SUBSCRIBER

Queenstown

‘Queenstown could be in mix for visitor levy’

$\\u201CWe need to be able to figure out how do we fund for the pressure on infrastructure?\\u201D: Minister for the South Island James Meager in Queenstown\\u2019s Ramada Hotel\\u00A0last week. \\nPhoto: James Allan Photography$

$\\u201CWe need to be able to figure out how do we fund for the pressure on infrastructure?\\u201D: Minister for the South Island James Meager in Queenstown\\u2019s Ramada Hotel\\u00A0last week. \\nPhoto: James Allan Photography$

“We need to be able to figure out how do we fund for the pressure on infrastructure?”: Minister for the South Island James Meager in Queenstown’s Ramada Hotel last week. Photo: James Allan Photography

Philip Chandler

Saturday, July 25, 2026

PHOTO

NewsJuly 16

Should Queenstown push back on a bed tax?

Should Queenstown push back on a bed tax?

Should Queenstown push back on a bed tax?

1

AustraliaSeptember 2

More than 5000 sheep, valued at $2m, allegedly stolen from Queensland farm

2

SouthlandSeptember 2

Avalanche risk closes Milford Road

3

BusinessSeptember 2

Reserve Bank hikes official cash rate to 2.75%

4

UPDATED

ChristchurchSeptember 2

No gas leak at primary school

5

WorldSeptember 2

Charlie Kirk’s accused killer pleads not guilty, judge allows death penalty option