‘Challenging’ arterial bypass road open to traffic
‘Challenging’ arterial bypass road open to traffic
More than three years after the first sod was turned, traffic is flowing on the first stage of Queenstown's long-awaited arterial bypass road.
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Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists
Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists
Queenstown's mayor has been talking to the government about the option of a congestion charge on tourists driving around town.
Hud’s huge Queenstown gallops
Hud’s huge Queenstown gallops
Since shifting to Queenstown in 1969, Hudson Turnbull has lived a very varied life, including serving two terms on council where he left a mark.
Gallery shares artist’s joy
Gallery shares artist’s joy
Esteemed Kiwi artist Fiona Pardington’s excitement at being selected to represent New Zealand at the prestigious Venice Biennale, in Italy, is being shared by a Queenstown gallery.
Wise future for Queenstown food waste
Wise future for Queenstown food waste
Michael Sly’s turning our visitors’ waste into the community’s gain.
Saddle up for ‘on yer bike’ month
Saddle up for ‘on yer bike’ month
Expect to see many more bikers than usual on Whakatipu roads and trails next month as part of the nationwide Aotearoa Bike Challenge (ABC).
Combining artistic talents
Combining artistic talents
A unique collaboration, curated by one of Queenstown’s cultural doyennes, will provide a treat for eyes and ears tonight.
Jam-packed sister city exchange
Jam-packed sister city exchange
Queenstown's 30-years-plus sister city relationship with Aspen in the United States was highlighted this month with a visit by 12 Wakatipu High students.
Capturing the essence of Arrowtown
Capturing the essence of Arrowtown
It's time to get snapping.
Bruce the cat is brave at heart
Bruce the cat is brave at heart
He may well go down in hiss-tory.
Bringing Arrowtown’s history to life
Bringing Arrowtown’s history to life
A new string to Arrowtown’s tourism bow has been a labour of love for its creator.
Long-staying operators retiring
Long-staying operators retiring
In an innings that would be hard to beat, Queenstown couple Jude and Ian Paterson retire tomorrow after 32 years as local accommodation operators.
Queenstown’s ‘corner of Provence’
Queenstown’s ‘corner of Provence’
Two renowned French names have joined forces in Queenstown.
Deck tripled in clubhouse refurb
Deck tripled in clubhouse refurb
Ahead of Queenstown Golf Club celebrating the 50th anniversary of its scenic Kelvin Heights course in April, its clubhouse has undergone a $1million refurb.
Backcountry bolthole for sale
Backcountry bolthole for sale
A spectacular freehold parcel for sale in Queenstown’s historic Skippers Canyon, dramatically positioned over the Shotover River, is about as rare a buy as you could find.
Relief over opening of $130m road in Queenstown
Relief over opening of $130m road in Queenstown
Queenstown's long-awaited $130 million new road into the growth-challenged tourist town centre is opening today.
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Chinese New Year festivities begin
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Chinese New Year festivities begin
Queenstown came alive with the sights and sounds of Chinese New Year yesterday afternoon.
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Upgrades slower than anticipated
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Upgrades slower than anticipated
Queenstown District Mayor Glyn Lewers says he is keeping a "watching brief" on a critical CBD stormwater upgrade that is already months behind schedule.
Cinema’s final screening soon
Cinema’s final screening soon
Put away the popcorn.
Man who sold drugs to boy named
Man who sold drugs to boy named
A Queenstown tennis coach who sold cannabis to a 15-year-old boy has failed to keep his name under wraps.