Glowing art transfixes thousands of visitors
Glowing art transfixes thousands of visitors
The lights are back on at the Queenstown Gardens.
Guy Williams
Replaced after 35 years’ patrolling
Replaced after 35 years’ patrolling
A man who has patrolled waterways in the Wakatipu for 35 years is one of three Queenstown Lakes harbourmasters who will be replaced by a contractor from July 1.
Detention for cannabis haul
Detention for cannabis haul
A German national has avoided prison after he was caught with an estimated $27,000 worth of cannabis in his Queenstown cabin.
Lives of generous dedication recognised
Lives of generous dedication recognised
Queenstown businessman and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar and his wife, Jan, Lady Edgar, were recognised for their long contribution to New Zealand sport and recreation at a function in the resort...
Homeowner backs ‘hand up’ for those in need
Homeowner backs ‘hand up’ for those in need
A one-time solo mother who has just moved into her own home in Queenstown says the Budget’s raising of benefits is the right thing to do.
Monitoring buoys planned for Wakatipu and Wanaka
Monitoring buoys planned for Wakatipu and Wanaka
Water monitoring buoys are expected to be installed in Lakes Wakatipu and Wanaka within the next few months.
Night-time rescue recognised with award
Night-time rescue recognised with award
Three members of Queenstown’s helicopter rescue service have been recognised for their role in a high-stakes rescue of two trapped climbers near Mount Cook.
Performance reflects on time of turmoil
Performance reflects on time of turmoil
A Waiata performance in Queenstown yesterday was an opportunity to reflect on what the community has been through in the past 15 months, its organiser says.
Bargain hunters turn out in droves to school book fair
Bargain hunters turn out in droves to school book fair
With the sun came the crowds, to the St Joseph’s School Book Fair in Queenstown yesterday.
Collins’ water claims decried
Collins’ water claims decried
Dunedin's mayor has accused Judith Collins of creating "fear and division" over her claims Ngai Tahu will be given co-ownership of the South Island’s water infrastructure.
Extra capacity for food rescue
Extra capacity for food rescue
An organisation dedicated to nourishing Queenstown residents and their families has upscaled its operations after setting up a base in a Frankton warehouse.
Siblings' new hustle: ‘Hospo is in our blood’
Siblings' new hustle: ‘Hospo is in our blood’
The family behind Queenstown’s newest cafe, Hustl, has deep roots in the resort’s hospo scene.
Shining a light on migrant life
Shining a light on migrant life
About 60 migrants from Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago and Southland gathered on Queenstown’s waterfront yesterday evening for a candlelight vigil to assert their right to stay in New Zealand.
Migrants highlight dilemma
Migrants highlight dilemma
Members of Queenstown’s migrant community will come together for a candlelight vigil on the resort’s waterfront today to assert their right to stay in New Zealand.
Critique ‘awkward’ in grants process
Critique ‘awkward’ in grants process
A new process for applying for community grants is like entering a beauty competition without knowing the judging criteria, Queenstown Lakes district councillors were told yesterday.
Funding for Queenstown trail extension
Funding for Queenstown trail extension
The Queenstown Trails Trust has secured government funding for another extension to its growing network of mountain bike trails in the Wakatipu Basin.
Queenstown eager to host Highlanders
Queenstown eager to host Highlanders
Super Rugby will return to Queenstown for the first time in more than a decade when the Highlanders play the Melbourne Rebels on May 30.
Whanau room advocate praised at opening
Whanau room advocate praised at opening
A Queenstown man who successfully argued the case for a whanau room at Lakes District Hospital has won praise for his determination.
Skiers sought for opening of traverse
Skiers sought for opening of traverse
The Antarctic Heritage Trust is on the hunt for five young New Zealanders to take part in the first official expedition to cross a new ski-touring route near Queenstown.
Sex assault conviction not first for builder
Sex assault conviction not first for builder
A Frankton builder convicted for sexually assaulting a Queenstown woman in January already had a conviction for a similar assault on a drunk French tourist in 2016.