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Long-term tenant cries foul over eviction
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Long-term tenant cries foul over eviction
A new landlord is evicting a block of long-term Queenstown renters to put their units into Airbnb-type visitor accommodation.
Philip Chandler
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Prime Queenstown corner up for auction
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Prime Queenstown corner up for auction
In a fairly rare move, an accommodation property fringing Queenstown’s CBD — both land and buildings — is up for auction next month.
$2 million barrier broken at subdivision
$2 million barrier broken at subdivision
A large brand-new home and flat in Queenstown’s Shotover Country has sold at auction for a subdivision-record $2.1 million.
No stopping this 74-year-old
No stopping this 74-year-old
If anyone typifies the adventurous spirit Queenstown’s renowned for, it’s Robina Bodle.
Milking parking fines in Cow Lane
Milking parking fines in Cow Lane
A long-time Queenstown restaurateur is fed up he and his customers have lately been issued parking tickets willy-nilly for pick-ups and drop-offs outside his Cow Lane establishment.
Centre ‘our preferred location’
Centre ‘our preferred location’
The head of a group aiming for a local palliative care and respite facility says the Lake Wakatipu Care Centre would be an ideal location.
‘Respect’ key to marriage
‘Respect’ key to marriage
They are one of the South’s longest-married couples.
Raf’s milestone more important
Raf’s milestone more important
After taking the prestigious White Horse Cup off previously unbeaten Upper Clutha last Saturday, Wakatipu Premiers coach Jordan Manihera reveals this wasn’t even the team’s top priority.
Stampede’s character tested in close wins
Stampede’s character tested in close wins
Cam Frear, coach of Queenstown’s SkyCity Stampede ice hockey side, is "pretty happy" with season-opening back-to-back wins despite the closeness of the scores.
Developer enters hospo trade
Developer enters hospo trade
A Queenstown developer’s made his first move into the local hospo industry by buying The Exchange cafe in the CBD.
Garden’s not common or garden
Garden’s not common or garden
A $500,000-plus community garden that would be the envy of many a town finally opened at Queenstown’s Hanley’s Farm last Saturday, four years after a local resident first planted the seed.
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Tourism heavyweight Trojan buys 90% of KJet
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Tourism heavyweight Trojan buys 90% of KJet
A heavyweight Queenstown tourism player will helm the resort’s original jetboat company.
‘His courage was an inspiration’
‘His courage was an inspiration’
A colourful and courageous Queenstown chef who died this month, aged 45, was given only months to live when he was originally treated for cancer eight years ago.
Unique lake attraction floated for Frankton
Unique lake attraction floated for Frankton
An Australian entrepreneur and engineer’s planning a novel way to soak in Queenstown’s scenery.
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Ex-PM’s dirt-cheap section buy
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Ex-PM’s dirt-cheap section buy
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key paid a massively-discounted price for a section at Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley Resort - in return for promoting the 400-hectare development.
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Developer aims to fast-track plan
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Developer aims to fast-track plan
Another Queenstown developer is applying to the government to fast-track their project - in this case, partly to speed up worker housing.
Waka’s up for the challenge
Waka’s up for the challenge
The Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s well primed to challenge undefeated Upper Clutha for the White Horse Cup in Wanaka this Saturday.
Dalefield masterpiece for sale
Dalefield masterpiece for sale
For its huge park-like setting and large fully-clad stone home with 360-degree views, a property for sale in Queenstown’s Dalefield is probably in a class of its own.
Stampede Ice Blacks run hot
Stampede Ice Blacks run hot
Expect Queenstown-based SkyCity Stampede — who start their ice hockey season with home games against West Auckland Admirals this weekend — to benefit from having six local-based Ice Blacks at world...
Arts society invites visual tales
Arts society invites visual tales
Queenstown Arts Society’s (QAS) warming up for the coming months with a members’ ‘Winter Tale’ exhibition.