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Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns

The Mt Iron Trail Plan will see separate mountainbike trails along with new walking trails. PHOTO...

Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns

The wheels are in motion for Mt Iron to get new walking and cycling trails, but a community board is warning the timeline is too ambitious.

Flying legacy earns national nod

Air Milford CEO and owner Hank Sproull, who was individually recognised at last week’s Aviation...

Flying legacy earns national nod

Pioneering Queenstown aviator Hank Sproull’s five decades of contribution to the industry has been nationally recognised.

Is Tim Manning running or not?

Is Tim Manning running or not?

While rumours are running rife one council candidate is no longer seeking election, Queenstown's council is yet to receive word one way or the other.

Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize

‘billion-dollar’ award-winning local agent Jimmy Allen with colleagues Jess Coburn, left, and...

Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize

Bayleys Queenstown chiefs believe a recent slew of awards reflect credit on not just their own franchise, but are a good marker on the state of the local residential property market.

Queenstown skaters net national nods

Ten Queenstown ice hockey players have received national call-ups, with more potentially to come.

Stepping up to the challenge

The countdown is on for a fun charity running race in Queenstown’s CBD with $3000 up for grabs.

Q’town’s snow stars

Seven Queenstowners are in the mix for the 2025 Snow Sports New Zealand Awards.

Gold from the Gold Coast

Competing for New Zealand, two Wakatipu High athletes each won two golds at the recent 2025 School Sport Australia Cross Country champs on the Gold Coast.

First step on governance ladder

First step on governance ladder

New Zealand-owned MTF Finance has taken onboard a Queenstown-based co-franchisee as a board table observer and contributor.

Reel rivals to hit the lake

Anglers will be vying for glory in GY next Saturday.

Boat safety refresher

If you’re going boating this summer, a ‘what you need to know’ session at Queenstown’s The Crown pub this coming Tuesday will be invaluable.

Weed it and reap at flower show

Arrowtown Horticultural Society president Mary Phillips pictured at last year’s Arrowtown Spring...

Weed it and reap at flower show

It's shaping up to be a spring spectacular — even if the weather hasn’t exactly got the memo yet.

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Grief, grit and Fiordland truths

Queenstowner Peta Carey will release her fourth book, The Hollows Boys, next Wednesday. PHOTO:...

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Grief, grit and Fiordland truths

Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys.

There’s now just over a fortnight remaining until Queenstowners will have to make a choice about the people they want sitting around the council table to lead the district for the next three years ...

‘Offering my leadership skills’

Mayoral aspirant Darren Rewi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Offering my leadership skills’

Though Darren Rewi has missed mayoral forums in Queenstown, Wānaka and Arrowtown over the past two weeks, Philip Chandler tracked him down in Taiwan last week to ask him why he is...

Ferry services expanded

Queenstown Ferries is now operating hourly on Lake Wakatipu, between 8.15am and 9.45pm, seven...

Ferry services expanded

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.

Conditions challenging for adventure race

Competitors transition from rafts at the head of the lake during the first stages of the event.

Conditions challenging for adventure race

More than 800 women rafted, hiked, biked and orienteered their way around Glenorchy during the 19th Spring Challenge, established as the first women’s adventure race.