Family safeguard scenery
Farming family safeguard scenery
A farming family has ensured the landscape between Queenstown’s Deer Park Heights and the Remarkables mountain range will be protected from development.
Philip Chandler
'Special building for a special town'
'Special building for a special town': Queenstown’s new Upper Village
An Aussie developer’s huge faith in Queenstown’s been displayed by a large dining and lifestyle hub that’s about to open below the Skyline gondola.
Not getting jab puts people at risk, says colleague after GP quits
Not getting jab puts people at risk, says colleague after GP quits
Wakatipu Medical Centre has been rocked by a long-time doctor and another staff member quitting because they will not be vaccinated.
Flooding worse on low corner home
Flooding worse on low corner home
Work is under way to help an elderly Arrowtown resident whose front garden has been flooded about four times since July.
Winemaking odyssey amazing in hindsight
Winemaking odyssey amazing in hindsight
It's been 40 years since the first grapes were planted in the Gibbston valley. Phillip Chandler spoke to the man who started it all, Alan Brady, and Cass Marrett spoke to Valli winemaker Jen Parr about what the next 40 years might bring.
'Old Frankton' residents get answers about stench
'Old Frankton' residents get answers about stench
Residents of Queenstown’s ‘‘Old Frankton’’ subdivision who have been complaining about the stench of raw sewage for about three years are at last being listened to.
Another series of detective show to be shot in resort
Another series of detective show to be shot in resort
Clapperboards will be out in Queenstown again next year with confirmation a third series of TV crime thriller One Lane Bridge will be shot.
No jab, no walk: Queenstown company takes stand
No jab, no walk: Queenstown company takes stand
A Queenstown guided walking company is the first major local tourism business to announce it’s insisting clients are fully vaccinated against Covid.
Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price
Prominent Queenstown dwelling sells for eye-popping price
A prominent property overlooking Queenstown’s CBD has sold to a local buyer for $3.1 million plus GST.
Golf resorts permitted to go ahead
Golf resorts permitted to go ahead
An Environment Court judge this week approved two major golf resort zones near Arrowtown.
Ad features 9.5m-long ‘SubBoat’ on lake
Ad features 9.5m-long ‘SubBoat’ on lake
It's not your normal chicken teriyaki Subway.
Next few months ‘horrific’ for Queenstown
Next few months ‘horrific’ for Queenstown
A Queenstown hotelier is "really pessimistic" over the resort’s tourism prospects for the next three or four months.
Rent rise spells end for Glenorchy lodge
Rent rise spells end for Glenorchy lodge
A pending rent increase has sounded the death knell for Glenorchy’s Bold Peak Lodge.
Plan B for 'disappointed' developer
Plan B for 'disappointed' developer
A developer whose company is selling sections at Queenstown’s Ladies Mile for about $1.2 million-plus makes it clear it’s their "Plan B".
Cabbie kerfuffle in Queenstown
Cabbie kerfuffle in Queenstown
Queenstown cab bosses allege independent cabbies are ripping off customers and damaging the resort’s reputation.
About $6m needed to buy billionaire’s house
About $6m needed to buy billionaire’s house
For just over $6million, you could buy one of Queenstown Hill’s most famous houses.
US billionaire Peter Thiel’s Queenstown house going for a steal
US billionaire Peter Thiel’s Queenstown house going for a steal
Just over $6 million could buy you one of Queenstown Hill’s most famous houses.
Govt should bulk-fund Queenstown: Nats MP
Govt should bulk-fund Queenstown: Nats MP
Shadow treasurer Andrew Bayly believes the government should bulk-fund Queenstown through the Covid crisis to ensure the survival of key businesses and staff.
Flyer good to get head of steam
Flyer good to get head of steam
The vintage Kingston Flyer is officially back on track.
Queenstown building sells for $17 million
Queenstown building sells for $17 million
An Auckland investor has paid $17 million for Queenstown’s Bank of New Zealand building.