‘Capturing value’ regional deal’s first priority
"Capturing value" is the priority initiative of a new joint committee formed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes (OCL).
Coming up trips
Coming up trips
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand expects to launch its new three-person swing — the first in the South Island — at the Kawarau Bridge, near Queenstown, in September.
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Queenstown's rising tide of problems
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Queenstown's rising tide of problems
The release of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s beloved Shotover River sparked outrage this year, but is only one of the growing region’s sewage challenges.
Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw
Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw
Community feedback is being sought as the Queenstown Lakes District Council finalises a draft bylaw which will allow freedom camping only under specific restrictions.
Slice of yesteryear sold for $1.29m
Slice of yesteryear sold for $1.29m
It is a new era for one of Frankton’s last remaining original holiday cribs.
Hollyer’s hoping for ORC seat
Hollyer’s hoping for ORC seat
Queenstowner Matt Hollyer’s hoping to enter politics.
Southern Discos puts safety first
Southern Discos puts safety first
Queenstown-based operator Southern Discoveries has installed emergency survival equipment in its fleet of coaches and other vehicles to ensure they’re prepared for "any eventuality".
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Cinema’s worldwide Lord of the Rings coup
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Cinema’s worldwide Lord of the Rings coup
In a coup for Queenstown, a Frankton cinema has won the exclusive worldwide rights to screen every week the original Peter Jackson films,
First couple of ice hockey
Queenstown’s first couple of ice hockey
Queenstown ice hockey is much the richer for a couple from the sport’s powerhouse nations, the United States and Canada.
Directing ambition sought
Directing ambition sought
It's time to pour yourself a cup of ambition.
Pasta night delight
Pasta night delight
Queenstown's long-running Pasta Cafe is returning over the next four Friday nights after the popular community event took a break last year.
All in the family
All in the family
Cromwell's Gardner family recently visited Queenstown to check out a special 1960s photograph hanging in a local gallery.
Poignant doco screening
Poignant doco screening
A documentary by two Kiwis about changes to a Japanese coastal village that was formerly a bustling whaling town is being screened at Queenstown’s Silky Otter cinema next Sunday, July 27, at 7pm.
Stationer has the Midas touch
Stationer has the Midas touch
A solo Queenstown stationer/printer — competing against the ‘big boys’ — has once again struck gold at the recent New Zealand Pride in Print Awards, held in Auckland.
Best in business to be celebrated
Best in business to be celebrated
Good sorts, top-notch small businesses and the best employer have been added to the categories for this year’s 2degrees Queenstown Business Awards — entries for which have opened.
Helping businesses succeed, for free
Helping businesses succeed, for free
The former co-owner of successful Queenstown hospo business Surreal is nowadays happy mentoring businesses, for free, for not-for-profit organisation Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ).
Happy hooker’s 100th
Happy hooker’s 100th
Leading the Wakatipu Prems rugby side on to the field for his 100th game, there was no one prouder at the Queenstown Rec Ground last Saturday than hooker Phil Kingsbury.
Double trouble for Stampede
Double trouble for Stampede
There's a new face suiting up for Queenstown’s SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team.
Cool milestone
Queenstown ice swimmers' cool milestone
Two incredibly hardy Queenstown ice swimmers have accomplished what’s considered the sport’s ultimate challenge - the ice mile.
Go behind the scenes with champion racer
Go behind the scenes with champion racer
Queenstowners will have a rare chance to hear from champion ski racer Alice Robinson, and one of her home-grown coaches, at a special fundraising event next month.