Convention centre assent
Convention centre assent
The Tourism Industry Association (TIA) backs the proposed convention centre in Queenstown as part of a network of regional centres to support the planned national facility in Auckland.
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Pint-sized play hits spot
Pint-sized play hits spot
A comedy about one middle-aged man's struggle against technology struck a chord with the audience which voted it the inaugural winner of the ''Pint-Sized Plays New Zealand'' competition in SkyCity Queenstown Casino on Sunday night.
All shipshape at Skippers Point
All shipshape at Skippers Point
Conservation enthusiasts Trevor Grant, a Mosgiel builder, and retired nurse Christine James, of Dunedin (pictured), worked with semi-retired Department of Conservation (Doc) historic specialist Stew Hardie to give the Skippers Point School and homestead an annual spruce-up last week.
Good report for school
Good report for school
Senior management and communication at the only secondary school in Queenstown have been given a clean bill of health by the Education Review Office (Ero), two years after a damning report triggered an external inquiry and the departure of its principal.
Arrowtown charm, historic buildings visitor lure: study
Arrowtown charm, historic buildings visitor lure: study
Any tourist walking down Arrowtown's Buckingham St is twice as likely to be aged over 55 as any tourist in Queenstown Mall, new research by the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association says.
Rare ducks liberated
Rare ducks liberated
More than 70 threatened pateke, or brown teal ducks, have been released into the Arthur Valley on the Milford Track as part of a $1 million dollar conservation effort to restore birdlife and habitats along New Zealand's Great Walks.
Maritime heritage preserved
Maritime heritage preserved
Lake Wakatipu's rich maritime heritage is preserved for future generations after the official opening of the historic boat shed and shipping office by Prime Minister John Key at Frankton Marina on Friday.
Chinese star's wedding media windfall
Chinese star's wedding media windfall
A Queenstown Lakes District councillor has asked Destination Queenstown to enable more Asian celebrity weddings, following the massive exposure the nuptials of Chinese actress Yao Chen gave the Wakatipu in November.
Low-cost bridge options criticised
Low-cost bridge options criticised
A Frankton resident has slammed the Queenstown Lakes District Council for accepting any low-cost proposal from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for the new estimated $5 million to $20 million Kawarau Falls Bridge, as long as the replacement is not delayed.
Golf magnet for Japanese
Golf magnet for Japanese
Chinese holiday-makers descended on Queenstown for their New Year celebrations last month and now Japanese business leaders will visit the resort to take advantage of the New Zealand PGA Championship and Challenge Golf Tournament.
Tenancies announced for Remarkables Park
Tenancies announced for Remarkables Park
A private healthcare provider, a hairdressing salon, a budget chain and an off-licence are among the new tenants set to move into the 900sq m block being built at Remarkables Park Town Centre.
Official opening for maritime buildings
Official opening for maritime buildings
Prime Minister John Key has been invited to officially open the historic boat shed and shipping office at Frankton Marina today after its 12-year $800,000 restoration.
New members needed
New members needed
The only big band in the lower South Island outside of Dunedin is calling on new members and singers to join its ranks before it debuts at national jazz festivals later this year.
Convention centre price tag $50m
Convention centre price tag $50m
The convention centre proposed for Queenstown could cost about $50 million and cater for between 750 and 1000 people.
Hot tip - Pint-Sized Plays
Hot tip - Pint-Sized Plays
A wealth of theatrical entertainment will be showcased when entries in the debut 2013 Pint-Sized Plays competition are staged for the public to enjoy, free of charge, on Sunday night.
Convention centre plans excite
Convention centre plans excite
The Tourism Industry Association has welcomed plans for a proposed ''world-class'' convention centre in Queenstown, saying any such development would bring significant financial benefits to the region.
Scorched earth
Scorched earth
Frankton and Queenstown firefighters quickly extinguished a scrub fire on private land near Stoney Creek Quarry, far from any houses, on the slope of the Remarkables mountain range, on Monday at 1.15pm.
Trail cleared
Trail cleared
A $4 million funding agreement between the New Zealand Cycle Trail and the Southland District Council has been described as clearing the way for construction of the Around the Mountains cycle trail to begin.
Queenstown TV series earns top reviews
Queenstown TV series earns top reviews
The international buzz surrounding the Wakatipu-shot thriller Top of the Lake continues to grow with creator-director Jane Campion telling The Times of London the miniseries is part of a revolution in television.
Costs force market to end
Costs force market to end
The Queenstown Farmers Market has finished early this summer due to some vendors' lack of commitment every week and the late and short growing season for fresh produce.