Vacant strip woven into cultural space
Vacant strip woven into cultural space
A new outdoor space at Queenstown arts and cultural hub Te Atamira has been officially opened with cultural performances and a community carnival.
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Seven runners still going in ultra
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Seven runners still going in ultra
It has been a dark night of the soul for the last remaining runners in the Arrowtown Backyard Ultra.
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Liquor store ram-raided, car dumped in lake
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Liquor store ram-raided, car dumped in lake
Thieves have used a stolen vehicle to smash into a Frankton bottle store and make off with about $900 of alcohol.
Liquor store targeted before vehicle dumped in lake
Liquor store targeted before vehicle dumped in lake
A Frankton liquor store was targeted in an early-morning burglary before thieves dumped a stolen vehicle in Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown police say.
Buyer options as developer changes plan
Buyer options as developer changes plan
A Christchurch developer has scrapped plans for 44 apartments in a new development at Frankton.
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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents
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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents
The discharge of wastewater into the Shotover River represents not only a local environmental threat, but a fundamental governance failure, a Queenstown group says.
Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance
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
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
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
‘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
Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline
They say charity begins at home.
Hot pool complex full steam ahead
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
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
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
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
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
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.