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World champ tackling favourite rivers

World champ tackling favourite rivers

Flying from his native Canada just to compete in a Queenstown/ Wānaka jetboat race this weekend might seem excessive, but for four-time world champ Gord Humphrey it makes perfect sense.

Landlords sought to plug in to solar

The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator’s about to start a ‘solar for renters’ trial in the...

Landlords sought to plug in to solar

Queenstown-Lakes landlords are being sought for a New Zealand-first pilot programme.

Macetown road permit system starts

Shotover 4WD Club member Pete Bersani, left, prepares to open the Macetown road gate this week as...

Macetown road permit system starts

Paid access to an iconic Otago historic reserve is about to go live.

Funding fuels trails’ future

Horse riders are among those encouraged to get a sneak peek of the new Project Tohu trail network...

Funding fuels trails’ future

As the saying goes, ‘build it and they will come’.

Trust’s charity drive delivers

NZ Open Charitable Trust trustee Sandi Young pictured with her kiwi artwork, one of 17 displayed...

Trust’s charity drive delivers

Three local charities will receive a slice of over $50,000, thanks to a newly-formed charitable trust and local businesses.

QMC founder’s 50-year legacy

Recalling Pat Farry’s contribution to Queenstown general practice: His widow Sue Farry and...

QMC founder’s 50-year legacy

The late Dr Pat Farry’s immense contribution to rural medicine and general practice education stemmed from his experience as a Queenstown GP. Philip Chandler examines his enduring...

World on show

The Remarks Dance Crew perform at last year’s festival. PHOTO: TIM SHOULTZ

World on show

More than 3300 people are expected to attend the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural Festival today, which this year coincides, fittingly, with Race Relations Day.

Second-hand to showstoppers

Victoria Peploe’s design was recognised as having the best use of fabric.

Second-hand to showstoppers

A community sustainable fashion event next Saturday promises a night of ‘‘upcycled couture and eco-chic extravagance’’, its organisers say.

Village unites for brigade

Arrowtown volunteer fireys, from left, Kelvin Perriman, Marcus Hammett, Murray Forward and Steve...

Village unites for brigade

Arrowtown Lifestyle Village’s recent annual Garden Party has broken its own fundraising record and boosted the village’s volunteer fire brigade coffers by $14,000.

Rivers will be roaring during race

Four-time world champ Canadian Gord Humphrey, pictured burning up Alberta’s Peace River, will...

Rivers will be roaring during race

For some thrilling jetboat racing at close quarters, the banks of Queenstown’s lower Shotover River will make a good viewing spot early afternoon this today.

Cricket club celebrates standouts

Cricket club celebrates standouts

A host of local cricketers have been recognised during last Friday’s Queenstown Cricket Club awards.

Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’

Local disc golfer Mikey Yu won last weekend’s 31st annual The Helicopter Line Queenstown Classic in the Gardens by a staggering 21 shots.

Chasing more Maadi magic

Members of Wakatipu High’s South Island gold medal-winning under-15 octuple sculls girls crew are...

Chasing more Maadi magic

A record-sized Wakatipu High rowing squad’s heading to Twizel’s Lake Ruataniwha for the massive national secondary schools Maadi Cup regatta with a huge target on their backs.

Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m

Granny Dennison’s Cottage at 11 Wiltshire St, Arrowtown.

Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m

One of the early cottages contributing to Arrowtown’s historic character is on the market.

Shotover St blockbuster for sale

CBD buying opportunities aren’t that common, Colliers’ Tim Stewart says.

Shotover St blockbuster for sale

A major Queenstown CBD commercial building with an all-up capital value (CV) of $36.4 million is for sale for the first time since it was built in the mid-to-late 2000s.

QLDC picks ‘compromise’ solution for wastewater disposal

QLDC picks ‘compromise’ solution for wastewater disposal

The direct discharge of wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant into the Kawarau River has been chosen as a ‘‘compromise’’ solution.

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Sir Rod Drury named New Zealander of the Year

Sir Rod Drury, of Queenstown, was last night named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te...

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Sir Rod Drury named New Zealander of the Year

Sir Rod Drury’s legacy will be one of ‘‘vision and generosity — proving that success and service can grow together’’.

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‘Bloody relieved’ council house sale money to go to reserve fund

The Arrowtown property sold by Queenstown Lakes District Council. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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‘Bloody relieved’ council house sale money to go to reserve fund

A Lake Hayes resident says she’s ‘‘bloody relieved’’ by the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s change of heart over the proceeds of the sale of an Arrowtown property.

Queenstown lakefront food stalls banned

The ban on food stalls at the lakefront will take effect on April 17. Photo: Guy Williams/ODT

Queenstown lakefront food stalls banned

Food stalls will be banned from the Queenstown lakefront after a council vote on measures dealing with health concerns, litter and traders blocking footpaths.

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Lack of funding stalls Central Otago bus plan

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Lack of funding stalls Central Otago bus plan

A proposal to operate public transport between towns in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is on the table but little public money is available to get the wheels turning.

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