Boult looks forward to progress
Boult looks forward to progress
New Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he will be ''disappointed'' if major progress has not been made in the next three years to deal with some of the key issues the district faces.
Tracey Roxburgh
Catalyst Trust winner of top community award
Catalyst Trust winner of top community award
A volunteer group formed to create opportunities for the Queenstown Lakes community to invigorate, challenge and enrich itself, won the Trustpower Queenstown Lakes District Community Supreme Award...
Affected parties get notice
Affected parties get notice
Eighty affected parties have been served with a limited notification notice for the Sanderson Group's proposed $250million retirement village on Ladies Mile.
Queenstown 'transport woes' addressed
Cross-agency transport group proposed
A ''congestion charge'' and a visitor levy are two potential funding sources to address Queenstown's ''woeful traffic issues'', a new report says.
Weather smiles on market
Weather smiles on market
A stunning spring morning in Queenstown on Saturday provided the perfect backdrop for the first Remarkables Market of the 2016-17 season.
AJ Hackett expanding overseas
AJ Hackett expanding overseas
The size of AJ Hackett International will double within the next three years as the company looks to forge new territory overseas and diversify some of its operations.
Consent to be sought soon for 'Olive Leaf'
Consent to be sought soon for 'Olive Leaf'
An ambitious proposal to construct a contemporary building beside an historic church in Arrowtown is gaining momentum.
Pair claim Jet Boat Marathon title
Pair claim Jet Boat Marathon title
Blenheim’s John Derry, and navigator Brent Hefford travel through the Shotover Canyon on Saturday, on their way to claiming the 2016 New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon title.
1080 dropped on nearly 20,000ha
1080 dropped on nearly 20,000ha
A 1080 drop was carried out in the Dart, Routeburn and Caples Valleys yesterday, part of the Department of Conservation’s "Battle for our Birds".
Tramper 'thought I was going to die'
Missing Australian tramper rescued
The Australian tourist rescued on Ben Lomond near Queenstown early today didn't think he was going to survive.
Nelson company proposes new petrol station
Nelson company proposes new petrol station
Another new petrol station is planned at Frankton Flats.
Partner of missing tourist fears worst
Partner of missing tourist fears worst
The partner of an Australian tourist missing in Queenstown has grave concerns for his safety.
Devastating news for small town
Devastating news for small town
The Deer Capital of New Zealand received a body blow yesterday when news broke of Silver Fern Farms' plans to close its venison plant.
Camp grounds filling up fast
Camping grounds filling up
While most camping grounds in the Wakatipu still have capacity for Labour Weekend, people who have not yet booked sites for Christmas and New Year may be out of luck.
Risk of measles still present
Risk of measles still present
While no further cases of measles have been confirmed in Queenstown, the risk is still present, health authorities warn.
The right notes
The right notes
Best Served Chilled guitarist Mika Craggs, who was named top guitarist at the Southern Schools Jazz Competition in Invercargill on Friday, performed in Queenstown earlier this year.
Work starts on expanding airport parking
Work starts on expanding airport parking
Another 50 car parks are being created at Queenstown Airport as part of its short-term infrastructure improvement programme.
Ngai Tahu takes the reins
Ngai Tahu takes the reins
Ngai Tahu Tourism has added Glenorchy horse-trekking business Dart Stables to its portfolio.
Best holiday destination
Best holiday destination
Queenstown has been named the top holiday destination in Australasia, including the South Pacific, at the 2016 World Travel Awards.
Lodges sold, now in liquidation
Lodges sold, now in liquidation
Two Queenstown lodges placed into receivership in February have sold, but they and their sole shareholding company have now been placed in liquidation.