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.
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".
Finally back pulling pints
Finally back pulling pints
His smile says it all. Almost 18 months to the day after Queenstown’s Speight’s Ale House was destroyed by fire, the doors have officially reopened to the public.
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Restaurant set to become lodgings
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Restaurant set to become lodgings
In a surprise move, a huge Queenstown restaurant/bar has closed after only about three months’ trading and is being converted into much-needed workers’ accommodation for 50-plus local employees.
Judge warns directors against litigation
Judge warns directors against litigation
A high court judge has urged the warring directors of a Queenstown digital media business to resolve their dispute outside the courts.
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Record broken for wettest September
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Record broken for wettest September
There is a huge link between the name of a Scottish rock band and Queenstown’s weather this month.
Queenstowners snap up Auckland icon
Queenstowners snap up Auckland icon
A Queenstown property company has stolen a march on Auckland by buying one of the Queen City’s most high-profile shopping and dining precincts.
Five-on-one bashing alleged at Queenstown club
Five-on-one bashing alleged at Queenstown club
An Arrowtowner whose son was allegedly viciously assaulted by five men at Queenstown’s Winnies nightclub is fighting to bring his assailants to justice.
Impact100 Wakatipu finalists revealed
Impact100 Wakatipu finalists revealed
Five Queenstown charities have been selected to vie for two $100,500 Impact100 Wakatipu grants this year.
Purpose-built worker digs nearly finished
Purpose-built worker digs nearly finished
A large Queenstown tourism and property company is close to completing the first stage of a staff accommodation complex.
Architect made of Wright stuff
Architect made of Wright stuff
When you talk about over-achievers, you’d have to include Louise Wright.
‘Eco-flights’ set to take off
‘Eco-flights’ set to take off
A Queenstown-based conservation organisation and tourism company have teamed up to help eco-focused travellers give back.
A bloomin’ good show
A bloomin’ good show
Having first sprung into life in 1924, the Arrowtown Annual Spring Flower Show enters its second century over the next two days.
Helping young green fingers
Helping young green fingers
Queenstown's Mitre 10 Mega’s offering to help local school gardening programmes with whatever tools or equipment they require, including even manpower.
Legging it for Cystic Fibrosis
Legging it for Cystic Fibrosis
Queenstown couple Kate and Mike Legge have dubbed this month ‘Sweatember’.
Riding wave of success for 10 years
Riding wave of success for 10 years
Whakatipu Waka Ama Club had its 10th boat blessed last Saturday at the same time as it celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Figure skating club adds star power
Figure skating club adds star power
Queenstown Ice Skating Club has benefited from some additional star-power this season.
First stage of Kawarau Villas selling
First stage of Kawarau Villas selling
The first stage of a 39-unit apartment development below Queenstown’s Remarkables Park shopping centre launched this week with six units already under contract.
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.