Strong interest shown in new development
Strong interest shown in new development
Hundreds of people flocked to Saturday's open day at Queenstown's newest development, Hanley's Farm.
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Airport passenger numbers up 22%
Airport passenger numbers up 22%
May is traditionally a quieter month in Queenstown, but autumn promotions, increased airline capacity and the arrival of the first domestic night flight have boosted figures.
First light and sculpture festival draws thousands
First light and sculpture festival draws thousands
Queenstown's first light and sculpture festival has smashed expectations.
Police told not to reply to media
Police told not to reply to media
Police officers are being stopped from taking media calls.
Earthquake jolts Queenstown
Earthquake jolts Queenstown
Queenstown was jolted by a Fiordland-based earthquake this afternoon.
EU, NZ have 'moved ahead'
EU, NZ have 'moved ahead'
The European Union's charge d'affaires in New Zealand, Michalis Rokas, has been on a charm offensive around the country. He has been talking to business leaders, politicians and farmers about the...
'Significant flaws' in proposed plan
'Significant flaws' in proposed plan
A Queenstown lawyer says there are "significant flaws'' in the Queenstown Lakes District Council's proposed plan which might have ramifications for rural development in the Wakatipu Basin.
Lining up cycle trail network ducks in a row
Lining up cycle trail network ducks in a row
Early this week Prime Minister John Key announced a further $25million funding for cycle trails, around half of which will be used to link existing trails in Central Otago. David Williams goes behind the scenes to talk to locals who played a big part in making that announcement happen.
Outrage over Queenstown house sale
Outrage over Queenstown house sale
A Queenstown social agency manager is outraged a Government house has been sold while there is a housing crisis in the resort.
Housing accord targets stepped up as building activity booms
Housing accord targets stepped up as building activity booms
Targets for a Queenstown housing accord are being accelerated because of a building boom.
Not to blame for consent issues: Feeley
Not to blame for consent issues: Feeley
Adam Feeley says he is not to blame for consenting chaos in the Queenstown Lakes region.
Delays over consents could hit QLDC
Delays over consents could hit QLDC
The consenting powers of the beleaguered Queenstown Lakes District Council could be under threat.
Ed Sheeran snapped in Queenstown bar
Ed Sheeran snapped in Queenstown bar
A lucky Australian is celebrating an encounter with English pop star Ed Sheeran in Queenstown last night.
Star spotted in resort
Star spotted in resort
A lucky Australian is celebrating an encounter with English pop star Ed Sheeran in Queenstown on Monday night.
$16.2m sought from Govt for convention centre
$16.2m sought from Govt for convention centre
The Government was asked to contribute $16.2 million to a Queenstown Convention Centre.
Car plunges down bank
No injuries after car plunges down bank
An American couple emerged unscathed after their rental car plunged about 10m down a bank towards Lake Wakatipu last night on a treacherous stretch of state highway south of Queenstown.
Govt must 'throw off ideological blinkers'
Govt must 'throw off ideological blinkers'
Labour is calling for Government intervention to help solve Queenstown's housing crisis.
Singapore firm buying prime land
Singapore firm buying prime land
A listed Singapore company with North Island land holdings is buying a prime piece of Queenstown land, near the airport, for $19.2million.
Plea to Key over Queenstown housing
Plea to Key over Queenstown housing
Mountain Scene, an Allied Press publication, is calling for action over housing issues in Queenstown.
Parks to go for camper vans
Parks to go for camper vans
One of Queenstown's biggest council car parks is set to lose dozens of spaces to camper vans.