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Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

Amisfield executive chef Vaughan Mabee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

Queenstown and Wānaka chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union isn't happy the govt spent millions to entice tasters to NZ.

Final blast work on bluff next week

Blasting to clear potential dangers on the Nevis Bluff is due to end next week.

10 submitters on Shotover wastewater application

The Shotover wastewater treatment plant. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

10 submitters on Shotover wastewater application

Just 10 submissions have been received on a controversial application for the Shotover wastewater treatment plant.

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French investor spends $19m on third Queenstown property

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French investor spends $19m on third Queenstown property

A Frenchman who loves Queenstown has bought a third historic property in The Mall.

‘Huge result’ for history-making Wakatipu school cricketers

Wakatipu High’s region-winning 1st XI, interspersed with coaches — back row, from left, Craig...

‘Huge result’ for history-making Wakatipu school cricketers

Wakatipu High’s top cricket side’s won the Otago/Southland 1st XI Cup final for the first time and qualified for next month’s national finals.

Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline

The Hope Home 2.0 is the middle of three, three-storey terraced properties on Queenstown Hill —...

Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline

They say charity begins at home.

Hot pool complex full steam ahead

Bathe by Aluume’s due to open this coming Monday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Hot pool complex full steam ahead

Subject to council sign-off, central Queenstown’s first hot pools’ complex is due to open this coming Monday.

Marathon man doing it 30 times over

Queenstown’s Jack Brownie hits the trails

PICTURE: PHILIP CASTILLEJA

Marathon man doing it 30 times over

The number 30 has a special meaning for Queenstown’s Jack Brownie this month.

Young pilot's soaring ambition

Queenstowner Carly Sherriff, who’s just been awarded a Pauwels Flying Scholarship, pictured with...

Young pilot's soaring ambition

A young Queenstown aviator has just been awarded a prestigious scholarship to help make her dream come true.

Transplanted Aucklander's lasting Queenstown legacy

Transplanted Aucklander's lasting Queenstown legacy

Having founded the Wakatipu High School Foundation and resuscitated the Whakatipu Rowing Club, Wayne Foley’s left a lasting local legacy. He tells Philip Chandler how those involvements...

Christmas Show’s now a triple treat

Elton Leatherbarrow, left, who plays Olaf, Ivy Sim (Aroha) and Darcey Dwyer (Rudolph). PHOTO:...

Christmas Show’s now a triple treat

Catering to demand, Queenstown’s long-running Christmas Show is extending from two performances to three.

Carnival kicks off creative corner

Te Atamira programmes manager Breda McCarthy, left, and comms and marketing manager Rachel...

Carnival kicks off creative corner

An outdoor space, years in the dreaming, will be officially opened this Sunday, ahead of a special ‘community carnival’.

Pavilion makes cool move

Pavilion makes cool move

It's getting frosty at Queenstown Central’s Pavilion Bar & Kitchen.

Hidden gems on the menu

Village Picnic owner Philippa Potaka. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Hidden gems on the menu

A ‘mystery picnic’ experience where visitors can enjoy the Whakatipu’s hidden gems at a slower pace has been launched in Queenstown.

Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge

Olympians Max Brown, left, and Marcus Daniell training for the Queenstown Marathon with weighted...

Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge

As if running their first marathon in Queenstown isn’t burden enough, two Kiwi Olympians will also potentially carry up to 20kg extra to support their chosen charity.

Firefighting bodybuilder’s hot streak

Queenstown Airport senior firefighter Stephanie Caruso is on a bodybuilding winning streak.

Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point

From left, Falconer project team Julia Franklin and Willie Baddeley with new NZ Sotheby’s...

Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point

Premium realtor New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s (NZSIR) become the exclusive sales agent for Queenstown’s Jack’s Point luxury residential developer, Falconer.

Patersons’ restructure bears fruit

Patersons board chair/principal surveyor Stephen Popenhagen. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Patersons’ restructure bears fruit

A national award for a South Island land development consultancy comes after it was completely restructured under Queenstown-based board chair/principal surveyor Stephen Popenhagen.

Queenstown restaurants on Michelin's radar

Amisfield restaurant near Arrowtown has been named restaurant of the year by Cuisine. PHOTOS:...

Queenstown restaurants on Michelin's radar

For the first time in 125 years the Michelin guide will include restaurants from Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Violent incident at court

Violent incident at court

Police rushed to the Queenstown District Court yesterday after a violent incident in the courthouse’s foyer about 2.20pm.

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