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...
Fireys’ special call-out
Fireys’ special call-out
Queenstown fireys had an early-morning call-out to Fergburger on Tuesday.
Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%
Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%
Seventy-four percent of Queenstown Lakes residents say their quality of life is good or extremely good in the latest 2025 Quality of Life Survey.
Mental approach key to race
Mental approach key to race
Wānaka athlete Hamish Elliott claimed first place at the Coast to Coast earlier this month, describing the race as ‘the pinnacle of multisport’.
Musical playground, turf land trust grants
Musical playground, turf land trust grants
The Central Lakes Trust has approved $1.4 million in grants in its most recent round of funding.
Young people at centre of new event
Young people at centre of new event
A new youth-focused event is making its way to the Wanaka A&P Show next month.
Creek protection works under way
Creek protection works under way
Bullock Creek is set to benefit from upcoming modifications to be completed by late March.
Hairdresser a cut above
Hairdresser a cut above
Wānaka's Jaimee Whiston has made a remarkable impression in the world of hairdressing, landing a spot in the finals for New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year.
$250k Wānaka Airport survey draws criticism
$250k Wānaka Airport survey draws criticism
One of Wānaka Airport’s regular users has taken aim at the costly community survey conducted by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Ranch-style oasis for sale
Ranch-style oasis for sale
When Mike Wight and his late partner Sandra Tumaru would travel or thrift shop together, they were often pulled towards the same item.
Rowers pull their weight for medals
Rowers pull their weight for medals
The Oamaru Rowing Club has once again punched above its weight on the national stage.
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Gravel In Paradise is back for 2026.
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
North Otago is now home to another national champion team.
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
‘‘Waitaki’s Finest’’ took on the challenge of competing in the Coast to Coast and earned a top 10 finish.
Price century lays foundation
Price century lays foundation
Valley have kept their Borton Cup playoff hopes alive with a 21-run win over Albion in a high scoring match last weekend.
Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring
Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring
As part of the Otago Community Hospice’s 40-year anniversary the Oamaru hub had its official opening last week.
Water intake work begins
Water intake work begins
Work has finally begun on a new water intake for Glenavy and the rest of the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme.