Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas
The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is moving ahead with plans to complete a brand-new 5km track along the Hāwea River, aiming to have it ready by Christmas this year.
Installation focuses on AI’s power
Installation focuses on AI’s power
A thought-provoking, award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend.
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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights
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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights
A 96-section residential subdivision is planned for a block of land above Queenstown which sold for $33 million earlier this year.
Crown Range reopens amid warning of widespread black ice
Crown Range reopens amid warning of widespread black ice
The Crown Range has reopened after being closed overnight but Queenstown authorities are warning drivers to look out for widespread black ice.
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Migrant tenants 'easy prey' for landlords
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Migrant tenants 'easy prey' for landlords
A migrant worker being charged $250 a week to couch-surf in Queenstown is an example of ongoing abuse in the town, a social leader says.
Queenstown landlord fined $113k
22 tenants in five-bedroom home: Queenstown landlord fined $113k
A Queenstown landlord chose to ignore tenancy rules by housing 22 mainly migrant workers in a five-bedroom house, converted garages and a shed.
King’s honour for home-grown cop
King’s honour for home-grown cop
Little recognised in Queenstown last month was the awarding of a gong to home-grown Terri Middleton.
Arrowtowners backing new ‘back road’ bus
Arrowtowners backing new ‘back road’ bus
Arrowtown Village Association’s (AVA) chairperson’s encouraging Arrowtowners to patronise the new ‘back road’ bus service to Queenstown to either commute to work or otherwise enjoy the CBD.
‘Mr Hospo’ changes course
‘Mr Hospo’ changes course
Till a few years ago, if you ventured into Queenstown’s CBD after dark you’d likely find Evan Thomas somewhere on the door.
Billy’s namesake approves
Billy’s namesake approves
Visiting newly restored Ayrburn homestead Billy’s — the last food and beverage venue in a sprawling hospo precinct near Arrowtown — was extra special for Eastern Southland farmer William Paterson...
‘Digital oracles’ to speak in Queenstown
‘Digital oracles’ to speak in Queenstown
A thought-provoking award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend.
Tse the moment with poet laureate
Tse the moment with poet laureate
New Zealand’s Poet Laureate will perform in Queenstown for one night only next month.
Queenstown’s sister act
Queenstown’s sister act
Excitement's building — and just a few nerves — for Queenstown sisters taking to the stage next weekend for Invercargill Musical Theatre’s two-week season of Matilda the Musical.
She’s living locally, working globally
She’s living locally, working globally
Kylie Brittain is one of those few Queenstowners who can truly say they work on the world stage.
The rubber meets the road, again
The rubber meets the road, again
Queenstowner Paul Robertson’s come full circle.
The ‘Steam Train’ is stoked
The ‘Steam Train’ is stoked
Ahead of their White Horse Cup challenge this Saturday, and finals the following two weekends, the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s longtime no.7’s in a confident mood.
Polly back on the Wild side
Polly back on the Wild side
As Queenstowner Polly Bennetts can attest, there’s no place like home.
Glenorchy to host the she-mazing race
Glenorchy to host the she-mazing race
It's shaping up to be an epic ladies’ day out.
Rental frustrations drive tenant match-making app
Rental frustrations drive tenant match-making app
A tenant who lived in Queenstown for three years until his rental was put on Airbnb and he couldn’t find another has co-created a free house-sharing app.
New property management player
New property management player
An experienced Queenstown residential property manager has set up business this week in partnership with a valuation company.