Report recommends withdrawing housing proposal
Report recommends withdrawing housing proposal
The controversial inclusionary housing variation, proposed for the Queenstown Lakes District, may be dead in the water.
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The next generation steps up
The next generation steps up
The founder of the Whakatipu Community Hub Charitable Trust has officially passed the baton on to his daughter.
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More private carpark plans unveiled
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More private carpark plans unveiled
Another application has been received by Queenstown’s council for a private carpark.
Style guru’s designs on Otago
Style guru’s designs on Otago
A renowned image consultant who lived and worked overseas for almost 35 years is enjoying living in Queenstown and getting involved in local and Otago-wide organisations.
Millions milestone
Millions milestone
Queenstown Taxis driver and co-managing director Nik Bhatt this week became the company’s ‘3million man’.
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Debate surrounding Airbnb housing report welcomed
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Debate surrounding Airbnb housing report welcomed
The chief executive of the company which generated a report saying Airbnbs are not affecting rents and housing squeezes in Queenstown, admits he was a "little bit" surprised by those findings.
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'I'm very sceptical': Airbnb housing report raises eyebrows
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'I'm very sceptical': Airbnb housing report raises eyebrows
A report claiming Airbnbs are not significantly driving up housing costs in Queenstown has been labelled "witchcraft" and compared to a Tui ad.
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Application offers more detail on ‘Eco-Cave’
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Application offers more detail on ‘Eco-Cave’
More details about a project touted as New Zealand’s first sustainable glowworm experience, to be built in Queenstown by a pair of influencers, have been released.
A different kind of concoction
A different kind of concoction
Arrowtowner Chelsea Gawron has swapped The Blue Door for a red one.
Novotel quiz surpasses $500k for Cure Kids
Novotel quiz surpasses $500k for Cure Kids
What an effort. This month’s Novotel Cure Kids Quiz, including special guest Shaun Wallace — aka The Dark Destroyer from The Chase — has raised almost $79,000 for the child health...
Biking event ‘icing on cake’
Biking event ‘icing on cake’
Proving Grounds is all go.
Lewers looks to Queenstown's future
Lewers looks to Queenstown's future
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers has spent the past couple of weeks on a district-wide consultation roadshow ahead of submissions closing on council’s draft long-term plan (LTP).
Helping energise Queenstown
Helping energise Queenstown
A woman described as ‘human Berocca’ is on her way to Queenstown next week to provide an energy boost, and some straight-talking inspiration for keeping it.
Showbiz reveal
Showbiz reveal
Showbiz Queenstown’s going Into the Woods.
Inspirational women revealed
Inspirational women revealed
Twenty-one women from across the country, including a Dame, a medical cannabis pioneer, and a humanitarian providing surgeries to orphans and widows in Iraq, have been named as finalists in the new...
Runway safety project announced
Runway safety project announced
Work is due to start this spring on a $20 million-plus runway safety project at Queenstown Airport.
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Charge to residents decried
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Charge to residents decried
A Queenstown councillor is questioning why the resort’s "wider CBD" — including residents — should pick up the majority of the tab for the now infamous "road to nowhere".
Queenstown venues and pros among hospo finalists
Queenstown venues and pros among hospo finalists
Three Queenstown venues, and three hospo pros, have been named as finalists in the Hospitality New Zealand (HNZ) Business Awards 2024.
Seeking a ‘Victor’ and ‘Robert’
Seeking a ‘Victor’ and ‘Robert’
Wanted. One ‘Victor’ and a ‘Robert’. Added bonus, you’ve already got ‘wives’.
Bracing for impact
Bracing for impact
Brace yourselves. With this week’s long-awaited — and perfectly-timed — delivery of white gold, Queenstown’s preparing for the snow rush.