Visitor tax draws criticism
Visitor tax draws criticism
Following its hearing in Wanaka earlier this week, the Queenstown Lakes District Council heard yesterday from a range of Queenstown submitters to the 10-year plan.
Christina McDonald
IHC forum 'emotionally charged'
IHC forum 'emotionally charged'
Parents and disabled children in the Central Otago region have to travel significant distances to access good information and support, the IHC Advocacy to the Heartland forum in Queenstown was told on Wednesday.
Camp St tops pedestrian count
Camp St tops pedestrian count
Camp St, outside O'Connell's Shopping Centre, has again been found to host the highest number of pedestrians, according to a Colliers International annual pedestrian count.
Cemetery fees to rise because of council costs
Cemetery fees to rise because of council costs
Cemetery fees will increase from July 1 as a result of increasing costs the Queenstown Lakes District Council faces for burials.
House sales up at top end
House sales up at top end
Demand for Queenstown properties worth more than $1 million increased in April.
Concert for organ raises $1000
Concert for organ raises $1000
Saturday night's concert for the St Peter's Church organ restoration fund raised almost $1000.
International climate science conference
International climate science conference
Between 350 and 400 of the world's leading climate scientists will descend upon Queenstown in 2014, for the general assembly of Stratospheric Processes and their Role in Climate .
Minister receives petition
Minister receives petition
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson was yesterday presented with a 4000-strong petition by a Glenorchy woman opposed the Department of Conservation granting concession for Milford Dart Ltd to build a tunnel through two national parks.
'Maria' enjoying her role after return to musical theatre
'Maria' enjoying her role after return to musical theatre
Lisa Moore has not done a lot of theatre performing since high school, but after rehearsing for the role of Maria in The Sound of Music she does not know what she will do after the final curtain.
Nod for base welcome
Nod for base welcome
A base at Frankton Marina base has been approved and the Queenstown Coastguard wants to get building right away.
Frisbee golf course supported by council
Frisbee golf course supported by council
The frisbee golf course in the Queenstown Gardens is now "enshrined" in the Queenstown Lakes District Council's garden management plan.
Family's request rejected
Family's request rejected
Queenstown Lakes District Council has rejected an application by a family whose descendants arrived in the Wakatipu 150 years ago to erect a memorial in the Queenstown Botanic Gardens.
Father and son share family roles on stage
Father and son share family roles on stage
Having grown a moustache and come fresh from a hair-lightening appointment specifically for the 2012 season of The Sound of Music, Chris Parvin is concerned he is losing his identity.
Fernhill biking track to close
Fernhill biking track to close
The Fernhill Loop track will close "at this time", because of maintenance costs, following a Queenstown Lakes District Council decision yesterday.
School wins bike after effort
School wins bike after effort
After successfully participating in the Walk 'n' Wheel campaign, Remarkables Primary School also won a bike which was presented to the school during the Monday morning assembly.
Snow 'good header'
Snow 'good header'
The dusting of snow on the mountains last week has focused attention on the upcoming ski season.
First day at early learning centre
First day at early learning centre
The first children to attend KingsView Early Learning Centre happily played the day away with a vast array of colourful equipment.
Councillors question park plans
Councillors question park plans
Councillors questioned a proposal to remove three trees and provide more seating when proposals for upgrading Earnslaw Park came before the Queenstown Lakes District Council yesterday.
Upping the ante for next year's race
Upping the ante for next year's race
Godzone, the expedition-length adventure race, is confirmed to return to Queenstown for a second chapter next March. Entries open on June 1.
Trials on emissions 'promising'
Trials on emissions 'promising'
The TSS Earnslaw's smoke discharge has again been subject to criticism.