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    Tourism Conservation Alliance spokesman Mark Quickfall, of Queenstown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill

    A coalition of leading tourism operators says New Zealand’s new tourism export target is ‘‘unachievable’’ unless the country’s conservation management system is overhauled urgently.

    Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash

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    Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash

    Five people are injured following a crash at Kawarau Bridge on State Highway 6 / Gibbston Highway this morning. 

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    Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone

    Still popular: Food stalls at the lake end of Queenstown Mall this week. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

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    Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone

    One of Queenstown’s longest-serving food stallholders hopes recent talks with council staff will lead to a better outcome for everyone.

    Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’

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    Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’

    A 9.9% average rates rise is locked in for the Queenstown Lakes district after councillors unanimously approved the 2026-27 annual plan on Thursday.

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    Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’

    Ayrburn developer Chris Meehan. PHOTO: VAUGHAN BROOKFIELD

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    Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’

    One of the Queenstown Lakes’ most prolific developers has stepped down from his company ‘‘for health reasons’’.

    Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona

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    Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona

    Cardrona turned on a bluebird day for the opening of its alpine resort, two weeks after originally planned.

    Councillor’s reserve reservations

    Councillor’s reserve reservations

    Local councillor Matt Wong believes it is the council’s duty to protect reserves, and the likes of Guy Hingston’s roading project "should normally go through a very stringent consultation process...

    Lot 6 land row heads back to court

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    Lot 6 land row heads back to court

    Property developer Remarkables Park (RPL) is appealing a Land Valuation Tribunal decision despite its finding the company’s been underpaid for land, known as Lot 6.

    Cable car webinar

    An artist’s impression of the proposed Queenstown cable car station in Frankton. Image: Southern...

    Cable car webinar

    Southern Infrastructure is hosting a free online webinar on July 6 for Whakatipu residents to learn more about its proposed Queenstown Cable Car project.

    LOTR fandom film

    LOTR fandom film

    An independent short film, exploring "grief, belonging and the power of community through the lens of The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) fandom", will be shot in Queenstown in late October.

    Michelin stars

    The Michelin star system is a European restaurant rating system. Photo: Reuters

    Michelin stars

    Some Whakatipu restaurants may be on tenterhooks before the country’s first Michelin-starred eateries are announced this coming Monday night.

    AI is rewriting travel — we should help build it

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    AI is rewriting travel — we should help build it

    Tourism and travel are in the middle of one of the most significant periods of change the industry has seen in decades.

    St John stalwart gains recognition

    PHOTO: CALEB COTTON-EVERETT

    St John stalwart gains recognition

    Arrowtowner Kelvin Perriman’s 35 years’ service to St John — now almost 37 years — was recognised at its recent district awards night in Cromwell.

    Circus rolls in

    Weber  family members (from left) Dalton (17), Dylan (16), Kiarnna (18, above), Kaleah (14),...

    Circus rolls in

    Weber Bros Entertainment’s The Circus is coming to Queenstown for a two-week run from next Friday.

    Beyond the Cones

    The latest rating valuations for the Whakatipu, based on a property’s likely sale price last...

    Beyond the Cones

    The Arts Hole gallery in Frankton’s Country Lane is hosting the opening night of a new exhibition, Beyond the Cones, on Saturday from 5pm.

    Argentinian reaps just desserts

    Patagonia Chocolates’ Alex Gimenez. Photo: Philip Chandler

    Argentinian reaps just desserts

    Alex Gimenez came to Queenstown to be a hang gliding pilot, but within a day or two of arriving he conceived the idea for a business that has firmly found its sweet spot.

    Not playing the man people know

    The Traitors NZ Queenstown contestant Aaron Fleming. Photo: supplied

    Not playing the man people know

    A well-known Queenstowner is expected to make the third-season finale of gripping TV series The Traitors NZ this coming Monday.

    Going the extra mile for the community

    Pavilion GM Robbie McGillivray with May’s ‘Good Egg’, Francine de Salingre. Photo: Philip...

    Going the extra mile for the community

    Francine de Salingre, a Queenstowner who loves setting up people for success, is last month’s ‘Good Egg’.

    Gold, grit and forbidden love

    Central Otago novelist Sophie Rogers. Photo: Connor Diver

    Gold, grit and forbidden love

    Sophie Rogers’ second novel returns to the 1860s Central Otago gold rush era of her first novel, but delves deeper into the marginalised people of the era.

    Bulls stay in the fight

    Wakatipu fullback Matt Saunders passes in the tackle against Matakanui Combined in a mud-soaked...

    Bulls stay in the fight

    Arrowtown Bulls’ rugby captain is thrilled with his team’s make-or-break away win against Alexandra last Saturday.
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