Stepping up to the challenge
Stepping up to the challenge
The countdown is on for a fun charity running race in Queenstown’s CBD with $3000 up for grabs.
Q’town’s snow stars
Q’town’s snow stars
Seven Queenstowners are in the mix for the 2025 Snow Sports New Zealand Awards.
Gold from the Gold Coast
Gold from the Gold Coast
Competing for New Zealand, two Wakatipu High athletes each won two golds at the recent 2025 School Sport Australia Cross Country champs on the Gold Coast.
First step on governance ladder
First step on governance ladder
New Zealand-owned MTF Finance has taken onboard a Queenstown-based co-franchisee as a board table observer and contributor.
Reel rivals to hit the lake
Reel rivals to hit the lake
Anglers will be vying for glory in GY next Saturday.
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.