Reserve forestry plan feedback wanted
People are encouraged to share their thoughts on a draft forestry management plan for Queenstown Hill Reserve.
Arrowtown distillery on top of the world
Arrowtown distillery on top of the world
An Arrowtown distillery is officially on top of the world.
Carlos rows into the record books
Carlos rows into the record books
Queenstown's Carlos Bagrie can now add Guinness World Record-holder to his list of achievements.
Arrowtown artist’s full-picture life
Arrowtown artist’s full-picture life
Arrowtown artist Jane Burdon likes film star Mae West’s quote, "you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough," because she lives by it.
Local Bitcoiners present to MPs
Local Bitcoiners present to MPs
More than 20 coalition government MPs heard about Bitcoin last week from a Whakatipu-led delegation invited to Parliament by local MP Joseph Mooney.
Skating past the Caitlin confusion
Skating past the Caitlin confusion
You can call her Judy.
Waka’s pace-setting fullback
Waka’s pace-setting fullback
Give the ball to ‘Vegas’.
Remarkables Park villas in high demand
Remarkables Park villas in high demand
A two-level terrace housing project in Queenstown’s Remarkables Park appears to be hitting the sweet spot with the market.
Queenstown open for skiing action on Saturday
Queenstown open for skiing action on Saturday
It is not too shabby for an opening day.
'Mindless spending on never-ending roadworks'
Majority dissatisfied with council: survey
Only 17% of Queenstown residents think the local council makes decisions in the best interests of the district, a survey has revealed.
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Sex workers battle Queenstown strip shows
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Sex workers battle Queenstown strip shows
A sex workers’ collective is calling for a new Queenstown bar featuring strip shows to be shut down as it is not operating under an "adult entertainment" liquor licence.
Meet Queenstown's 17-year-old rodeo star
Meet Queenstown's 17-year-old rodeo star
Zoe Johnston was perched on a saddle from the age of three with her equestrian mother.
Call for tourism infrastructure focus
Call for tourism infrastructure focus
A Queenstown tourism leader is calling for a greater focus on infrastructure funding over tourism promotion as the government looks to increase visitor demand.
New bus route expected to halve travel time
New bus route expected to halve travel time
A new Orbus route, linking Arrowtown and Queenstown, via Arthurs Point, will launch on June 30.
Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome
Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome
A slew of court orders relating to the operation of Queenstown’s Shotover wastewater treatment plant, and a replacement for its failed disposal system, is a "pragmatic" outcome, the mayor says.
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
South Island Minister James Meager believes a new performance, healthcare and rehabilitation centre, officially opened in Queenstown yesterday, will become an economic driver for the South Island.
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
A clear indication had been given to what needs to be done to the Shotover wastewater plant, the Otago Regional Council says, after the Environment Court released its decision.
Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday
Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday
The first lady of Queenstown tourism celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, in the resort on Saturday.
Made every second count
Made every second count
‘‘She was the glue that held us all together with her life of love, laughter and family."
Fears over Queenstown office exodus
Fears over Queenstown office exodus
Queenstown CBD offices are joining the flight to Frankton, promoting fears for the town centre’s vitality.
Should strip club shows be allowed to operate under a tavern licence in Queenstown?
Calendar Girls has officially opened in Queenstown despite not yet holding an adult entertainment licence, apparently exploiting a liquor licensing loophole whereby a tavern licence, which it's operating under, allows for 'entertainment'