Queenstown gets best payoff from solar panels
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has found Queenstowners stand to gain the most from installing solar panels, followed by Auckland, then Christchurch, then Wellington.
Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride
Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride
An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur has added what has been billed as "Queenstown’s most unique water activity" to his increasing stable of Lake Wakatipu-based businesses.
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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold
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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold
Cathryn Kabuji says she is not a hoarder, but a collection of nearly 400 dolls tells another story.
Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out
Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out
The plug has been pulled on a government-backed motion capture and production studio in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.
Prime farmland snapped up for $9m
Prime farmland snapped up for $9m
Prominent Wakatipu farm owner Tim Edney says he had to "kill a few more sheep" to afford a 65-hectare slice of prime Crown Terrace land he bought for $9 million.
New class block to cope with roll growth
New class block to cope with roll growth
Queenstown's newest primary school is already getting a new classroom block to accommodate faster-than-expected roll growth.
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Effluent issue unresolved
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Effluent issue unresolved
The Shotover wastewater treatment plant has now discharged the equivalent of about 400 Olympic-sized swimming pools of effluent into the Shotover River and the consideration of its effects has yet...
Otago school expansion targeted in Govt spend
Otago school expansion targeted in Govt spend
The Government has announced another $27 million spend to expand school infrastructure in Otago, easing pressure on a Queenstown primary school that had repurposed its library for teaching to fit extra students.
Ferg’s going for the five-peat
Ferg’s going for the five-peat
Veteran Queenstown councillor Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson’s going for a fifth term — but he admits making the call to stand again’s been "the toughest" decision to make.
On the run with the rising sun
On the run with the rising sun
Gibbston's George Boanas reckons he’ll soon need his fifth pair of shoes as he runs the length of Japan.
Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’
Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’
"It's been a rollercoaster, one I’ll be very fondly looking back on."
Charity umbrella’s new name
Charity umbrella’s new name
Wakatipu Community Foundation is changing its name from today to better reflect the area it serves — and in the interests of brevity.
Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes
Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes
Some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed chamber musicians are heading our way in October, to perform during the fifth At the World’s Edge (AWE) Festival.
Back to basics for star celebration
Back to basics for star celebration
Arrowtown's Matariki celebrations will have a more homespun feel than in recent years.
Presbyterians branch out
Presbyterians branch out
The Arrowtown Presbyterian Church becomes a parish in its own right from July 1, rather than part of the wider Wakatipu parish.
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
A prominent Māori printmaker has dedicated an exhibition at Queenstown’s Te Atamira to her mother, who died in a Kingston Rd car crash when her family lived in the resort.
Adventures to unfold on big screen
Adventures to unfold on big screen
Some of the best adventure films from across the globe will be shown in Queenstown next week.
Epic films’ special guest
Epic films’ special guest
Whakatipu residents get a unique opportunity next week to see two iconic films by internationally-acclaimed Kiwi film-maker Vincent Ward — and then engage with him in Q&A sessions.
Roam ready to hit the road
Roam ready to hit the road
Queenstown's business and corporate events market has just been given a huge shot in the arm.
Gearing up for hoppy hours
Gearing up for hoppy hours
A new type of booze cruise is being pitched for Queenstown.