'Reluctant legend': Tributes flow for local country music star
Tributes are pouring in for country music icon Reg McTaggart, who died at his Arrowtown home last month, after having lived in the Wakatipu for roughly 50 years.
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Long Table has fun covered for first time
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50 rabbits killed in gardens organised shoot
50 rabbits killed in gardens organised shoot
More than 50 rabbits were killed in an organised shoot at the Queenstown Gardens on Wednesday night.
The search is over
The search is over
Queenstown's TreeSpace-Mount Dewar is the future home of the Natural Selection Proving Grounds global mountain bike event.
MP sees ‘upside’ to missing out
MP sees ‘upside’ to missing out
If he’s miffed at missing out on a ministerial call-up, Queenstown-based National MP Joseph Mooney’s doing a good job of hiding it.
Centre adds ‘go-to’ venues
Centre adds ‘go-to’ venues
Construction's in full swing on a hospitality and town square development, called Junction, that is designed to form the centre stage of Frankton’s Queenstown Central shopping centre.
Arterial art lifted in
Arterial art lifted in
Renowned Kiwi singer-songwriter Marlon Williams has contributed to Maori artwork etched into precast concrete panels that are being installed this week alongside Queenstown’s CBD bypass.
Peak work, peak cost
Peak work, peak cost
The replacement of its gondola and upgrade of other facilities on Bob’s Peak, above Queenstown, isn’t coming cheap for Skyline Enterprises.
Queenstown-Lakes waterways under microscope
Queenstown-Lakes waterways under microscope
Could be worse — should be better. That’s where Queenstown-Lakes’ waterways rank in the contamination stakes.
Earnslaw on board with race
Earnslaw on board with race
For 111 years, Queenstown’s famous Earnslaw steamship’s ferried farm animals and more latterly only tourists/locals, but next March she’ll be the springboard for a swimming race.
‘Reluctant’ country music legend
‘Reluctant’ country music legend
Tributes are pouring in for country music icon Reg McTaggart, who died at his Arrowtown home on November 18, after having lived in the Whakatipu for roughly 50 years. Amazingly, for the first 30...
Show shaping up well
Show shaping up well
If you’ve ever been told your pet resembles you, next year’s Lake Hayes A&P Show’s the place to be.
Inspiring women awarded
Inspiring women awarded
Inspirational women from across the South were celebrated last Saturday night at an event which raised more than $20,000 for Women’s Refuge (Otago) and Central Lakes Family Services.
Altrusa's altruism shines through
Altrusa's altruism shines through
Wakatipu youth were the beneficiaries of a recent springtime fashion show held at the Queenstown Country Club retirement village.
Student's talent rewarded
Student's talent rewarded
Wakatipu High school leaver Frida Rylev has won the annual $1000 David Geddes Memorial Scholarship to put towards her tertiary studies.
Peek-a-boo book for littlies
Peek-a-boo book for littlies
‘‘Can you find Hare here?’’ This line’s from an introductory peek-a-boo book, Here is Hare, written for tiny tots by Queenstown children’s author/illustrator Laura Shallcrass that’s being published tomorrow.
In with NZ’s Fastest 50
In with NZ’s Fastest 50
Two Queenstown businesses, both of which have just celebrated their seventh birthdays, have been named among the 50 fastest-growing businesses in New Zealand.
Plumber named 'most valuable' in NZ
Plumber named 'most valuable' in NZ
Queenstown's Ben Howie, of Foley’s Plumbing, has recently been named the country’s ‘most valuable’ young plumber.
Wilkinsons’ resort legacy recognised
Wilkinsons’ resort legacy recognised
The Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new life members last week.
Mountain bike champ back in the saddle
Mountain bike champ back in the saddle
Three-time ex-New Zealand women’s downhill mountain bike champ, Alanna Columb, returned to competitive sport this month — five years after an horrific bike crash almost claimed her life.