Guy Williams

Changing Ladies Mile planning rules could be beneficial: report

Queenstown is a popular tourist destination year-round. Photo: ODT files

Changing Ladies Mile planning rules could be beneficial: report

Changing planning rules for Ladies Mile land could be the best way to solve the housing conundrum in the area, a new report says.

Funding sought to sustain Study Queenstown

The future of Study Queenstown is in limbo after Destination Queenstown decided to cut its manager role.

Restoration from the ashes of a homestead

The 133-year-old homestead on fire. PHOTO: PARADISE TRUST

Restoration from the ashes of a homestead

Thursday was the fifth anniversary of a fire that destroyed the 133-year-old homestead at the Paradise Trust property, near Glenorchy. Guy Williams asks the trust’s key figures about their memories of a calamitous day.

ORC, Forest & Bird negotiate wetland settlement

A graphic showing where the Remarkables' wetland was situated. PHOTOS: ODT FILES/SUPPLIED

ORC, Forest & Bird negotiate wetland settlement

The Otago Regional Council has admitted making "errors of law" by granting consent for the destruction of a wetland at the Remarkables ski area, Forest & Bird says.

Kiwi makes 10th ascent of Everest

Queenstown’s Mark Woodward (right) and Dean Staples, of Lake Hawea, celebrate their joint fifth...

Kiwi makes 10th ascent of Everest

Queenstown mountaineer Mark Woodward has climbed Mt Everest for a record 10th time for a New Zealander.

Legal challenge over Remarkables wetland dropped

Forest & Bird has reached a settlement with the Otago Regional Council over its granting of a consent for the destruction of a wetland at the Remarkables ski area.

Man sitting in car punched in the face

Man sitting in car punched in the face

A man was punched in the face as he sat in a car in central Queenstown this morning.

Opposition to increased DQ funding

Opposition to a funding boost for the Queenstown Lakes district's regional tourism organisation was the biggest talking point at an annual plan submissions hearing yesterday.

Investigation begins into car dealership fire

The Macaulay Motors dealership building in Queenstown on fire yesterday.

Investigation begins into car dealership fire

Investigators are probing the cause of a spectacular fire at a Queenstown car dealership yesterday.

Claim campers taking advantage

Freedom campers are still camping illegally despite the support of council provided services such...

Claim campers taking advantage

Many freedom campers who visited "hubs" in the Queenstown Lakes district over the summer used the free services then camped illegally, veteran holiday park operators say.

Wanaka snowboarder drove mum's car drunk

Judge unmoved by snowboarder's appeal

One of New Zealand's most promising snowboarders drove his mother's car drunk, then ran away after being stopped by police.

'Amazing' feedback from walk

Participants in the ``Darkness Into Light'' walk arrive back at the Lake Hayes Pavilion near...

'Amazing' feedback from walk

More than 150 people in Queenstown have joined forces to show their support for those with mental health problems.

Two transport options for Frankton Rd being considered

Queenstown is facing a range of infrastructure challenges, Kelvin Davis says. Photo: ODT files

Two transport options for Frankton Rd being considered

Work is under way to determine the best means of achieving a "step change" in capacity along Queenstown's key arterial route.

Trust plans to save historic powerhouse

Dynamo Hut (at centre) was built in 1919 using materials from the dismantled powerhouse, which...

Trust plans to save historic powerhouse

The lure of gold from the 1860s led to the building of gold mines, remote settlements and remarkable feats of engineering in the hills and rivers around Queenstown.

'Positive progress' for young girl hit by car

Police say the child was walking with her mother when she was hit by a car in Jack's Point Rise...

'Positive progress' for young girl hit by car

A 4-year-old girl struck by a car in Jack's Point near Queenstown three weeks ago is making "positive progress'', police say.

Ready to ride: mayor opens new slip road

Opening a new slip road on to State Highway 6 in Frankton yesterday , NZ Transport Agency board...

Ready to ride: mayor opens new slip road

The first person to officially burn rubber on Frankton's new slip road yesterday was none other than Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult.

'Confidence' in runway

'Confidence' in runway

Passengers should have confidence landing at Queenstown Airport, despite its runway's safety areas being the minimum length allowed, the Civil Aviation Authority says.

Visitor levy of 5% 'strikes balance'

A 5% visitor levy proposed for the Queenstown Lakes district strikes a balance between "what we'd really like and what we think is practical", Mayor Jim Boult says.

Plaque to honour memory

The official opening of Dr William Anderson Park in Queenstown

Resort's council keen for 5% bed tax

Queenstown council keen for 5% bed tax

A 5% visitor levy would raise $22.5 million a year for easing the burden of infrastructure on Queenstown Lakes district ratepayers, the council says.

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