Queenstown Marathon holding on by a thread
Queenstown businesses have been dealt another body-blow as the Queenstown Marathon, the last big event before the end of the year, hangs by a silk thread.
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Dozens of breaches in Queenstown over lockdown
Dozens of breaches in Queenstown over lockdown
Police have taken action against 59 people who breached Covid restrictions in Queenstown during the three-week lockdown that ended last month.
No jab, no walk: Queenstown company takes stand
No jab, no walk: Queenstown company takes stand
A Queenstown guided walking company is the first major local tourism business to announce it’s insisting clients are fully vaccinated against Covid.
Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price
Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price
A prominent property overlooking Queenstown’s CBD has sold to a local buyer for $3.1 million plus GST.
Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price
Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price
A prominent property overlooking Queenstown’s CBD has sold to a local buyer for $3.1 million plus GST.
'Ghost town' fears for Queenstown
'Ghost town' fears for Queenstown if lockdown continues
Nearly half of Queenstown accommodation and hospo business owners responding to a recent survey say they expect to go under in the next three to six months if Auckland stays in lockdown.
'Ghost town' fears for Queenstown
'Ghost town' fears for Queenstown if lockdown continues
Nearly half of Queenstown accommodation and hospo business owners responding to a recent survey say they expect to go under in the next three to six months if Auckland stays in lockdown.
'Must have been like Gandalf at Weathertop’
Lightning bolt 'must have been like Gandalf at Weathertop’
A lightning bolt has blown a plinth and alidade atop Queenstown’s Ben Lomond to smithereens.
'Must have been like Gandalf at Weathertop’
Lightning bolt 'must have been like Gandalf at Weathertop’
A lightning bolt has blown a plinth and alidade atop Queenstown’s Ben Lomond to smithereens.
Queenstown trees tipped for felling get temporary reprieve
Queenstown trees tipped for felling get temporary reprieve
Five eucalyptus trees in Queenstown have received a stay of execution, for now.
Arborists outraged over tree removal plan
'P***-poor': Arborists outraged over tree removal plan
Queenstown arborists are outraged over the local council’s plans to remove eucalyptus trees on the corner of Brecon St and Cemetery Rd, and are outright refusing to do the work.
Weather men take over observations full-time
Weather men take over observations full-time
Two friends of late Queenstown weather man David Crow are continuing his legacy by taking daily observations at the Brisbane St weather station.
New Queenstown digs for 13 lucky families
New Queenstown digs for 13 lucky families
Thirteen families will move into new homes with dress circle views in Queenstown’s Lake Hayes Estate early next year.
Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses
Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses
Almost a quarter of Queenstown businesses which responded to a survey during lockdown aren’t confident they’ll survive till the end of this year.
Crankworx bringing bike action to Otago trails
Crankworx bringing bike action to Otago trails
Otago mountain bike trails will take centre stage later this year when the world-renowned Crankworx event hosts its first New Zealand ‘‘ultimate mountain bike road trip’’.
Controversial Arrowtown boardwalk to go
Controversial Arrowtown boardwalk to go
After lengthy discussions, intervention from a lawyer and thousands of dollars, a controversial Arrowtown boardwalk has been deemed unconsented and must be dismantled.
Next few months ‘horrific’ for Queenstown
Next few months ‘horrific’ for Queenstown
A Queenstown hotelier is "really pessimistic" over the resort’s tourism prospects for the next three or four months.
Rent rise spells end for Glenorchy lodge
Rent rise spells end for Glenorchy lodge
A pending rent increase has sounded the death knell for Glenorchy’s Bold Peak Lodge.
Plan B for 'disappointed' developer
Plan B for 'disappointed' developer
A developer whose company is selling sections at Queenstown’s Ladies Mile for about $1.2 million-plus makes it clear it’s their "Plan B".
Cabbie kerfuffle in Queenstown
Cabbie kerfuffle in Queenstown
Queenstown cab bosses allege independent cabbies are ripping off customers and damaging the resort’s reputation.