drop

Otago's skifields are waiting for a decision on whether the South Island drops down an alert level today.

Pilot died from spine fracture after fall from ladder

Glenorchy Air chief pilot Robert Rutherford, who died on Monday. Photo: ODT files

Pilot died from spine fracture after fall from ladder

Glenorchy Air’s chief pilot died from a fracture to his cervical spine after falling from a ladder while cleaning solar panels on his roof, a coroner has found.

Representation submissions released

Representation submissions released

Public submissions relating to the proposed representation model for the Queenstown Lakes district have been released ahead of scheduled formal hearings this week.

Frankton man cleaning solar panels before fatal ladder fall

Glenorchy Air’s chief pilot died from a fracture to his cervical spine after falling from a ladder while cleaning solar panels on his roof , a coroner has found.

Colour in creek now under investigation

A stream runs green through Queenstown Gardens before discharging into Lake Wakatipu. PHOTO:...

Colour in creek now under investigation

It may take weeks before the Queenstown Lakes District Council knows what was poured into Horne Creek on Sunday afternoon, turning the water neon green.

Green creek mystery: Testing results could take weeks

The mystery bright green liquid rushes out from Horne Creek into Lake Wakatipu yesterday. Photo:...

Green creek mystery: Testing results could take weeks

The Queenstown Lakes District Council says it may be weeks before it has a conclusive result about what substance was poured into Horne Creek yesterday turning the water neon green.

From ‘hopeless in the hills' to 'hearty' hunter

Cromwell’s Lee Murray high in the hills near Garston. Photo: Supplied

From ‘hopeless in the hills' to 'hearty' hunter

Partly, it’s the thrill of the chase. Mostly it’s spending hours alone in his backyard — the hills around Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes — that puts a smile on Lee Murray’s dial.

Failure led to line fall, traffic chaos

Delta utility vans (bottom left) at the scene after the line came down last month. Photo: Richard...

Failure led to line fall, traffic chaos

An almost 60-year-old conductor had degraded to the point it failed late last month, causing widespread chaos on Queenstown roads.

Plans for parking building parked

The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be closing its Ballarat St car park from August 2....

Plans for parking building parked

Queenstown’s council has parked plans for a new carparking building in the CBD.

Buildings up for national accolade

This Jack’s Point property, built by DCD Ltd, won a host of awards, including the Master Builders...

Buildings up for national accolade

Two Queenstown Lakes building companies are in the running for the National Master Builder Award, having taken out the Master Builders Southern supreme awards in Invercargill on Saturday night.

Ladies Mile plan future to be put to vote

Ladies Mile plan future to be put to vote

Elected members will be asked to decide whether to continue working on a QLDC-led approach for the controversial Ladies Mile masterplan - at reduced development density - or halt work on it at a full council meeting later this week.

‘Moving sign’ rejected: Digital billboard plan axed

A council planner's put a pin in an application for this billboard. Photo: File

‘Moving sign’ rejected: Digital billboard plan axed

Plans for a digital billboard on the side of Queenstown’s Crowne Plaza hotel have been scuppered by the council, on the basis it’s been deemed a ‘‘moving sign’’.

Fallen power lines under investigation

Contractors work on power lines above the Shotover Bridge, near Queenstown, yesterday. Two lines...

Fallen power lines under investigation

Aurora Energy is investigating why two power lines came down across the Shotover Bridge on Friday morning.

Show to go on in Queenstown

Wanaka freeskier Jackson Wells in action during last year's Winter Games NZ The Obsidian. Photo:...

Show to go on in Queenstown

Canning this year’s Winter Games NZ (WGNZ) would have been "the easy option".

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