Boat safety refresher
Boat safety refresher
If you’re going boating this summer, a ‘what you need to know’ session at Queenstown’s The Crown pub this coming Tuesday will be invaluable.
Weed it and reap at flower show
Weed it and reap at flower show
It's shaping up to be a spring spectacular — even if the weather hasn’t exactly got the memo yet.
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Grief, grit and Fiordland truths
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Grief, grit and Fiordland truths
Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys.
Meet your council candidates
Meet your council candidates
There’s now just over a fortnight remaining until Queenstowners will have to make a choice about the people they want sitting around the council table to lead the district for the next three years ...
‘Offering my leadership skills’
‘Offering my leadership skills’
Though Darren Rewi has missed mayoral forums in Queenstown, Wānaka and Arrowtown over the past two weeks, Philip Chandler tracked him down in Taiwan last week to ask him why he is...
Ferry services expanded
Ferry services expanded
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.
Conditions challenging for adventure race
Conditions challenging for adventure race
More than 800 women rafted, hiked, biked and orienteered their way around Glenorchy during the 19th Spring Challenge, established as the first women’s adventure race.
Queenstown ferry service extended
Queenstown ferry service extended
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
Lakes District Hospital is getting a much-needed cut of a $100 million government health grant, aimed at upgrading hospitals across the country.
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.
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Submissions on discharge open to public
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Submissions on discharge open to public
The right to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River near Queenstown — happening now under emergency powers — and a planned diversion channel will be subjected to public scrutiny.
The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings
The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings
The man who once ran for Parliament with no policies and the slogan "I don't know anything about politics, but I'll give it a go" has returned, this time, with spray paint.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Proposal could lift affordable housing
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.
Swimmers lapping up success
Swimmers lapping up success
Queenstown Swimming Club is celebrating both in and out of the pool.