Tracey Roxburgh

A booklet commemorating 150 years of Arrowtown and the Lakes district will be launched at Jonesey's Cafe and Bar in the town tomorrow night.

Twenty-five years ago, a group of Arrowtown women banded together to provide entertainment during the town's second re-enactment of the discovery of gold on the banks of the Arrow River.

Gay Ski Week Queenstown organisers Sally (left) and Mandy White-woods prepare for the 10th annual event in Queenstown, which begins today.

A Queenstown lawyer, censured and ordered to pay a total of $16,319.50 in penalties and costs after admitting misconduct, says he "crossed the line" and was "not likely to do it again".

Two Real Journeys staff members have used their DIY skills to benefit rare Fiordland crested penguins in Milford Sound, creating "luxury beachfront accommodation", complete with verandas, for the birds.

The Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade hopes when the town marks its 300th anniversary, in 2162, the opening of a time capsule will provide an insight about what life was like for residents today.

The inaugural Remarkables Ice and Mixed Festival, held in Queenstown over the weekend, has been hailed an overwhelming success, with organisers already planning the 2013 event.

Two Invercargill women who decided to create an income during the winter months have promised to bring their unique Pop Up Market back to Arrowtown next year.

A black tie dinner next month, marking Gibbston Valley Winery's 25th commercial grape harvest, will also mark another milestone - the winery's support of Cure Kids.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a Jetstar flight which flew below the permitted level when landing at Queenstown earlier this year.

An independent school for Queenstown is "definitely happening", but determining its location and opening date may be a lengthy process.

The newly refurbished Air New Zealand Koru Lounge officially opened for members on Saturday and a customer function is planned for tomorrow evening to celebrate the lounge.

A decision on Queenstown Airport's plan change 35 (air noise boundaries) is expected to be made by the Environment Court in October, after which the company will consult the community.

While investigations continued into night flights up to 10pm at Queenstown Airport, the airport's chief executive says it is "pointless" to engage with the community until such time as the company has satisfied airlines and authorities it can be done.

Two Fiordland schemes and a new Queenstown residential property were among winners at the New Zealand Contractors Federation Hirepool Construction Awards 2012, announced in Blenheim.