Proposal could lift affordable housing
A prominent developer has proposed turning one of Queenstown’s last and best-known farms into a 1242-home subdivision.
Young gymnast off to nationals
Young gymnast off to nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher is running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles.
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater discharge
The public can now have their say on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
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Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments
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Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments
A former mayoral candidate has taken pot shots at the Queenstown Lakes District mayor’s political performance during debate evenings.
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.
Swimmers lapping up success
Swimmers lapping up success
Queenstown Swimming Club is celebrating both in and out of the pool.
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
Queenstown chippy scooped up
Queenstown chippy scooped up
Queenstown's Anna and Erik Arndt have cashed in their chips - or rather, their fish and chips.
Comp ‘way to give back’
Comp ‘way to give back’
A leading Arrowtown-raised dancer, teacher and choreographer staged the inaugural Queenstown Dance Awards over three days this month.
Art-making at Ayrburn
Art-making at Ayrburn
An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher’s running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles, all with a convivial drink in hand.
Willing our community on
Willing our community on
Think about leaving something in your will that will have a lasting benefit for your local community.
Trust expands grants
Trust expands grants
Coinciding with its 50th anniversary celebrations, major Queenstown/Cromwell law firm Mactodd is revitalising its charitable trust.
First dibs on a Dibble
First dibs on a Dibble
Passer-by on Queenstown’s Gorge Rd on Tuesday were greeted by the rare sight of some seriously large bronze sculptures being lifted off a truck.
Then there were five . . .
Then there were five . . .
Two Whakatipu organisations have moved ever closer to winning a head-turning, transformative $100,000 each.
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue are putting their dough into more than just fresh bread.
Rockfall warning after wild day in Queenstown
Rockfall warning after wild day in Queenstown
Road users in Queenstown are warned to watch out for rockfall today, as more heavy rain may have saturated hills.
Queenstown road re-opens after flooding closure
Queenstown road re-opens after flooding closure
A key road in Queenstown has re-opened to stop/go traffic management after being closed for most of the afternoon.
Lightning strike knocks out power to Queenstown properties
Lightning strike knocks out power to Queenstown properties
Six addresses lost power this morning after a property got struck by lightning in Queenstown.
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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging
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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers said the government was doing little to engage with councils as it provided conflicted messaging.