Dates arranged for two rare parakeets
Dates arranged for two rare parakeets
The rare Antipodes Island parakeet population was given a gentle nudge last week when two Queenstown birds were introduced to new partners.
Christina McDonald
Convention centre session rowdy
Convention centre session rowdy
Buoyant applause was countered by ''boos'' in the Queenstown Memorial Centre yesterday, ending a fiery public question-and-answer session on the proposed $50 million convention centre for the resort.
Winter Games influx begins
Winter Games influx begins
Athletes have arrived for the Winter Games New Zealand and more are expected in the next week.
Wealth of theatre talent in town
Wealth of theatre talent in town
In a community of about 30,000 permanent residents how and why does Queenstown support multiple theatre companies which can produce productions rivalling those in New Zealand's main centres?
2015 start for centre possible
2015 start for centre possible
If all went to plan, work on the foundations for the proposed Queenstown convention centre could begin at the start of 2015, Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Adam Feeley said yesterday.
Freedom camping proposed
Freedom camping proposed
The idea of a cafe on reserve land near the Lake Hayes Pavilion is opposed by the Lake County A&P Society, but the previously contentious issue of freedom camping is now a favoured option for the area.
Win, loss at home for Stampede
Win, loss at home for Stampede
A strong win on Friday night had Southern Stampede fans believing the home team might just have its cake and eat it, too.
Council recoups $170,000 in camping fines
Council recoups $170,000 in camping fines
More than $170,000 has been paid by people caught camping illegally in the Queenstown Lakes district since late December - and the council is still chasing a further $100,000 in fines.
$50m centre for resort?
$50m centre for resort?
A $50 million convention centre for Queenstown was a step closer yesterday with councillors giving unanimous support for the proposal to go to public consultation..
No frills on transtasman voyage
No frills on transtasman voyage
Delivering a multimillion-dollar catamaran across the Tasman will be anything but a luxury journey for the four-man crew.
Temporary work visa numbers fall
Temporary work visa numbers fall
There has been a ''year-on-year drop'' in the number of temporary work visas considered in Queenstown and the decline is attributed to the poor ski season in 2011 and staff shortages in the resort's small immigration office.
Protest group adds up the hours
Protest group adds up the hours
Glenorchy residents have been fighting the proposal for a 11.6km tunnel linking Routeburn Rd in Mt Aspiring National Park to the Hollyford Rd in the Fiordland National Park. Christina McDonald talks to members of Stop the Tunnel about the hours they have spent.
Stampede can make finals: Glass
Stampede can make finals: Glass
Much-needed points were lost in Auckland on Saturday night but Southern Stampede captain Simon Glass is confident his team can still make the finals of the 2013 New Zealand Ice Hockey League.
Drivers get 20kmh lesson
Drivers get 20kmh lesson
The school holidays have been a time of learning for motorists, who are being educated about the correct speed when driving past a school bus, and when school starts again next week there should be no excuses for not knowing the rules.
Smith has no fears about new business
Smith has no fears about new business
For some tourists, a new Queenstown attraction is competing with the likes of skiing for the highlight of their winter trip to the resort - and rather than ear-to-ear smiles the souvenir photos reveal people showing their enjoyment with terrified expressions.
Green gecko not in a rush
Green gecko not in a rush
The Kiwi Birdlife Park's pregnant Auckland green gecko is bulging at her green seams, but having the ability to adjust her gestation according to climatic conditions means it is likely she considers it too cold to let her twins see the world yet.
Kayakers oppose KJet
Kayakers oppose KJet
Allowing commercial jet-boats on a section of the Kawarau River popular with kayakers would be akin to allowing motorcycles on parts of the Milford Track or rally cars on the Otago Central Rail Trail, a regional kayaking group has said in response to an application by KJet.
School holidays skiing off to a good start
School holidays skiing off to a good start
Excellent snow coverage and no holidays clash with Australia has led to good skiing during the first week of the New Zealand school holidays.
Ice hockey: Stampede not taking lowly Admirals lightly
Ice hockey: Stampede not taking lowly Admirals lightly
Although buoyed by good performances against the Ice Blacks two weeks ago, Southern Stampede captain Simon Glass says his team will not be taking its struggling opponent lightly this weekend.
Relieved locals celebrate small-town triumph
Relieved locals celebrate small-town triumph
A small community wearing a uniform of victory raised their glasses many times yesterday, proclaiming a win over ''big business'' and a proposal which had consumed much of their lives for the past 18 months.