Further funds for planning to be put to a vote
Further funds for planning to be put to a vote
A rejig of council finances is needed to advance work on a Ladies Mile masterplan in Queenstown, councillors have heard.
Matthew Mckew
Frankton Golf Centre threatened
Frankton Golf Centre threatened
A near $225million overhaul of sports facilities in Queenstown and Wanaka could mean the demise of the long-threatened Frankton Golf Centre.
Feedback wanted on changes to bridge
Feedback wanted on changes to bridge
Bottlenecks at peak times and safety fears have prompted government bodies to consider an upgrade or alternative to the bridge at Arthurs Point, Queenstown.
Residents evacuated after Arrowtown gas leak
Residents evacuated after Arrowtown gas leak
Fire crews responded to a gas leak in Arrowtown this afternoon.
ORC to fund $1.2m of bus card change
ORC to fund $1.2m of bus card change
A forecast $1.22 million will come from Otago Regional Council coffers for the over-budget replacement of the GoCard.
Out of work Queenstowners redeployed
Out of work Queenstowners redeployed
WATCH: Out of work tourism workers are beavering away on three pilots projects that could be the prelude to a new dawn for Queenstown employment.
Emergency services kept busy by blazes
Emergency services kept busy by blazes
Fire crews responded to callouts across the region yesterday morning, including a car blaze in Queenstown, a chimney fire in Omarama and a power outage in Southland.
On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last
On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last
One of the world’s only specialist metal rope splicers has been hard at work in Queenstown, after gaining special permission to enter the country.
Punters dig deep for barmaid after stroke
Punters dig deep for barmaid after stroke
An overwhelming community response is helping to lift the spirits of a popular Frankton bartender left blind in one eye by a stroke.
Smoke from car fire blankets Queenstown CBD
Smoke from car fire blankets Queenstown CBD
A car fire in the Queenstown CBD has been put out, but the water used has frozen over.
Drug supply charges laid
Drug supply charges laid
Police in Queenstown have made a third arrest in a week over drug supply.
Lakes give up secrets of past
Lakes give up secrets of past
Samples collected from Queenstown lakes by scientists have revealed thousands of years of history.
Arrest linked to Queenstown drug ring
Arrest linked to Queenstown drug ring
A third person has been arrested in connection with a drug ring in Queenstown.
New vision for Glenorchy
Recovery chance to carve out identity
In many ways, Glenorchy has been an extension of the Queenstown brand. Business owners are now suggesting it could become a destination in its own right, after Covid-19. Matthew McKew reports.
Holding rates rise to 1.5% ‘miracle’
Holding rates rise to 1.5% ‘miracle’
A small increase in rates for the Queenstown Lakes district is a "miracle", a councillor says.
'Miracle' lower rates increase green lit by QLDC
'Miracle' lower rates increase green lit by QLDC
A rates increase has been agreed by Queenstown-Lakes District Council, with almost unanimous approval from councillors.
Truck rolls on Crown Range
Truck rolls on Crown Range
A truck has rolled on the road leading to Cardrona from Queenstown this morning.
Staff speechless over bungy bail-out
Staff speechless over bungy bail-out
Speechless staff were told 20 jobs were saved yesterday after a $10.2 million Government bail-out for AJ Hackett Bungy.
Solstice lunch social success
Solstice lunch social success
A packed village hall in Glenorchy hosted some full bellies, thanks to the local Rural Women New Zealand branch.
Festival draws customers to have a drink
Festival draws customers to have a drink
Musicians stimulated the sound of cash registers in Arrowtown on Saturday, when bars experienced their busiest day.