In-store golf tourney unveiled
In-store golf tourney unveiled
Rain won’t deter players or spectators at a virtual golf event three days out from the start of the New Zealand Open golf tourney at Arrowtown’s Millbrook Resort.
Philip Chandler
Ironman going the distance
Ironman going the distance
Aaron Fleming would one of the most inspirational and motivated people you could meet - and it all started when he was only 16, Philip Chandler reports.
Student strikes right note
Student strikes right note
A highly-accomplished pianist and violinist with Queenstown’s Turn up the Music School has won the second annual Jillian Jardine Trophy.
Shotover Country’s latest high
Shotover Country’s latest high
It was developed as an affordable subdivision, but Queenstown’s Shotover Country is once again raising the roof — and eyebrows — with another $1.8million-plus sale.
Future leaders' legacy
Future leaders' legacy
The surrounds of Queenstown’s Lakeland Park Christian Camp have again been enhanced by leaders of the future.
Japan chance hard to pass up
Japan chance hard to pass up
Though he’s had limited game time, Queenstown-raised rugby pro Michael Collins is thoroughly enjoying his move to Japan.
The pipes are calling
The pipes are calling
If you don’t like the sound of bagpipes, maybe stay away from the Queenstown Recreation Ground on February 24 and 25.
‘The fabric of our community’s being destroyed by Airbnb’
‘The fabric of our community’s being destroyed by Airbnb’
A Queenstown hotelier concerned houses going on to Airbnb are destroying the residential rental market believes the new government can solve the problem with one quick stroke of the pen.
Take 3 for Queenstown Hill block
Take 3 for Queenstown Hill block
When, more than 50 years ago, the then-Queenstown borough council couldn’t fund vital infrastructure — sound familiar? — mayor Warren Cooper halted permits for major building projects.
Exhibiting history of ‘favourite’ NZ art
Exhibiting history of ‘favourite’ NZ art
Excitement is mounting over an exhibition encapsulating the history of New Zealand art which opens tomorrow at Arrowtown’s Lakes District Museum gallery.
Arrowtown gem on market
Arrowtown gem on market
A just-listed, extensively-restored 1870s Arrowtown cottage is expected to generate plenty of interest.
Fuelling a passion for sport
Fuelling a passion for sport
Had she not moved to Queenstown, Alex Martin’s convinced her life would have taken a very different turn.
Fixed-wing ban opposed
Fixed-wing ban opposed
New Tourism Minister Matt Doocey’s not on board with a plan to ban fixed-wing aircraft at Milford Sound — news which has delighted Queenstown’s flightseeing operators.
Generous donation
Generous donation
Queenstown holiday home property managers have donated $4500 to local community support centre Happiness House to support their local community.
School kicks into gear for bike challenge
School kicks into gear for bike challenge
Let the biking battle commence.
Almost $2m paid for Kelvin Heights section
Almost $2m paid for Kelvin Heights section
Following spirited bidding by two locals, a 673sq m section at the end of Queenstown’s Kelvin Peninsula sold at auction last Thursday for $1.94 million.
Queenstown stages global awards
Queenstown stages global awards
Queenstown's becoming the hub of the mountain biking world on February 15 when the sport’s first global awards are held in the resort.
Calling backyard trappers
Calling backyard trappers
Residents of Queenstown’s Lake Hayes Estate and Shotover Country can do their bit to help protect the growing native bird population in their midst.
Top golfer going places
Top golfer going places
Queenstowner Sumin Kang, Otago’s top female golfer for about five years, is getting some major overseas opportunities this year, starting in Thailand today.
Golf course life-saver
Golf course life-saver
Visitor brought back from the dead by fast-acting locals