Intensive works to close street
Major plumbing of Queenstown’s Ballarat St is about to begin.
Hotel’s closure, sale leaves pre-booked customers in the lurch
Hotel’s closure, sale leaves pre-booked customers in the lurch
The new owners of a boutique Arrowtown hotel have left dozens of people stranded and potentially out of pocket, after suddenly closing its doors and selling the property.
‘Seamless recreational link’ opens to the public
‘Seamless recreational link’ opens to the public
The missing link in the Queenstown Trails network finally opens to the public today.
Uni’s move delights Lewers
Uni’s move delights Lewers
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers labels the University of Otago’s move to build a resort campus as "brilliant".
Lewers on hospital stoush: ‘Own fish to fry’
Lewers on hospital stoush: ‘Own fish to fry’
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers says he understands the "frustration and angst" felt over proposals to downgrade the new Dunedin hospital.
Queenstown’s favourite southern man
Queenstown’s favourite southern man
True to the Southern Man song, long ago adopted by Speight’s as an anthem, Clark Frew has the south in his blood.
Fire and ambo powerhouse
Fire and ambo powerhouse
Arrowtowner Kelvin Perriman’s notched up two recent milestones in the emergency services sector.
Transplanted complex taking shape
Transplanted complex taking shape
The owners of Frankton’s Country Lane precinct are finalising arts and crafts tenants for their relocated Queenstown Arts Centre building.
Net closing in on Arrowtown predators
Net closing in on Arrowtown predators
Arrowtown's predator control is going residential.
Gym engenders community vibe
Gym engenders community vibe
Having originally set out to open Queenstown’s largest gym, OC Health Clubs’ owner Chaz Monaghan says he’s instead targeting quality over quantity.
Arrowtown Night ‘n Day a cut above
Arrowtown Night ‘n Day a cut above
Arrowtown's Night ‘n Day food store has just received a huge belated birthday present.
Queenstown’s ‘Hurl Blacks’
Queenstown’s ‘Hurl Blacks’
Three Irish Queenstowners are this week representing New Zealand in the very Irish sport of hurling.
Fundraiser draws rowing royalty
Fundraiser draws rowing royalty
Whakatipu Rowing Club’s hosting two Olympic champs for a fundraiser aimed at getting its clubhouse redevelopment project over the finishing line.
Hammer falls twice for one overseas vendor
Hammer falls twice for one overseas vendor
An 87-year-old Singaporean exited his central Queenstown property interests with a $2,356,000 pay day last Thursday.
Property sale’s Aussie links
Property sale’s Aussie links
Regarding the recent sale of Queenstown community stalwart Peter Doyle’s rural pad, it’s almost a case of ‘Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi’.
District’s healthcare focus, not hospital
District’s healthcare focus, not hospital
The Queenstown Lakes mayor says he remains focused on healthcare in his own backyard but understands angst caused by recent announcements regarding the new Dunedin hospital.
Fame in a flash
Fame in a flash
Central Otago school kids with a passion for the performing arts get their chance to shine this weekend in a family fun musical, Fame Jr.
Services recognised
Services recognised
Queenstown resident Jim Boult, CNZM, was named a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to local government, tourism and the community yesterday.
Flood new airport board chairman
Flood new airport board chairman
Queenstown Airport director Simon Flood has been appointed chairman of the board.
‘Year of the tortoise’ as ski season winds down
‘Year of the tortoise’ as ski season winds down
Coronet Peak ski area manager Nigel Kerr describes the 2024 season as "the year of the tortoise".
Does Queenstown’s CBD need another hotel?
A fast-track consenting panel has approved consent for a 173-room hotel near Queenstown's CBD, despite noting on completion the six-storey hotel will breach the proposed district plan height limit and block views from neighbouring properties.