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How childhood dream inspired Queenstown chef to win two Michelin stars

How childhood dream inspired Queenstown chef to win two Michelin stars

Adding a Michelin Star to his Queenstown restaurant's name has been the lifetime dream for chef Paul Froggatt - and now, he has two.

Chef ‘speechless’ over award of two Michelin stars

Essence chef Paul Frogatt (left) with Gwendal Poullennec, international director of The Michelin...

Chef ‘speechless’ over award of two Michelin stars

A Queenstown restaurant officially holds the title of New Zealand’s best eatery after being awarded two Michelin stars.

Special Michelin honour for Queenstown restaurant

Two tasting menus at Essence in Queenstown stood out to Michelin inspectors.

Four vehicles involved in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash

Four vehicles involved in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash

One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a four-vehicle crash between Glenorchy and Queenstown yesterday.

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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land

The Department of Conservation has renewed a 30-year concession for the Matthews family’s 1938...

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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land

The future of a long-standing private Kinloch crib, sitting on Crown land, remains up in the air.

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Land bought up by open-space advocate

Queenstown Lakes District councillor Samuel Belk. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Land bought up by open-space advocate

A Queenstown farmer, who is also a district councillor, has bought more rural Gibbston land to shut it off from development and teach people about the area’s history.

Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off

Skiers ride the main chairlift at Coronet Peak skifield.

Two seriously injured in crash

Two seriously injured in crash

Two people with serious injuries were flown to Dunedin Hospital after a crash near Queenstown at the weekend.

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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill

Tourism Conservation Alliance spokesman Mark Quickfall, of Queenstown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill

A coalition of leading tourism operators says New Zealand’s new tourism export target is ‘‘unachievable’’ unless the country’s conservation management system is overhauled urgently.

Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash

Five people are injured following a crash at Kawarau Bridge on State Highway 6 / Gibbston Highway this morning.

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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone

Still popular: Food stalls at the lake end of Queenstown Mall this week. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone

One of Queenstown’s longest-serving food stallholders hopes recent talks with council staff will lead to a better outcome for everyone.

Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’

Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’

A 9.9% average rates rise is locked in for the Queenstown Lakes district after councillors unanimously approved the 2026-27 annual plan on Thursday.

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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’

Ayrburn developer Chris Meehan. PHOTO: VAUGHAN BROOKFIELD

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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’

One of the Queenstown Lakes’ most prolific developers has stepped down from his company ‘‘for health reasons’’.

Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona

Cardrona turned on a bluebird day for the opening of its alpine resort, two weeks after originally planned.

Councillor’s reserve reservations

Local councillor Matt Wong believes it is the council’s duty to protect reserves, and the likes of Guy Hingston’s roading project "should normally go through a very stringent consultation process...

Lot 6 land row heads back to court

Lot 6 land row heads back to court

Property developer Remarkables Park (RPL) is appealing a Land Valuation Tribunal decision despite its finding the company’s been underpaid for land, known as Lot 6.

Cable car webinar

An artist’s impression of the proposed Queenstown cable car station in Frankton. Image: Southern...

Cable car webinar

Southern Infrastructure is hosting a free online webinar on July 6 for Whakatipu residents to learn more about its proposed Queenstown Cable Car project.

LOTR fandom film

An independent short film, exploring "grief, belonging and the power of community through the lens of The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) fandom", will be shot in Queenstown in late October.

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