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Tourist drivers who are unsure of the road rules when arriving in Queenstown will now have some guidance through the introduction of the Drive Wise kiosk at Queenstown Airport.

An increase in parking fines issued in the Wakatipu Basin last year is attributed to a crackdown on overstayers at the Queenstown Airport.

One Queenstown man is taking advantage of the tourist centre's growing reputation as a business district by helping small businesses market themselves.

Former All Black lock Brad Thorn felt quite at home yesterday when he joined the Highlanders squad for a pre-season training camp in Queenstown, but the rugby veteran clearly has unfinished business.

New Zealand under-20 representatives arrived back in Otago this week with mixed feelings over the side's bronze medal at the division three world championships.

Dubbed the ''19th hole'', the centrepiece of The Hills PGA Championship is shaping up to be as entertaining as the golf this February.

Concerns have been raised about the difficulties of cyclists and walkers sharing the Queenstown Trail, which is barely three months old, but the trust behind the trail says measures are being implemented to improve safety.

Before Christmas, I was treated to an enjoyable experience when I cycled the Around the Mountain guided trail between Walter Peak and Mavora Lakes.

On Friday night, I was given an assignment with a twist when I attended the Queenstown Spoofing Championships.

The Kingston Flyer can still surprise as on Saturday the historic steam train hosted its first civil union marriage, in Kingston.

Saving the best till last - that was the feeling of the Queenstown hosts of the national sevens at the weekend.

Organisers of the Queenstown Bike Festival have stepped things up a notch this year for all levels and types of cyclists.

The NZPGA tournament tees off in Queenstown at the end of next month and organisers are calling for help from the area's caddies. More than 120 caddies are needed for the four-day PGA Tour of Australasia tournament, which runs from February 28 to March 3.

It may be the last time Queenstown hosts the national sevens tournament for some time, but there is also an exciting first.

For 10 years you have entertained us, thrilled us, left us with sunburned shoulders and kept some of us out late at night. This weekend, after 10 years, Queenstown will farewell the National Rugby Sevens, which is heading to Rotorua. But before the curtain comes down, Queenstown still has one more weekend of fun.