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Planned film studio could have ‘massive flow-on effect’

A proposed $200m Queenstown film studio flagged for fast-track approval could have a "massive flow-on effect" for the region, making it easier to attract projects to the South, an industry leader says.

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Australian appointed as airport chief executive

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Australian appointed as airport chief executive

Australian aviation executive Shane O’Hare will take over the controls at Queenstown Airport from mid-September.

$200m film hub plan for Queenstown

Ayrburn Screen Hub backer Chris Meehan. Photo: ODT Files

$200m film hub plan for Queenstown

The backer of a proposed $200 million Queenstown film studio earmarked for fast-track approval says it will create hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy.

Overnight parking to be banned

A lakeside Queenstown street plagued by poor behaviour by freedom campers over the past six months will soon have a ban on overnight parking.

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Rumours run wild after false bus cuts post

Suburbs in Queenstown have some of the highest-priced properties in the country. File photo

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Rumours run wild after false bus cuts post

Misinformation on a Queenstown social media page about school bus service cuts forced two councils to issue statements and a school principal to reassure parents.

Shirtless Queenstown driver five times legal limit

A Queenstown man claimed he had not been driving after he recorded a breath-alcohol level five times the legal limit, a court has heard.

'I didn't do a runner': Arrowtown gallery owner

'I didn't do a runner': Arrowtown gallery owner

A high-end gallery owner has left Arrowtown’s main street owing a substantial sum.

Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament

Pictured on the steps of Parliament in Wellington yesterday are (from left) Labour MPs Tangi...

Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament

A plea for volunteer firefighters to be covered by ACC was delivered to the capital yesterday.

Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart

Southland's Bruce Winter, whose wife and son have both needed to use the Otago Southland Rescue...

Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart

You can bet Southlander Bruce Winter’s wife and eldest son will not be too far from his thoughts during a gruelling 230km bike ride today.

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‘Gap’ in care to be fixed

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‘Gap’ in care to be fixed

A new mental health and addictions service for young people in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is expected to begin operating later this year.

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Celeb chef’s huge Queenstown food hub

Sean Connolly in his new Queenstown venue. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Celeb chef’s huge Queenstown food hub

Culinary legend Sean Connolly and his team are applying the finishing touches to one of Queenstown’s most ambitious hospitality ventures.

Cannes ‘mind-blowing’ for Queenstown film-maker

Queenstown writer, creator and director Victoria Boult and n00b actor Jaxson Cook pictured on the...

Cannes ‘mind-blowing’ for Queenstown film-maker

Queenstowner Victoria Boult jokes she’s now officially a controversial Cannes film-maker.

Sowry’s new Olympic gig

Outgoing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry has just been elected as the new New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) chair.

Take a bow, Showbiz Queenstown

Foundation Showbiz Queenstown stalwart Fae Robertson, left, with Hilary Finnie whom she brought...

Take a bow, Showbiz Queenstown

With Showbiz Queenstown entering its second half-century with Into The Woods starting next week, it’s surely time to make a song and dance about it.

Local power couple behind feature film

Co-producer and cast member Lance Giles and his wife, writer/director Jordana Stott. PHOTO:...

Local power couple behind feature film

Today is hugely special for Queenstown couple Jordana Stott and Lance Giles.

World War 2 tribute in song

World War 2 tribute in song

Central Otago Regional Choir is performing in Arrowtown this Saturday in a tribute concert to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2.

Film feast for two-wheel devotees

Action like this should keep Big Bike Film Night film-goers on the edge of their seats. PHOTO:...

Film feast for two-wheel devotees

Eight inspirational short cycling films will be shown in Arrowtown and Glenorchy as The Big Bike Film Night dismounts in Arrowtown and Glenorchy this coming Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sake gold struck in home of sake

Celebrating their latest success, from left, are operations manager Yasuko Joll, director Richard...

Sake gold struck in home of sake

Queenstown's Zenkuro Sake owners and staff are super-happy about winning gold for their Zenkuro Drip Pressed Shizuku at the inaugural Tokyo Sake Challenge in Japan — they’re celebrating the brewery...

‘Honoured’ by national wins

xtravel founders Niki Davies, left, and Tori Keating at last weekend’s National Travel Industry...

‘Honoured’ by national wins

Two Queenstown travel agents have been honoured with the top awards at the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards.

Caribe has spread it wings

Behind the bar at Caribe on Fire are, from left, Santiago Bonhomme, Carolina Guajardo and Richard...

Caribe has spread it wings

The slice of Latin America on Queenstown’s Mall has just got bigger.

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