Visitor options open from new Walter Peak zone
New visitor experiences are being planned for one of Queenstown’s most special pieces of land.
Arrowtown 'becoming suburb of Auckland'
'Status postcode' but Arrowtown risks ‘losing our community’
Arrowtown is becoming ‘‘a suburb of Parnell’’, a real estate agent says, as its house prices climb to the highest in New Zealand.
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Hub consent: fast-track a ‘kangaroo court’
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Hub consent: fast-track a ‘kangaroo court’
A Queenstown Lakes district councillor has launched a broadside against the whole fast-track process, calling it a ‘‘kangaroo court’’.
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Safety lapses in Queenstown jetboat crash
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Safety lapses in Queenstown jetboat crash
Passengers who suffered deep cuts, bruising and a fracture when a Queenstown jetboat crashed into a canyon wall did not get a proper safety briefing, an investigation has found.
Festival a tribute to the community
Festival a tribute to the community
The Arrowtown Autumn Festival was officially opened for the 40th time in the historic village yesterday afternoon.
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
A temporary ban on freedom camping at the foot of Mt Iron has been extended.
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Three Queenstown sections sold in $100 million deal
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Three Queenstown sections sold in $100 million deal
An Auckland-based property development and investment firm has spent about $100 million on three strategic parcels of land in Queenstown.
Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours
Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours
A controversial Queenstown screen hub has been granted fast-track approval despite intense opposition from homeowners in one of New Zealand's most expensive streets.
War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties
War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties
The conflict in the Middle East has prompted increased interest in multi-million-dollar New Zealand properties, the head of a luxury real estate company says.
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
The Australian behind a massive development proposal for Queenstown has made a third bid for fast-track approval.
Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration
Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration
Country rugby really was the winner on the day.
Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue
Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue
Two people have been awarded New Zealand Bravery Medals for their actions at a tragedy in Glenorchy just over three years ago.
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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction
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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction
A Queenstown man hurled a tirade of abuse at a woman last year after he became enraged she was walking dogs off-lead in a wildlife reserve.
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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared
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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared
A prominent Queenstown property investor says a council proposal to allow 24m-high buildings across a large section of the central business district would make the resort town less walkable.
Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold
Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold
A "sold" sticker has gone on two holiday cottages below Frankton Rd.
Plum industrial land worth $7.7m on market
Plum industrial land worth $7.7m on market
Wide interest is expected in a rare parcel of vacant industrial land for sale in the premium part of Queenstown’s main industrial area.
Turf’s up at school
Turf’s up at school
It's probably the envy of every other school in the Whakatipu.
Irish eyes are smiling
Irish eyes are smiling
Queenstown dominated teams shone at the recent national Gaelic champs in Wellington which 73 local Gaels club players attended.
A Battle of the Basin for the ages
A Battle of the Basin for the ages
Has the Battle of the Basin ever had a better stage?
Frankton bookshop becomes reality
Frankton bookshop becomes reality
A new bookshop at Frankton’s Country Lane is a safe place for ‘‘nerds and geeks’’, its owners say.