Tracey Roxburgh

Massive crowd at Arrowtown Autumn Fest parade

The Arrow Miners Band during yesterday's Arrowtown Autumn Festival street parade. Photo: Tracey...

Massive crowd at Arrowtown Autumn Fest parade

Nary a park was to be found in Arrowtown yesterday as thousands flocked to the historic town to take in the sights and sounds of one of the most well-attended Arrowtown Autumn Festival street...

‘Anywhere, anytime’ approach to policing

‘Anywhere, anytime’ approach to policing

A recently established Central Lakes police team is taking the "anywhere, anytime slogan" literally.

Autumn long lunch makes debut

Enjoying a leisurely lunch at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival’s inaugural Autumn Long Lunch, held at Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan yesterday, are (from left) Angela Lee and Jenny Hodgson,...

Casks painted for charity

Arrowtown artists, (from left) Jenny Mehrtens, Jane Pestell-Litten and Charlotte Graf with the Akarua Wine barrel Ms Graf decorated.

Emotions high as big crowds entertained

MulletMan and his partner, Mim, of Christchurch, entertain the crowd during the opening of the...

Emotions high as big crowds entertained

Arrowtown Autumn Festival organiser Carole Watts was "a bit emotional" yesterday as the 36th event began.

Affordable homes land transferred

Land on Jopp St, Arrowtown, earmarked for housing. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

Affordable homes land transferred

Almost 70 affordable homes are on the way for Arrowtown after the Queenstown Lakes District Council approved a land transfer for $1.

Air force recruit tops course and earns Perseverance Cup

Aircraftman Sophie Aitken (right), of Queenstown, receives the Andrea McNabb Perseverance Cup...

Air force recruit tops course and earns Perseverance Cup

Queenstown's Sophie Aitken has been named best all-round recruit from the latest Royal New Zealand Air Force recruit course.

Touch down: happy days

Queenstown Airport may have been one of the happiest places on Earth yesterday.

Three vie for vacant seat on QLDC

Three vie for vacant seat on QLDC

Three nominations have been received for the vacant seat on the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Southern district vaccinations pass the 10,000 milestone

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech SE say they have so far found no serious safety concerns...

Southern district vaccinations pass the 10,000 milestone

Almost 2400 people received their first Covid-19 vaccinations in Queenstown last week, about 1200 of them frontline health workers.

Collecting for the cause

Former United States Air Force aircraft electrician Jim Huffstutler, of Queenstown, braved cold conditions in the resort yesterday for the Returned and Services Association’s annual Poppy Day Appeal.

Decision on arterial route ‘marvellous’

A long-mooted arterial route for Queenstown has been approved for a fast-tracked consent and work could start on the multi million-dollar project before the end of the year.

Arterial route for Queenstown given green light

Queenstown Lakes District Council was one of several local authorities experiencing pressure on...

Arterial route for Queenstown given green light

The long-mooted arterial route for Queenstown has been given the green light for a fast-tracked consent by the Government.

Forces joined to enhance staff skills

Queenstown Resort College has joined forces with the resort’s chamber of commerce and the Govt on a pilot programme to help keep people in tourism jobs and give them a chance to add more strings to their bows.

Snow on skifields, more expected

Snow on skifields, more expected

Winter has came slightly early for southern skifields.

Remarkables teacher wins science prize

Remarkables Primary School teacher Sarah Washbrooke who was yesterday awarded the 2020 Prime...

Remarkables teacher wins science prize

A Queenstown teacher has been recognised as one of the top science minds in the country.

First vaccinations in Queenstown

Queenstown Medical Centre nurse Suzie Hilton receives her first Covid-19 vaccination from...

First vaccinations in Queenstown

The first day of administering Covid-19 vaccinations in Queenstown went without a hitch.

Unicorns also welcome at teddy bear social occasion

Unicorns also welcome at teddy bear social occasion

Vera Muldoon, of Arthurs Point, was dressed to impress with her mum, Amy Schmitt, at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, held at Jack Reid Park in Arrowtown.

Latin line-up

Members of the bachata boot camp perform at the Queenstown Memorial Centre on Saturday night during the resort’s inaugural salsa and Latin dance festival.

Menzshed opens and women welcomed

Queenstown Lions vice-president Michael White (left) with Arrowtown Menzshed secretary Martin...

Menzshed opens and women welcomed

A home away from home for handymen and women has been officially opened in Arrowtown.

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