Park name to honour early doctor's service
Park name to honour early doctor's service
A Queenstown Hill reserve will take the name of one of Wakatipu's most respected citizens.
Tracey Roxburgh
'Odd' removal of car parks over winter upsets
'Odd' removal of car parks over winter upsets
The general manager of a Queenstown lobby group has called a decision by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to remove 15 short-term car parks "odd''.
Tourist operation clarity sought
Tourist operation clarity sought
More clarity around operations on the Dart River and greater protection of TSS Earnslaw's operation were sought by two tourism companies submitting on the Queenstown Lakes District Council's proposed district plan on Tuesday.
Trees by gondola to be removed
Trees by gondola to be removed
Trees covering about 1.88ha either side of the Skyline Gondola - some up to 50m tall - will be removed later this year, to remove a health and safety threat to the aerial cableway.
Visa processing in Christchurch when office closes
Visa processing in Christchurch when office closes
Immigration New Zealand will keep a presence in Queenstown after its office closes by the end of August, but visa applications will be carried out in Christchurch.
Project aiming at Net Zero Energy
Project aiming at Net Zero Energy
Contractors working on a ground-breaking development in Glenorchy reached a major milestone this week, when the roof was fitted to the first of seven energy-efficient cabins.
Retirement village approved
Retirement village approved
The seventh recommendation for a special housing area (SHA) for Queenstown will soon be on its way to Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith.
Parking changes pass
Parking changes pass
After an hour of discussion around the table in Queenstown yesterday, a raft of parking changes in the resort's CBD was passed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, despite vehement opposition from the public.
4000-unit project possible
4000-unit project possible
Developer Alastair Porter estimates between 3000 and 4000 apartment units could be built within the Remarkables Park town centre zone in the future.
Hundreds of residential units agreed in principle
Hundreds of residential units agreed in principle
Up to 646 units or residential apartments and a 100-bed aged care facility have been agreed to or approved in principle by the Queenstown Lakes District Council under the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act to date.
QLDC asked to recommend SHA plan
QLDC asked to recommend SHA plan
A seventh special housing area proposal for Queenstown is going to the Government.
RPL announces $58m development
RPL announces $58m development
A $58million development project at Remarkables Park will deliver 55 residential and 81 serviced hotel apartments to Queenstown within the next two years.
Council can issue consents
Council can issue consents
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has retained the ability to issue building consents, for now at least.
Disagreement over new airstrip rules
Disagreement over new airstrip rules
Informal airports came to the fore again yesterday during resumed hearings on the Queenstown Lakes District Council's proposed district plan.
Camper vans may be banned from CBD
Camper vans may be banned from CBD
Banning camper vans from Queenstown's CBD and freeing up 60 parking spaces in the Church St car park for public use are among the "bold moves'' being recommended to the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Significant natural area starting point
Significant natural area starting point
The Department of Conservation has described the Queenstown Lakes District Council's list of Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) as a "starting point''.
Clarity sought for Wanaka airport
Clarity sought for Wanaka airport
The Queenstown Airport Corporation has sought additional provisions in the Queenstown Lakes District Council's proposed district plan to provide clarity in planning for Wanaka Airport.
In the pink (+ video)
In the pink (+ video)
Fashion parades, an auction, raffles and a special performance by one of New Zealand's most successful singer-songwriters helped to raise $9100 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation in Queenstown yesterday.
Snow guns herald onset of winter
Snow guns herald onset of winter
Winter is on the way. Late on Monday night, NZSki fired up its 217 snow guns at Coronet Peak for the first time this year when temperatures dropped to -7degC in the Wakatipu.
Teen chosen for Space Camp
Teen chosen for Space Camp
A Queenstown teenager is one of five New Zealand high school pupils selected to explore the final frontier as they take part in the international Space Camp in the United States in July.