Young runners set hot pace
Young runners set hot pace
Just under 200 children from Queenstown Primary School took part in the senior cross-country race on Friday, ahead of the regional competition this week.
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Big effort on tiny church
Big effort on tiny church
More than a dozen Glenorchy volunteers rolled up their sleeves, donned dust masks and grabbed brooms yesterday for the first phase of the restoration of the historic Head of the Lake Community Church.
50 years' firefighting recognised
50 years' firefighting recognised
A firefighter who was honoured over the weekend for his 50 years of dedicated service modestly says he was just doing what he wanted to do, "and in the meantime if you receive a medal, I'm proud of that".
Les Alpes owners say cheese
Les Alpes owners say cheese
Queenstown business leaders, tourist operators and guests enjoyed the taste of French cuisine and wine at Les Alpes Patisserie and Restaurant last week.
Runaway bus brought to safe halt
Runaway bus brought to safe halt
The quick actions of a Queenstown bus driver averted disaster after the brakes of the vehicle apparently failed as it was descending Coronet Peak Rd on Friday night.
Top skiers to benefit from party
Top skiers to benefit from party
About $40,000 was raised at the Browns Sothebys Black On Track Party, on Saturday night, for a charitable trust that supports New Zealand's snowsports stars of the future.
Tree screen inadequate, hearing told
Tree screen inadequate, hearing told
Trees must be tall enough to screen the Threepwood development as the original consent order envisaged, opposing submitter Fred van Brandenburg, of Lake Hayes, told the final day of the Meadow 3 Ltd resource consent hearing yesterday.
Music battle entries open
Music battle entries open
Talkback Amp is the first band to enter the Ultimate Battle of the Musos 2009, and more young bands and artists are urged to sign up for the annual music competition by August 28.
Architects told to reflect on balance
Architects told to reflect on balance
of trees are proposed to be planted within the Threepwood cottages section to replace the "six or seven" trees and shrubs felled in 2005, independent commissioners heard in Queenstown yesterday.
Cruising with efficiency
Cruising with efficiency
Modern and 19th-century technology has merged aboard TSS Earnslaw in an initiative to help Queenstown's "Lady of the Lake" burn coal more efficiently and possibly cut emissions.
Threepwood project back before court
Threepwood project back before court
Obtaining a quartet of resource consents to build luxury visitor accommodation on the shore of Lake Hayes and remedying past tree felling so as to finish the project that began in 1998, was the "dearest wish" of the developer, independent commissioners heard yesterday.
Supper Club support for charity
Supper Club support for charity
Some of the finest restaurants in Queenstown are donating dinners for eight people to help raise $15,000 for Ronald McDonald House, in Christchurch, on September 9.
New 'flashpackers' opens in Queenstown
New 'flashpackers' opens in Queenstown
A few rooms may be left to fit out, but otherwise Queenstown's latest and largest backpackers is open for business.
Aurora asked to alter proposal
Aurora asked to alter proposal
Two Mt Barker Rd residents say they are being expected to suffer serious impacts on their views, property values and possibly health for the convenience and cost savings of a Dunedin City Council-owned firm attempting to upgrade electricity lines in Cardrona Valley.
Input sought on $1m upgrade
Input sought on $1m upgrade
Community comment is invited on the proposed $1,045,000 upgrade of Church St and Searle Ln by the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC).
Artists collaborate to show their methods
Artists collaborate to show their methods
Contemporary Queenstown artists will give the public an insight into their work methods when they paint three hanging walls in the new Artbay Gallery, starting tomorrow.
Tree-planting bid to make safe haven
Tree-planting bid to make safe haven
A spring planting programme is planned for the largest island in Lake Wakatipu as part of a long-term bid by conservationists to create a safe haven for threatened native species.
Anzac Day parade may be reversed
Anzac Day parade may be reversed
Anzac Day services in Queenstown are likely to be reversed next year if the proposed upgrade of the Memorial Gates and Marine Pde is completed in time.
Advice bureau turning 20
Advice bureau turning 20
Entertaining talks about the early days of the Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau (QCAB) are in store when volunteers celebrate its 20th anniversary on Friday.
House prices plunge more than 25%
House prices plunge more than 25%
Residential property prices in Central Otago Lakes have plunged by more than a quarter in the past year as the recession prompted overseas investors to dump investment properties in Queenstown and Wanaka.