MP hails improvement in visa processing
An Opposition MP claims he has successfully encouraged Immigration New Zealand to improve its processing of Queenstown work visa applications.
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School pupil waging war on plastic
School pupil waging war on plastic
She's Arrowtown’s eco-warrior princess, and she’s on a mission.
Case put to Govt seeks $278 million
Case put to Govt seeks $278 million
A $278 million government fillip is needed to maintain Queenstown as New Zealand’s tourist mecca, a new report shows.
Car crashes into shop window
Car crashes into shop window
A car crashed into a shop window in Queenstown early yesterday. Police said the car went into the front of the Pack and Send shop in Earl St at 4.20am.
Much debate about future of health services
Much debate about future of health services
There is much talk about a new hospital for Queenstown. Tracey Roxburgh talks to the people with the ideas.
Ice Castle opens at Coronet Peak
NZ's first Ice Castle opens at Queenstown skifield
A popular Queenstown ski field has transformed into an ice castle wonderland.
Queenstown shop damaged in crash
Queenstown shop damaged in crash
A car crashed into a shop window in Queenstown early this morning.
'Co-op village' plan to build cheaper homes
'Co-op village' plan to build cheaper homes
Queenstown is trapped in a "vicious cycle" of unaffordability, the chairman of its mayoral housing task force says, as a group of house-hunters launches a scheme to cut costs.
Govt levy too little; regional ones called for
Govt levy too little; regional ones called for
Regional Tourism New Zealand (RTNZ) has called out the Government on its tourism levy proposal, saying it is too little, too thinly spread.
Shepherd's photos on show, years on
Shepherd's photos on show, years on
A decade after his death, high country musterer Dave Osmers' evocative photos are being shared with the world.
Floatplane plan for Queenstown
Floatplane plan for Queenstown
An Australian floatplane operator is eyeing up Queenstown.
Airport modifying noise plan
Airport modifying noise plan
Queenstown Airport has announced plans to significantly expand its noise boundaries into large residential areas and almost double the aircraft movements the present boundaries allow, by 2045.
Minister says Govt 'open to the conversation' about funding infrastructure
Minister says Govt 'open to the conversation' about funding infrastructure
The Minister of Finance was yesterday urged to move quickly to find solutions for some of the issues facing Queenstown.
Affordable housing scheme under way
Affordable housing scheme under way
Construction has started on the first six homes of an affordable housing scheme in Queenstown.
Pedestrian injured when hit by car
Pedestrian injured when hit by car
A woman suffered minor to moderate injuries when she was hit by a car outside the Caltex petrol station in Gorge Rd, Queenstown, shortly after 8am yesterday.
Coronet Forest felling confirmed
Coronet Forest felling confirmed
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is pushing ahead with its controversial early harvest and revegetation of Coronet Forest.
Trio of properties presents plum opportunity
Trio of properties presents plum opportunity
Three neighbouring Queenstown homes on the market present a plum development opportunity.
Pedestrian injured at petrol station
Pedestrian injured at petrol station
A woman has suffered minor to moderate injuries after being hit by a car at a Queenstown petrol station this morning, police say.
‘Goat pie’ starts racism fracas
‘Goat pie’ starts racism fracas
Queenstown police had a busy weekend with two suspected teenage drink-drivers and a dispute over goat pie and racism.
Cottage, land goes for $3m
Cottage, land goes for $3m
A Queenstown cottage that has been owned by the same family for 75 years has sold for $3 million.