‘Masterclass’ in succession planning
‘Masterclass’ in succession planning
The man affectionately known as ‘Toddy’ has left the building — but only temporarily.
Tracey Roxburgh
Devilskin resurface
Devilskin resurface
Arrowtown's Athenaeum Hall won’t know what’s hit it.
Officially invested
Officially invested
Two Queenstowners officially have four new letters to add to their names.
Kingston Three Waters’ $60m-plus pricetag
Kingston Three Waters’ $60m-plus pricetag
Queenstown's council will invest $62.2million in Kingston’s reticulated sewerage and water scheme — to enable the development of 750 new residential sections.
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Browns will be high point for Gower
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Browns will be high point for Gower
It's hard to tell if broadcaster Paddy Gower is more excited about experiencing rural Southland from a road bike today, or travelling through his beloved Browns.
Dark sky park gains international certification
Dark sky park gains international certification
Queenstown's Gibbston is officially now home to "5-billion star accommodation".
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Bungy founder's pooch out of the doghouse
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Bungy founder's pooch out of the doghouse
A dog owned by a Queenstown tourism heavyweight has escaped being classed as dangerous – but is now wearing an electric collar to keep it close to home.
Shotover section surprise
Shotover section surprise
You can see why local Colliers agent James O’Hagan uses the catchline ‘save the best for last’ to promote the upcoming auction of a section at Queenstown’s Shotover Country.
A humble ‘unsung hero’
A humble ‘unsung hero’
Retired Southland farmer Russell Heckler didn’t realise he was one of the star attractions at the Bayleys Arrowtown Art Exhibition.
English test kerfuffle for migrants
English test kerfuffle for migrants
Queenstown's Citizen Advice Bureau manager says some of Queenstown’s migrant workers have been saddled with yet more pricey government-initiated hurdles to overcome if they want to stay.
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Timeframe for connection to water scheme sought
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Timeframe for connection to water scheme sought
After 21 years, progress is finally being made on a reticulated water and sewage scheme in Kingston.
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One in four impacted by houselessness: survey
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One in four impacted by houselessness: survey
A survey of Queenstown renters shows one in four respondents have been impacted by houselessness over the past year, and 75% do not earn enough to cover the median weekly rent.
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
The Arrowtown Autumn Festival was held on Saturday, April 27.
A taste of Peru
A taste of Peru
Peruvian Queenstowners (from left) Daniela Champa, Samantha Ashton, 9, and Melissa Cuadros took part in the second annual Latin Kiwi Integration Fest in Queenstown at the weekend.
Thousands flock to Arrowtown festival
Thousands flock to Arrowtown festival
By all accounts, it was one for the record books.
‘Immigration changes necessary’ — Stanford
‘Immigration changes necessary’ — Stanford
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says work has started on a broader accredited employer work visa review and promises she’ll be "listening to feedback" during that process.
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All hatted up for high tea
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All hatted up for high tea
Sporting their millinery finest at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival’s Super Seniors High Tea at the Athenaeum Hall yesterday are Janette Gellatly, Angela Gibbs and Christine Brown.
Like father, like son
Like father, like son
Showbiz Queenstown’s upcoming season of Spamalot is a family affair.
Autumn Fest builds on success
Autumn Fest builds on success
It's shaping up to be a banger.
Sun shines on cue at autumn festival
Sun shines on cue at autumn festival
It was almost like they ordered up the weather.