Queenstown

Fuel crisis a ‘wake-up’ for Queenstown

A proponent of electrifying Queenstown says if anything good comes out of the global fuel crisis, it’ll be the acceleration of the Whakatipu’s transition away from fossil fuels.

Howards Dr roundabout rethink

Howards Dr roundabout rethink

The Howards Dr intersection with the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway may be signalised instead of becoming a roundabout, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says.

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Anger over cuts to staff parking

Remarkables Park staff could park here for free, but these will now be leased out for $1300 plus...

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Anger over cuts to staff parking

Anger is being expressed by businesses at a major Otago shopping centre facing a squeeze on staff parking.

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US visa holder spared conviction over crash

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US visa holder spared conviction over crash

The ‘‘vulnerability’’ of United States visa holders was a key factor in a judge deciding not to convict a Chinese software engineer over an Arrowtown crash.

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Q’town cable car accepted into fast-track process

An artist’s impression of the proposed Queenstown Cable Car. IMAGE: SOUTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE

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Q’town cable car accepted into fast-track process

A Queenstown Cable Car network proposal which intends to ‘‘liberate’’ the congestion-plagued town has entered the first stages of the fast-track process.

Frizzell reflects on long career

Artist Dick Frizzell (left) and Milford Galleries director Stephen Higginson with Frizzell’s...

Frizzell reflects on long career

Artist Dick Frizzell says it has taken ‘‘steely resolve’’ to continue producing work that challenges cultural boundaries.

South Island’s first ‘golden visa’ deal made

South Island’s first ‘golden visa’ deal made

A German family has clinched Queenstown’s — and the South Island’s — first Active Investor Plus (AIP) property deal just days after the rule change came into effect.

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Birthing mums forced to Dunedin

Queenstown women needing emergency transfers for the birth of their baby are now having to travel...

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Birthing mums forced to Dunedin

Queenstown women giving birth who need emergency out-of-town transfers are being taken to Dunedin rather than much-closer Invercargill.

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School bus changes ‘ridiculous’: principal

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School bus changes ‘ridiculous’: principal

About 150 Queenstown school children will be left at the bus stop next term after mooted school bus changes become reality.

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New programmes to aid tech sector

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New programmes to aid tech sector

An ambition to create a billion-dollar technology sector in Queenstown will take a significant step forward next year.

Jumping with joy

Jumping with joy

Future Queenstown basketball stars got a rare chance to mix with some of their idols at the weekend.

Less-mobile visitors have opportunity to scoot about

Jody Mowat and Paul Hoffman demonstrate their rental scooters.

Less-mobile visitors have opportunity to scoot about

When Jody Mowat and Paul Hoffman sustained injuries, the Queenstown pair each realised how difficult it was to move around and enjoy the area.

‘Southbase here for long haul’

Since the Queenstown Lakes district’s last revaluation in 2021, the value of residential housing...

‘Southbase here for long haul’

Ahead of Queenstown-Lakes’ estimated $3-to-$4 billion infrastructure build-out in the next nine years, one company’s getting the jump on expansion.

Developer fuels food security

KiwiHarvest boss Gary Hough, right, and James Clarke Property founder James Clarke with the...

Developer fuels food security

A Queenstown property developer has dug in to support local food rescue charity Kiwi-Harvest.

Going the distance for health charity

Going the distance for health charity

By aligning herself with a charity, a Queenstown runner on the comeback trail has an extra spring in her step.

Kiwi artist’s tiki tour de force

This Dick Frizzell oil painting, originally produced as a watercolour for akids’ charity, will...

Kiwi artist’s tiki tour de force

A Queenstown exhibition by influential Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell featuring the iconic Māori tiki is being touted as nationally significant.

Contract wrangle over

Two purchasers of FCL CL Ltd’s Clubhouse Lane development have taken the developer to the High...

Contract wrangle over

A Queenstown developer’s run out of legal road in his bid to cancel two off-the-plan apartment sales in his Clubhouse Lane development in Jack’s Point.

Designer picks holes with The Hills

New look coming: A redesign of Arrowtown’s The Hills private golf course is due to start next week.

Designer picks holes with The Hills

An Aussie golf course architect redesigning Arrowtown’s The Hills has taken a gentle swing at the championship course’s original layout — however, the original designer’s relatively unfazed.

A’town muscles up for character fight

A’town muscles up for character fight

Arrowtown Inc’s gearing up to appeal the removal of design guidelines from the district plan that protect the township’s special character.

A line-up designed to inspire

A line-up designed to inspire

A powerhouse line-up of inspiring women’s been confirmed for this year’s Westpac Queenstown Women in Business Conference.

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