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    Lakeview development ‘ready to go’

    More than six years after Queenstown’s council signed a deal to develop the Lakeview site, construction is expected to begin this year.

    $14m airport dividend to go towards council debt

    Glyn Lewers

    $14m airport dividend to go towards council debt

    A Queenstown Airport dividend of just over $14million will go straight to paying down Queenstown council’s debt.

    Donation ‘above and beyond’

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    Donation ‘above and beyond’

    KiwiHarvest Queenstown and Central Lakes branch manager Gary Hough (centre) receives $3000 worth of groceries donated by Pak’nSave Queenstown owners Anthony and Michelle King recently.

    Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown

    Eileen Gu told her followers she suffered a bad accident while training near Queenstown. File...

    Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown

    A high-profile two-time Olympic champion is recovering after a “very terrible accident” while training near Queenstown.

    Grandson inspires children's book

    Arrowtown artist Jenny Mehrtens. PHOTO: DEANNA GERLACH

    Grandson inspires children's book

    Arrowtown artist Jenny Mehrtens has added a string to her bow.

    Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot

    Winter Pride director Sam Coulthard

    Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot

    When Queenstowner Sam Coulthard first volunteered at Winter Pride — then Gay Ski Week — he had no idea a few short years later he’d own it.

    The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true

    Kora.

    The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true

    Four huge New Zealand artists are set to perform at a new Queenstown music festival next year.

    Axe to fall on Queenstown Gardens firs

    Douglas firs in the Queenstown Gardens.

    Axe to fall on Queenstown Gardens firs

    A long-term plan to fell Douglas firs in the Queenstown Gardens has got the green light, despite ‘‘mixed’’ public submissions on the idea.

    Govt help needed for regional deals: Lewers

    Glyn Lewers. Photo: Allied Media files

    Govt help needed for regional deals: Lewers

    Queenstown District Mayor Glyn Lewers questions the point of any regional deal if the government is not going to "come to the party" financially.

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    Snow sets up skifields for spring

    More than 30cm of natural snow has fallen on Coronet Peak (pictured) and The Remarkables in the...

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    Snow sets up skifields for spring

    Dumps of snow over the past fortnight have set up Queenstown’s skifields nicely for spring, NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says.

    New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k

    Shane O’Hare.

    New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k

    The new Queenstown Airport chief executive’s starting salary is $576,000 per annum.

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    Ratepayers ‘exposed’ without liability change

    New figures show the resort is the most expensive place to rent a house in New Zealand. Photo:...

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    Ratepayers ‘exposed’ without liability change

    Changes to building consent rules will hopefully prevent similar claims to one that exposed ratepayers to a $160 million lawsuit, the Queenstown Lakes District Council says.

    Call for feedback on riverside reserves plan

    Photo: ODT files

    Call for feedback on riverside reserves plan

    The Queenstown Lakes District Council is asking the community to share their thoughts on a draft development plan for the Arrowtown riverside reserves, a network of public reserves that line the...

    Queenstown’s Amisfield nets restaurant of the year award

    Amisfield restaurant near Arrowtown has been named restaurant of the year by Cuisine. PHOTOS:...

    Queenstown’s Amisfield nets restaurant of the year award

    Queenstown restaurant Amisfield, named third-best in the world by a prestigious United States culinary magazine, has been crowned restaurant of the year in New Zealand’s Good Food Awards.

    Amisfield wins coveted restaurant of the year award

    Amisfield, located near Lake Hayes. Photo: Supplied

    Amisfield wins coveted restaurant of the year award

    Queenstown restaurant Amisfield, named third best in the world by a prestigious US culinary magazine, has been crowned restaurant of the year in New Zealand's Good Food Awards.

    New Buckler Burn bridge opens in Glenorchy

    Pictured cutting the ribbon to open the Buckler Burn Hugo Bridge in Glenorchy on Saturday are ...

    New Buckler Burn bridge opens in Glenorchy

    A five-year project in Glenorchy has finally been completed.

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    REPORT & PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

    Multi-talented

    Drag queen Aubrey Haive performs during "Pride in the Lane" in Queenstown at the weekend.

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    Kebab order ends in costly court appearance

    Queenstown Courthouse. Photo supplied

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    Kebab order ends in costly court appearance

    An Australian tourist lost his wallet, then lost the plot, after his Queenstown kebab order was cancelled.

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    Drink driver’s offending ‘alarming’

    The sale and supply of alcohol in Invercargill is largely controlled by a licensing trust, a...

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    Drink driver’s offending ‘alarming’

    A Queenstown man caught drink-driving twice in three days had "utterly, utterly appalling" breath-alcohol levels, a judge says.

    Women’s ranks growing in Coastguard

    Coastguard volunteers (front, from left): Sarah Pucknell, Sarah Psalia and Sharyn Gingell-kent ...

    Women’s ranks growing in Coastguard

    It used to be an all-male domain but the Coastguard is fast becoming one with plenty of females.
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