SUBSCRIBER
New bylaw a ‘balancing act’
SUBSCRIBER
New bylaw a ‘balancing act’
Making a new freedom camping bylaw for the Queenstown Lakes district has required a "tightrope balancing act", a councillor says.
Iconic Queenstown farm valued at $33 million on market
Iconic Queenstown farm valued at $33 million on market
One of Queenstown’s most recognisable landscapes is up for grabs - with a rateable valuation of $33 million
SUBSCRIBER
Firefighters’ ACC petition presented to committee
SUBSCRIBER
Firefighters’ ACC petition presented to committee
NZ risks losing the "cornerstone" of its emergency services if volunteer firefighters are asked to carry an unfair burden, Queenstown’s volunteer fire brigade secretary says.
$1.8m in repairs, over $600k in legal bills
Wastewater treatment plant cost QLDC $1.8m in repairs, over $600k in legal bills
Queenstown Lakes District Council spent more than $1.8 million on repairs to its troubled Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant before racking up almost $600,000 in legal bills over compliance failures.
Driving tech growth without more traffic
Driving tech growth without more traffic
Technology Queenstown’s (TQ) founder says the tech development agency is aiming to grow local travel and hospitality tech, in particular — but without worsening traffic congestion.
Family found after 80 years
Family found after 80 years
Having thought she was an only child all her life, long-time Queenstowner Erina McLean says she’s thrilled to have learnt otherwise.
Old words ahead of a new election
Old words ahead of a new election
Just days out from the local body elections, it occurs to me as much as things change, they stay the same.
Bus battle reignites
Bus battle reignites
I am dismayed to see that the Ministry of Education are once again trying to shirk their responsibility to provide school buses locally.
Accidental author changing minds
Accidental author changing minds
There was no one book that made Chanelle Moriah a writer.
Spoofer Murray’s first NZ title
Spoofer Murray’s first NZ title
Veteran Queenstown architect Murray Cockburn, who first brought the coin game, spoofing, to the resort, has won his first New Zealand title.
Showcasing Whakatipu wildlife
Showcasing Whakatipu wildlife
Entries for Whakatipu Wildlife Trust’s (WWT) annual wildlife photography comp close next Wednesday.
Church farewells Stanley St
Church farewells Stanley St
A milestone in Queenstown’s church and community life is being brought up today.
Kitchen confidence on the menu
Kitchen confidence on the menu
Happiness House is running a free cooking programme for Queenstowners keen to become handier in the kitchen.
Luring locals into fly fishing
Luring locals into fly fishing
Experienced Wakatipu Anglers Club members are preparing to teach newbies the joys of catching trout on the fly at its annual beginner fly fishing course on October 25.
Paper fleet protest
Paper fleet protest
Paper boats set sail on Queenstown’s Horne Creek last Sunday during an event to support the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Day spa pops bubbles
Day spa pops bubbles
Queenstown's Body Sanctum has beaten off seven other nominees to win ‘New Zealand’s Best Day Spa 2025’ in the 11th annual World Spa Awards.
Saving carpet from landfill
Saving carpet from landfill
A Queenstowner is turning surplus carpet destined for landfill into mats, rugs and runners.
Surprise triathlete
Surprise triathlete
If you’d told Wakatipu Premiers’ rugby halfback James Valentine three years ago he’d be a New Zealand-representative triathlete, he’d not have believed you.
A scenic grind
A scenic grind
Billed as "the most scenic bike adventure in New Zealand", the third Glenorchy Grind is being held at the head of the lake this Saturday.
Arrowtown reels in region’s Highland dancers
Arrowtown reels in region’s Highland dancers
There'll be flinging, jigging and reeling galore at the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall this Saturday, during the second Queenstown Highland Dancing Competition.