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Conservationist from an early age
American Paul Brainerd, co-developer of The Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge, who died last month, has left behind extraordinary examples of conservation and philanthropy.
Woman going wrong way ‘struck out’ at officer
Woman going wrong way ‘struck out’ at officer
A Queenstown woman allegedly assaulted a police officer after driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Arrowtown on Saturday.
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ORC urged to step up over buses
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ORC urged to step up over buses
As Wakatipu High School looks to ease its school bus woes, the ORC says a recently introduced after-school service is a trial that is "not intended to address the withdrawal of Ministry of Education services at all".
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Trust distributing $380k to causes in first round
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Trust distributing $380k to causes in first round
A newly revived charitable trust is splitting $379,770 among 11 local and regional community causes in its first funding round.
Resort’s record property scorecard
Resort’s record property scorecard
Arrowtown's Millbrook Resort recorded record property sales in the countdown to the 105th New Zealand Open which starts today across its two golf courses.
Arrowtown charity bowls event on a roll
Arrowtown charity bowls event on a roll
There were two winners of last week’s fourth Forsyth Barr Business Roll Up Challenge, this year played for the first time at the Arrowtown Bowling Club.
Seven Q’town reps in NZ team
Seven Q’town reps in NZ team
New Zealand’s under-18 men’s ice hockey team selected for next week’s Division 3 Group A U18 world champs in Hong Kong has a heavy Queenstown contingent.
Hometown ball tracker
Hometown ball tracker
While this New Zealand Open’s showcasing some amazing Queenstown golfers, another local’s getting involved for the first time in broadcasting the event.
The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’
The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’
In a novel concept, about 25 Queenstown mates cumulatively chipped in $25k for a slot in this week’s NZ Open pro-am — and, fittingly, decided who’ll represent them via a game of golf.
From cellar to conservation
From cellar to conservation
Arrowtowner Nicky Sygrove’s about to swap grapes for greenery.
Queenstown gown business taking flight
Queenstown gown business taking flight
Balfour farm-raised Queenstowner Laura King had been looking for an ‘‘out the gate’’ business idea.
Festival marks decade of brewing
Festival marks decade of brewing
The Cargo Collective’s ‘Summer Haze’ hazy beer festival in Arthurs Point today will be a double celebration.
Educational trust’s helped 70-plus students
Educational trust’s helped 70-plus students
Named after local environmental activist and council watchdog, the late Margaret Templeton, Templeton Way — between the council offices and Queenstown Memorial Centre— is one the resort’s tiniest...
Trailblazing fundraiser
Trailblazing fundraiser
You couldn’t accuse Queenstown Trails Trust’s (QTT) boss of sitting back for the final $430,000 needed for the vital Park Ridge to Kawarau Falls Bridge off-road trail to be built.
The saviour of the NZ Open
The saviour of the NZ Open
It’s no exaggeration to say we wouldn’t have the New Zealand Open at Arrowtown’s Millbrook, or anywhere, without the golf tournament’s chairman, John Hart. The former All Blacks coach discusses the...
Cancer care milestone in Queenstown
Cancer care milestone in Queenstown
It's described as a game-changer for Queenstown, and the wider Central Lakes.
Fireys’ special call-out
Fireys’ special call-out
Queenstown fireys had an early-morning call-out to Fergburger on Tuesday.
Big names drop in to Millbrook
Big names drop in to Millbrook
Queenstown's got a new fan.
Home turf advantage
Home turf advantage
There's at least one Queenstowner quietly stoked summer missed the memo.
Local teen cracks Open
Local teen cracks Open
It's the stuff dreams are made of.