Arrest over burglaries in Wakatipu Basin
Arrest over burglaries in Wakatipu Basin
A 29-year-old man has been arrested following a spate of burglaries throughout the Wakatipu Basin recently.
Tracey Roxburgh
Anglers flock to contest
Anglers flock to contest
Catch of the day was on the menu in Glenorchy on Saturday night, following what is believed to be a record-breaking year for the 40th Glenorchy Fishing Competition.
Contributions acknowledge ‘kindness and friendliness’
Contributions acknowledge ‘kindness and friendliness’
The son of a Saudi billionaire has given part of $500,000 investment money, promised as part of a residency application, to Queenstown Lakes charities and organisations.
Classic organiser submits concession proposal to Doc
Classic organiser submits concession proposal to Doc
The organiser of the Routeburn Classic hopes to know this month if his event is secure.
Queenstown Airport CEO takes pay cut
Queenstown Airport CEO takes pay cut
New Queenstown Airport chief executive Glen Sowry’s taken a pay cut in his new role.
Water reform ‘hospital pass’
Water reform ‘hospital pass’
The Government’s proposal to reform how water is managed in New Zealand has been described as a ‘‘hospital pass’’ by Queenstown’s mayor.
Bylaw opponents left off speakers list
Bylaw opponents left off speakers list
A Gibbston resident is prepared to "challenge the validity" of QLDC submissions hearings on the proposed freedom camping bylaw, given several submitters appear to have been left off the speakers’ list.
Nesting native birds delay trees’ demise
Nesting native birds delay trees’ demise
Five eucalyptus trees in Queenstown will live to see a few more days.
Queenstown trees tipped for felling get temporary reprieve
Queenstown trees tipped for felling get temporary reprieve
Five eucalyptus trees in Queenstown have received a stay of execution, for now.
Team behind NZ Open ‘determined’ as tournament pushed back to end of March
Team behind NZ Open ‘determined’ as tournament pushed back to end of March
Next year’s New Zealand Open has been pushed back to the end of March.
NZ Open date pushed back
NZ Open date pushed back
Next year’s New Zealand Open has been pushed back to the end of March.
Trees to be felled despite mounting opposition
Trees to be felled despite mounting opposition
Despite mounting pressure to save five eucalyptus trees in Queenstown, they are destined for the chop next week.
Decision by Doc dismays owner of Routeburn race
Decision by Doc dismays owner of Routeburn race
The founder and owner of the Routeburn Classic adventure run has engaged a lawyer after the Department of Conservation opened up his concession for expressions of interest.
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
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
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
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
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.