Home is where the yurt is
Home is where the yurt is
Arthurs Point’s Mt Dewar Station might soon be home to a few ‘yurtmates’.
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'We can’t find people to give the money to'
'We can’t find people to give the money to'
The recently-formed Whakatipu Poppy Trust already has about $100,000 in its coffers but is struggling to find anybody to give it to.
‘I need extra padding’
‘I need extra padding’
Broadcaster Paddy Gower’s saddling up in Queenstown next month to help raise money for the Lakes District Air Rescue Trust.
For they are jolly good Fellows
For they are jolly good Fellows
Mountain Scene’s chief news hound Philip ‘Scoop’ Chandler has entered the annals of history.
‘When will our businesses catch a break?’
‘When will our businesses catch a break?’
One step forward, three steps back.
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Aversion to visitor levy puzzling: mayor
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Aversion to visitor levy puzzling: mayor
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers is scratching his head over the National-led coalition government’s apparent aversion to a visitor levy, either locally or nationally.
A ‘tremendous respect for Queenstown’
A ‘tremendous respect for Queenstown’
When it comes to Sister City relationships, the one between Queenstown and Aspen, in Colorado, United States, is special.
‘Bring on the bonanza’
‘Bring on the bonanza’
Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust boss Julie Scott says delivery of the housing bonanza Mountain Scene revealed last week can’t happen soon enough.
Seeking sports nominations
Seeking sports nominations
Nominations close this coming Monday for the 2024 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards.
The end of an Arrowtown era
The end of an Arrowtown era
Two iconic Arrowtown businesses will close in coming months, in part due to the ongoing "Covid-19 hangover".
Hall’s appointment comes full-circle
Hall’s appointment comes full-circle
From Wakatipu High, to looking at the Whakatipu from on high.
Former principal appointed The Remarkables ski area manager
Former principal appointed The Remarkables ski area manager
From Wakatipu High, to looking at the Wakatipu from on high.
Rarely-seen art on display
Rarely-seen art on display
Queenstowners have a rare chance to see a selection of one of New Zealand’s most prolific - and, at times, divisive - painters.
Head-turning luxury lodge on the horizon
Head-turning luxury lodge on the horizon
An Aussie developer has revealed plans for a luxury lodge in an exclusive Queenstown gated subdivision, to be used as visitor accommodation.
Rates hikes on horizon
Rates hikes on horizon
Queenstown Lakes ratepayers are staring down the barrel of a 15.5% rates increase for 2025, according to minutes from a recent council workshop.
Blewitt’s ‘Sound of Speed’
Blewitt’s ‘Sound of Speed’
Queenstown mountain biker Jess Blewitt’s turning heads in a new video which dropped last week.
Vote used to push project despite objections
Vote used to push project despite objections
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers used his casting vote to push ahead with aspects of Project Manawa yesterday.
Finish-line draws closer for Queenstown road project
Finish-line draws closer for Queenstown road project
Queenstown's upper Suburb and Dublin streets will reopen to traffic from Monday, weather-dependent.
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Nearly 360 new units proposed for Queenstown
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Nearly 360 new units proposed for Queenstown
It's a housing bonanza with almost 360 residential units in the pipeline in the Queenstown area.
Next gen strut their stuff
Next gen strut their stuff
Queenstown mountain biking tyros took several podium spots at last weekend’s South Island School MTB champs at Coronet Peak.