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Fears over 'open-slather' for freedom camping
A new camping bylaw will not push people on to rural roads, a Queenstown district councillor said yesterday.
Queenstown shark business jumps hurdle
Queenstown shark business jumps hurdle
A submersible shark vessel business has leapt over the first legal barrier to build and operate at a new wharf in Queenstown.
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Petition seeks to bring ODIs back to resort
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Petition seeks to bring ODIs back to resort
Queenstown has once again lost out on hosting a one-day international (ODI) cricket match this summer — but questions remain as to whether it even pitched for one.
Mayoral hopefuls pressed for views
Mayoral hopefuls pressed for views
Five mayoral candidates battled over who was the best qualified to fight the Queenstown Lakes’ corner in Wellington in the first debate of the local body election season last night.
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Council confirms CCO water option
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Council confirms CCO water option
The Queenstown District Council has backed its new water delivery option.
Lakeview development ‘ready to go’
Lakeview development ‘ready to go’
More than six years after Queenstown’s council signed a deal to develop the Lakeview site, construction is expected to begin this year.
$14m airport dividend to go towards council debt
$14m airport dividend to go towards council debt
A Queenstown Airport dividend of just over $14million will go straight to paying down Queenstown council’s debt.
Donation ‘above and beyond’
Donation ‘above and beyond’
KiwiHarvest Queenstown and Central Lakes branch manager Gary Hough (centre) receives $3000 worth of groceries donated by Pak’nSave Queenstown owners Anthony and Michelle King recently.
Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown
Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown
A high-profile two-time Olympic champion is recovering after a “very terrible accident” while training near Queenstown.
Grandson inspires children's book
Grandson inspires children's book
Arrowtown artist Jenny Mehrtens has added a string to her bow.
Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot
Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot
When Queenstowner Sam Coulthard first volunteered at Winter Pride — then Gay Ski Week — he had no idea a few short years later he’d own it.
The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true
The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true
Four huge New Zealand artists are set to perform at a new Queenstown music festival next year.
Axe to fall on Queenstown Gardens firs
Axe to fall on Queenstown Gardens firs
A long-term plan to fell Douglas firs in the Queenstown Gardens has got the green light, despite ‘‘mixed’’ public submissions on the idea.
Govt help needed for regional deals: Lewers
Govt help needed for regional deals: Lewers
Queenstown District Mayor Glyn Lewers questions the point of any regional deal if the government is not going to "come to the party" financially.
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Snow sets up skifields for spring
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Snow sets up skifields for spring
Dumps of snow over the past fortnight have set up Queenstown’s skifields nicely for spring, NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says.
New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k
New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k
The new Queenstown Airport chief executive’s starting salary is $576,000 per annum.
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Ratepayers ‘exposed’ without liability change
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Ratepayers ‘exposed’ without liability change
Changes to building consent rules will hopefully prevent similar claims to one that exposed ratepayers to a $160 million lawsuit, the Queenstown Lakes District Council says.
Call for feedback on riverside reserves plan
Call for feedback on riverside reserves plan
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is asking the community to share their thoughts on a draft development plan for the Arrowtown riverside reserves, a network of public reserves that line the...
Queenstown’s Amisfield nets restaurant of the year award
Queenstown’s Amisfield nets restaurant of the year award
Queenstown restaurant Amisfield, named third-best in the world by a prestigious United States culinary magazine, has been crowned restaurant of the year in New Zealand’s Good Food Awards.
Amisfield wins coveted restaurant of the year award
Amisfield wins coveted restaurant of the year award
Queenstown restaurant Amisfield, named third best in the world by a prestigious US culinary magazine, has been crowned restaurant of the year in New Zealand's Good Food Awards.