New programme to get rid of pesky rabbits
Rabbits are in the crosshairs again as the pests continue to multiply and cause havoc around Lakes Hayes and Shotover Country.
Matthew Mckew
Youth job support scheme expanding
Youth job support scheme expanding
A programme aimed at reducing the number of school dropouts has been rolled out in Queenstown and Wanaka, following a pilot in Central Otago described as a success.
School rolls rising, despite Covid exit predictions
School rolls rising, despite Covid exit predictions
Expats and Aucklanders are filling up places at Queenstown schools and most rolls are increasing, despite predictions they would be hit by people leaving the area because of Covid-19.
Work gets going on events centre’s new artificial pitch
Work gets going on events centre’s new artificial pitch
Early signs of work on the new artificial pitch at Queenstown Events were clearly visible yesterday.
ED security boost after assaults rise
ED security boost after assaults rise
Unacceptable assaults on doctors and nurses are being taken seriously and security has been bolstered at Lakes District Hospital.
Tourism grants focus of inquiry
Tourism grants focus of inquiry
Struggling tourism operators have triggered a financial watchdog investigation into how a Covid-19 rescue package was distributed, claiming it created unfair advantages for giants such as AJ...
Peak relief at last: Toilet to be installed on popular track
Peak relief at last: Toilet to be installed on popular track
A year after the mountain was dubbed ‘‘faecal peak’’ for the increasing piles of human waste, Queenstown’s Ben Lomond track will now finally have a toilet installed.
Space for contemplation
Space for contemplation
Those heading to the beach in Queenstown yesterday were confronted by this mysterious giant sculpture installed on the Esplanade.
Fire in roof of Queenstown home
Fire in roof of Queenstown home
Firefighters have extinguished a small fire in the roof of a Queenstown house this afternoon.
House fire in Arrowtown
House fire in Arrowtown
Firefighters rushed to a house in Arrowtown on Sunday night to find the roof ablaze.
Delighted with renovated Kainga Ora flat
Delighted with renovated Kainga Ora flat
Grateful residents are beginning to see the fruits of a $600,000 renovation project by Kainga Ora in Dunedin.
Council likely to change its spelling of Wakatipu
Council likely to change its spelling of Wakatipu
The name "Wakatipu" is likely to be updated on signs, buildings and open spaces around the Queenstown area to reflect traditional Māori spelling and pronunciation.
Millennium Hotel on ice
Millennium Hotel on ice
Unsustainable occupancy levels have forced a prominent Queenstown hotel to be mothballed while the borders remain closed.
Popular light show back – at a price
Popular light show back – at a price
Covid’s forced organisers of one of Queenstown’s most popular events to charge an entry fee this year.
Cut-down concert still has fans rocking out
Cut-down concert still has fans rocking out
Size did not matter for the fans who converged on the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert for an all Kiwi line-up on Saturday.
Talented rider remembered at McGazza Fest
Talented rider remembered at McGazza Fest
Hundreds turned out to celebrate the incredible legacy of a Queenstown mountain bike rider who died in 2016.
Fears spate of vehicle tampering may return to Queenstown
Fears spate of vehicle tampering may return to Queenstown
Concerned residents in Queenstown have taken to social media to warn people to lock their cars overnight after CCTV footage showed a man trying to break into a vehicle.
Stellar* has surprise for Gibbston audience
Stellar* has surprise for Gibbston audience
Pop band Stellar* is keeping its fans guessing before its gig at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert near Queenstown tomorrow.
Hand of friendship extended
Hand of friendship extended
An invitation to visit the Maz Islamic Education Centre has been extended to the person who plastered anti-Muslimposters around Queenstown in December.
Ladies Mile: Queenstown mayor vows traffic solutions
Ladies Mile: Queenstown mayor vows traffic solutions
A personal pledge has been given by the Queenstown Lakes Mayor that no development will go ahead at Ladies Mile without traffic problems being solved.