Number of poker machines dropping
Number of poker machines dropping
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has reviewed its gambling policy and succeeded in reducing the number of poker gaming machines in pubs and clubs.
Henrietta Kjaer
Sports clubs encouraged to speak up
Sports clubs encouraged to speak up
The founders of the Wakatipu Sports User Group are encouraging the leaders of sports clubs in the region to be more pro-active about getting their issues heard, and to stand together to speak to authorities with a stronger voice.
Music and barbecue for community
Music and barbecue for community
Locals and visitors are invited to a day of music and good company on Sunday, January 31, when the Kingston Community Association hosts its annual "Kingstock'' event to raise funds for a new emergency services building.
Renewed vision for Five Mile
Renewed vision for Five Mile
Developer Tony Gapes, whose company Queenstown Gateway Ltd bought part of the Five Mile development near Queenstown Airport, says he expects to launch a simpler development at the site than that planned by the previous owners.
Flyer gains support from UK
Flyer gains support from UK
The plight of the Kingston Flyer train has sent ripples as far away as the UK, where railway enthusiasts have expressed their concern and willingness to support the train.
Rain mars one-day trial event
Rain mars one-day trial event
The Wakatipu one-day horse trial event, hosted by the Wakatipu Pony Club at Hunter Rd in Dalefield on Sunday, had its highest number of participants with 140 entries.
'Stunning' spot for bar
'Stunning' spot for bar
Good Group Ltd is planning to open a bar at Queenstown Airport on January 27, with the aim of having it ready for the expected influx of visitors for the New Zealand Golf Open the following weekend.
Real estate firms in new niche
Real estate firms in new niche
The real estate market in Queenstown is healthy, with both confidence and sales rising, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) Central Otago Lakes District spokesman Adrian Snow says.
All Blacks meet-and-greet a real treat for youngsters
All Blacks meet-and-greet a real treat for youngsters
A group of children from Arrowtown School were grinning from ear to ear on Saturday as they met some of their rugby heroes.
Big crowd defies gloomy conditions
Big crowd defies gloomy conditions
The Lake County A and P Show held on Saturday at the Lake Hayes Showground, near Queenstown, attracted one of its biggest crowds.
Indecencies towards minors alleged
Indecencies towards minors alleged
Queenstown police are investigating three reports of alleged indecent behaviour towards minors, alleged to have happened on Friday
Queenstown crash victim named
Queenstown crash victim named
Queenstown police have named the man killed in a head-on collision on State Highway 6 near Tucker Beach Rd and the Shotover bridge at 4.55pm on Friday.
Laughing all the way to the bank
Laughing all the way to the bank
After a quiet spring, the budget accommodation sector in Queenstown is laughing this summer.
Oscar programme proving popular
Oscar programme proving popular
The Queenstown Oscar Holiday Programme is one of the options available for busy parents during their children's school holidays.
Cardboard piles thought unsightly
Cardboard piles thought unsightly
Cardboard waiting to be recycled is an eyesore for some locals and visitors.
Sir Eion finalist in awards
Sir Eion finalist in awards
Queenstown businessman and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar (64) is one of the finalists for the inaugural Senior New Zealander of the Year Awards.
16 for sevens
16 for sevens
The rugby field on the Queenstown Recreation Ground near the Memorial Hall is being prepared for the Pub Charity Rugby Sevens 2010 which will be held tomorrow and Sunday.
Horse trial warm-up event
Horse trial warm-up event
Pony Club is warming up for Sunday's Wakatipu one-day horse trial with a showjumping competition and charity barbecue tonight.
Holiday programme option for parents
Holiday programme option for parents
With the holiday period coming to an end for many businesses, but the schools remaining closed for weeks, some parents are having to look elsewhere for care and activities for their children.
'It is always a pleasure . . .'
'It is always a pleasure . . .'
Former prime minister Helen Clark has been enjoying an active holiday with friends and family around Queenstown, yesterday finishing a three-day tramp on the Routeburn Track.