Queenstown

Mayoral hopefuls pressed for views

Five mayoral candidates battled over who was the best qualified to fight the Queenstown Lakes’ corner in Wellington in the first debate of the local body election season last night.

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Council confirms CCO water option

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Council confirms CCO water option

The Queenstown District Council has backed its new water delivery option.

Lakeview development ‘ready to go’

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

$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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.