First big snowfall hits the slopes
As the first snow of the season settled in white blankets across the mountains around Queenstown, Coronet Peak did not waste a second getting its snowmaking guns cranking.
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Hub aims to connect young with Maori culture
Hub aims to connect young with Maori culture
A new hub for rangatahi (young people) opened in Queenstown yesterday.
Council staff growth better services plan
Council staff growth better services plan
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is proposing to axe four positions, and create 28 new ones.
Wintry blast brings snow to South
Wintry blast brings snow to South
A wintry blast moving up the country has brought snow to parts of the South, including welcome dumps at the area's skifields.
Emergency buttons installed in KJet boats
Emergency buttons installed in KJet boats
Following a jet-boat crash which injured two people in Queenstown, KJet has installed an emergency button on all its vessels which alerts shore-side management if a driver or boat becomes...
Broken fuse led to Queenstown jet boat crash
Broken fuse led to Queenstown jet boat crash
A broken engine control fuse caused a jetboat crash near Queenstown that injured two people, according to a Transport Accident Investigation Commission report into the crash.
Parking limit frustrates residents
Parking limit frustrates residents
Frankton residents near Queenstown Airport are paying a high price for a move to stop long-term airport parkers clogging their streets.
Human rights and costs: Immigration reviews health rules
Human rights and costs: Immigration reviews health rules
A Northern Irish woman with MS working in Queenstown has been granted a visa after an appeal, but is continuing her fight with the Govt as Immigration NZ examines how much certain conditions cost to treat.
Raring to be driving destination agenda
Raring to be driving destination agenda
Destination Queenstown’s new chief executive says he plans to hit the ground running.
Wait nearly over for jet-boaters
Wait nearly over for jet-boaters
After more than two years of waiting it is finally racing time for a Queenstown jet-boating duo.
Snowmaking guns at the ready
Snowmaking guns at the ready
Otago's skifields are gearing up to make some snow as the natural stuff is forecast to fall later this week.
New life for old Arrowtown barn
New life for old Arrowtown barn
Work is under way to convert a derelict 1870s farm building near Arrowtown into a function and wedding venue.
Fish death mystery: test results due soon
Fish death mystery: test results due soon
An investigation into what killed up to 150 fish in Queenstown’s Horne Creek earlier this month continues, and results from water testing are expected back later this week.
‘Stoked’ to welcome Aussies back
‘Stoked’ to welcome Aussies back
The first scheduled international flight to Queenstown Airport in 330 days is set to touch down at 2.30pm next Monday.
Residents encouraged to run for council
Residents encouraged to run for council
A new campaign is calling on "local legends" in Queenstown and the Upper Clutha to stand in this year’s local body election.
New arts facility opened
New arts facility opened
An astounding public effort, to deliver ongoing benefits for the Queenstown Lakes arts and cultural community, was officially celebrated yesterday.
School book sale a success
School book sale a success
The smell of barbecued food wafted out of Queenstown’s St Joseph’s School grounds in overcast weather as the school’s annual book fair got under way yesterday.
Qantas set to land first in Queenstown
Qantas set to land first in Queenstown
The first scheduled international flight to Queenstown Airport in 330 days is set to touch down at 2.30pm in a week's time.
Mayors call for changes to bus services
Mayors call for changes to bus services
The mayors of Dunedin and Queenstown Lakes have renewed a push for fundamental changes to public bus services.
Progress on Lakeview Taumata
Progress on Lakeview Taumata
A fast-tracked consent application was lodged yesterday for Queenstown’s billion-dollar Lakeview Taumata development, which is estimated to take up to 15 years to complete.