Eyeing further hotel fit-outs
Eyeing further hotel fit-outs
Experienced project director Lee Summer is running Queens-town’s first dedicated hotel/hospo fit-out consultancy.
‘I’ll always be Plunket’
‘I’ll always be Plunket’
Sir Keith Holyoake was Prime Minister and decimal currency was still a year away when Queenstowner Ella Wilson, then a brand-new mum, became a Plunket committee member in Lower Hutt in 1966.
Shining a light on scheelite
Shining a light on scheelite
Longtime Glenorchy resident and photographer Paul Hansen is the brains behind a new information panel about the area’s scheelite history.
Queenstown’s newest Lion king
Queenstown’s newest Lion king
He's officially entered the Lion’s Den.
Another cracking ‘good egg’
Another cracking ‘good egg’
A finalist in the Queenstown Business Awards ‘Good Sorts’ category last year, Jenni Powell is February’s ‘Good Egg’ — an initiative recognising those doing good in the community run by Pavilion Bar...
‘A hell of a challenge’ comes to end
‘A hell of a challenge’ comes to end
Queenstown Trails Trust’s boss probably isn’t in a hurry to jump on a bike any time soon.
Rock-solid effort by KingsView students
Rock-solid effort by KingsView students
Three Queenstown pupils officially rock.
Lakeview project developer unfazed by cost spike fears
Lakeview project developer unfazed by cost spike fears
The developer of Queens-town’s massive Lakeview Te Taumata project is not worried about construction costs escalating due to the Middle East conflict.
Another false start for workers’ accommodation project
Another false start for workers’ accommodation project
You could call it Queenstown’s go-slow project — even though it was originally fast-tracked.
Reality hits Wellington over Queenstown growth
Reality hits Wellington over Queenstown growth
Statistics New Zealand is finally listening.
Local SAR branch land new award from national body
Local SAR branch land new award from national body
Wānaka Search and Rescue (SAR) has received national recognition for training videos it made for its members.
‘Impactful projects’ given share of trust’s $380k funding pool
‘Impactful projects’ given share of trust’s $380k funding pool
A charitable trust has announced a number of associations and community organisations who have received their share of a $379,770 funding pool.
Stormwater solution for Rockabilly
Stormwater solution for Rockabilly
The community now has to pay for stormwater issues at a problematic gully in Wānaka, the community board chairman says.
Trust on track with wellbeing of community
Trust on track with wellbeing of community
A new ‘‘intentionally rough’’ public track is under construction at Hawea.
Applications to open for region’s Eco Fund
Applications to open for region’s Eco Fund
Otago's contestable fund for environmental projects across the region will soon be open for applications.
Harvest festival a ‘celebration’
Harvest festival a ‘celebration’
Wao Wānaka has announced the return of the harvest festival this weekend.
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
The Palmerston Garage Sale Extravaganza is back for a second year.
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
The Five Forks Foothills Trail Ride has again proved to be a roaring success.
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
To be or not to be, that is the question posed to Waitaki Boys’ and Girls’ High School students last week.
Female artists centred on women’s day
Female artists centred on women’s day
North Otago art leaders were part of International Women’s Day celebrations at the Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards held at Rokowhiria Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum last week.