Film of expedition to aid St John
Film of expedition to aid St John
The film premiere of the world jet-boat expedition's journey deep into Mongolia and Russia will be held on Friday, October 29, at the Queenstown Events Centre, starting at 7.30pm.
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Group taking aim at alcohol harm
Group taking aim at alcohol harm
Measures such as raising alcohol prices and the alcohol purchase age while reducing liquor accessibility will be recommended to the Government by a Queenstown group.
'Sustainable' wine entries up
'Sustainable' wine entries up
The number of "sustainable" wine entries from Otago in this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards is nearly double last year's figure.
Sounds from near and far
Sounds from near and far
Jazz lovers across the region will once again be welcomed by the smooth sounds of the annual jazz festival as it springs to life tomorrow evening. Naeem Alvi takes a look at what we can expect.
Panners go for gold in Cromwell town
Panners go for gold in Cromwell town
Gold-panning enthusiasts from around New Zealand will compete next Monday for a chance to represent their country at the 2011 Australasian Gold-panning Championships.
Mountain bikers to compete in eight-hour challenge
Mountain bikers to compete in eight-hour challenge
Endurance mountain-bike riders will battle it out at the inaugural 8hours@Jacks multi-lap race at the Stragglers Loop Track on Saturday.
Proposal to run jet ferries to park
Proposal to run jet ferries to park
Jet ferries from Queenstown to Remarkables Park are hoped to be up and running by this time next year, Remarkables Park chief executive, Alastair Porter says.
Quake spurs advice on emergencies
Quake spurs advice on emergencies
Queenstown property developer and Christchurch Airport chief executive Jim Boult told about 100 aviation delegates to increase airport emergency-response operations, at the New Zealand Airports Conference in Queenstown on Friday.
Rugby World Cup time for growth
Rugby World Cup time for growth
New Zealand airports will need to focus on domestic markets during the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) to ensure strong national tourism growth, the Government says.
Student chefs put sizzle into using beef and lamb
Student chefs put sizzle into using beef and lamb
Student chefs relished the competition at the Otago Polytechnic Cromwell Campus on Thursday by producing winning dishes from the best New Zealand beef and lamb.
Holiday football programme to run again
Holiday football programme to run again
Football-mad youths aged between 7 and 13 will have the opportunity to train with New Zealand All White Andrew Boyens at the Queenstown Events Centre (QEC) in January.
Summary of report for councillors
Summary of report for councillors
Incoming Queenstown Lakes mayor Vanessa Van Uden said yesterday a summary of the controversial Queenstown Airport share deal would be given to her new team of councillors.
Jetstar keen to run night flights
Jetstar keen to run night flights
Low-fare airline Jetstar plans to add two new aircraft to its Queenstown fleet.
Tourism boost from airline code-share
Tourism boost from airline code-share
A proposed code-sharing deal between Jetstar and airline giant American Airlines could give Queenstown's tourism industry yet another boost.
Heliskiing guides going to the top
Heliskiing guides going to the top
A Queenstown heliskiing company will soon be guiding skiers in the world's highest mountains, the Himalayas.
Run promotes world harmony
Run promotes world harmony
Marathon runners will carry an Olympic-style torch through Queenstown on Saturday as part of a global odyssey to spread the message of world harmony.
New chairman for conservation group
New chairman for conservation group
Te Anau resident Dr Chris Shaw has been appointed chairman of conservation group the Guardians of Lakes Manapouri, Monowai and Te Anau.
QAC setting up new website
QAC setting up new website
Queenstown Accommodation Centre is launching a new website to operate its holiday homes department as a separate company.
Submissions open on park
Submissions open on park
Public submissions for plans to construct an entertainment centre near Wanaka Airport will be opened by the Queenstown Lakes District Council tomorrow.
Website connects festival-goers with rooms
Website connects festival-goers with rooms
Visitors to 2010 ASB Queenstown JazzFest this month will be able to rent spare rooms in Queenstown homes for the duration of their stay.