Double defibrillator donation
Double defibrillator donation
As part of a region-wide rollout of 20 kits, Queenstown and Arrowtown have two additional defibrillators for public use.
James Beech
Committee looks to ease way for events
Committee looks to ease way for events
Queenstown Lakes District Council committee called for a review of facilities with Lakes Leisure to ensure they were "event friendly" when it adopted the events strategy last week.
Guest spot for past contest winner
Guest spot for past contest winner
Bella Hristova, who won the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in Queenstown in 2007, says the 18 hopefuls this year need to focus on the music, not the contest.
Contest 'raises bar' for NZ violinists
Contest 'raises bar' for NZ violinists
The founder of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition says the tournament, which began yesterday, raises the bar for young New Zealand talents, and getting a Kiwi competitor into the event is only a "matter of time".
Taking reggae to nation
Taking reggae to nation
Petone-based reggae-soul-roots band Hikoikoi will be in Queenstown on June 13 as part of its nationwide tour to promote its new self-titled debut album.
Ten new cars for Skyline Gondola
Ten new cars for Skyline Gondola
Skyline Gondola has 10 new cars online in a $4 million upgrade of the landmark Queenstown tourism operation, which officially reopens on Monday.
Mountaineer on course to open
Mountaineer on course to open
The entire ground floor of the $28 million Mountaineer complex has been leased and the first store will open for business in time for the Queenstown Winter Festival.
Restoration on target
Restoration on target
The historic Paradise House, near Glenorchy, could be welcoming guests again this Christmas after a year of extensive restoration.
Pupils immersed in water studies
Pupils immersed in water studies
Queenstown Primary School pupils found Horne Creek to be mostly clear on Friday but were baffled by the stormwater that regularly muddied the waters.
Businesses welcome parking restrictions
Businesses welcome parking restrictions
Man St Car Park and Night 'n Day operators have welcomed the changes that affect them in the amended parking bylaw, which was adopted by the Queenstown Lakes District Council last week.
New school focus of forum
New school focus of forum
Parents, parents of prospective pupils and children are invited to the first Remarkables Primary School information forum at the Queenstown Events Centre on June 10.
Teen boot camp shows 'remarkable' results
Teen boot camp shows 'remarkable' results
Wakatipu High School's ground-breaking boot camp-style programme for troubled teenagers has shown "remarkable" results.
Trio bringing top TV show to the stage
Trio bringing top TV show to the stage
Basil, Sybil and Manuel are set to bring madcap mirth to Sky City Casino when the Faulty Towers Dinner Theatre Show plays on June 5.
Deal specifies subdivision
Deal specifies subdivision
The proposed 15-lot subdivision at Lake Hayes Estate should not be publicly notified because covenants made sure everyone who bought or occupied property went in with their "eyes open", a hearing was told on Wednesday.
Festival liquor ban will run for five days
Festival liquor ban will run for five days
Central Queenstown will be under a liquor ban for the first five days of the Winter Festival, Queenstown Lakes District councillors resolved unanimously this week.
First birthday for $18m swimming pool
First birthday for $18m swimming pool
Before the festivities, James Beech of the Queenstown Times asked those involved with Alpine Aqualand how they think the community asset has fared in its first 12 months.
Young artists' work on show
Young artists' work on show
The colourful display of artwork drawing admiring looks in the Queenstown Lakes District Council's foyer in Queenstown marks Youth Week.
Visitor parking gets nod
Visitor parking gets nod
Unrestricted car parking in downtown Queenstown will be phased out and visitor parking phased in following the Queenstown Lakes District Council's adoption of its amended parking bylaw.
'Advantage' for girls ready to rock
'Advantage' for girls ready to rock
The members of the only all-female rock band entering the Big Break '09 say they are excited about showing the Wakatipu what they can do.
Youth Week activities emphasise relationships
Youth Week activities emphasise relationships
A girls-only drop-in session, a father-and-son table tennis tournament and a concert by school bands for the public are among the exciting events happening in Youth Week, which begins today.