Glade House makes lasting impression
Glade House makes lasting impression
A snapshot of Glade House, taken more than a century ago, has come to light.
Joe Dodgshun
Kiwi Birdlife Park preens itself
Kiwi Birdlife Park preens itself
The 25th anniversary of the Queenstown Kiwi Birdlife Park drew more than 80 community and bird-park stalwarts to celebrate the achievements of staff and the founding Wilson family on Wednesday night.
Centre seeks more car parks
Centre seeks more car parks
Lakes Leisure has applied for resource consent to drastically increase the number of car parks available at the Queenstown Events Centre.
Tour de Lance
Tour de Lance
Controversial American cyclist Lance Armstrong is understood to be holidaying in the Queenstown Lakes district with his partner Anna Hansen and 3-month old daughter Olivia.
Consent sought for planned extension for Francis building
Consent sought for planned extension for Francis building
Resource consent for a 126.2sq m extension to the Francis Building in Repco Blvd, off Industrial Place has been sought by owner Michael Francis.
February date for home show
February date for home show
The annual Queenstown Home Show will be held on February 18-20 at the Queenstown Event Centre, with more than 100 homestyle businesses sharing products and ideas.
Bird park celebrates 25 years of growth
Bird park celebrates 25 years of growth
A verdant haven for native birds, the Queenstown Kiwi Birdlife Park yesterday celebrated its 25th anniversary, proud of its transformation from literally a "rubbish tip".
Golf: State of play on Open venue unknown
Golf: State of play on Open venue unknown
Golf course managers are still in the dark over whether the New Zealand Open will be held at The Hills course in Arrowtown this year.
International training ground potential
International training ground potential
Queenstown has great potential as a training centre for high-profile international teams, according to Lakes Leisure management, as well as the visiting St Kilda Saints Aussie rules team.
No other developments until Queenstown trail completed
No other developments until Queenstown trail completed
Finishing the ambitious 90km-plus Queenstown trail is the main focus for the Wakatipu Trails Trust with completion due next year, chairman Terry Stevens says.
Golf: News to the Hills it is to host Open
Golf: News to the Hills it is to host Open
Media reports yesterday that this year's New Zealand Open will be held at The Hills golf course after all have puzzled course general manager Sam Gent.
More than 100 stalls at home show
More than 100 stalls at home show
Homeowners take heed - the annual Queenstown Home Show will be held from February 18-20 at the Queenstown Event Centre, with more than 100 home-style businesses sharing products and ideas.
Guides trained for risks, council says
Guides trained for risks, council says
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says despite the alleged assault of a community guide in the weekend - the second such incident in three months - the guides are well placed to deal with the risks they face.
Promising bookings for medical centre
Promising bookings for medical centre
Bookings are looking promising for Queenstown's Midtown Medical Centre, which officially reopened yesterday after its sudden closure late last month.
Fewer buskers despite simple permit system
Fewer buskers despite simple permit system
The streets may not be as alive with the sound of music compared with last summer, with officials saying the number of busking permits issued this season was down on last season.
Start of swim lessons
Start of swim lessons
Swimming lessons begin today at the Arrowtown Memorial Pool.
Gym tenants sought
Gym tenants sought
Landlords of the building that housed now-defunct downtown gym Pulse Fitness are looking for another gym business to take its place.
Now staff can learn more for the tourists
Now staff can learn more for the tourists
Visitors may see Queenstown in a new light after the announcement of a Queenstown Resort College course which teaches frontline retail and service staff the history and legends of Wakatipu.
Paula wants big skydive to publicise exit options
Paula wants big skydive to publicise exit options
Dunedin grandmother Paula Westoby (81), who made headlines in 2008 for having the words "Do Not Resuscitate" tattooed on her chest, is hoping to raise the bar by skydiving in Queenstown next month.
Tavern gets a reprieve
Tavern gets a reprieve
The derelict Arthurs Point Tavern - which was to be demolished in December - has had a Christmas reprieve, but owners still plan to carry out the works next month.