Search on for willing Santas
Search on for willing Santas
Organisers of Queenstown festive activities are on the hunt for gentlemen prepared to don a red suit for a few hours before Christmas and help spread the spirit.
Tracey Roxburgh
'Chaos' will come right on the night
'Chaos' will come right on the night
More than 50 Queenstown primary school children are preparing to take the stage on Friday in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, produced by the Kate Moetaua School of Drama.
Ribbon ride arrives
Ribbon ride arrives
About 15 men and women dressed in black leather arrived at Remarkables Park yesterday, all wearing white ribbons, honouring their vow never to condone or conceal violence against women or children.
Second chance for lucky couple
Second chance for lucky couple
It is the day most girls dream about but, unfortunately, sometimes things beyond anyone's control leave a couple with wedding day memories they would rather not have.
Some blaze wrong trails
Some blaze wrong trails
Some took a wrong turn, got slightly disoriented and ended up running or walking the 15km cycle leg of the 2011 New World Wakatipu Trail Blazer on Friday night, while other cyclists managed to complete the 7.5km walking and running section in 20 minutes, but ultimately it was for a good cause.
Trenz 2012 event not to be missed, TIA chief says
Trenz 2012 event not to be missed, TIA chief says
Applications for Trenz 2012, to be held in Queenstown from May 7 to 10, opened earlier this month - with delegates from this year's inaugural Queenstown event hailing it "the best" event of its kind yet.
Trails Trust fundraiser boosted by grant from Wilding legacy
Trails Trust fundraiser boosted by grant from Wilding legacy
The legacy of a keen outdoorsman and respected member of the Wakatipu and Southland communities last night helped the Queenstown Trails Trust raise $360,500 last night, leaving less than $140,000 to raise to complete the 90km Queenstown Trail.
Confidence lags indicators: ASB head
Confidence lags indicators: ASB head
Consumer confidence in Otago is the lowest in New Zealand, with only 25% of consumers optimistic about prospects for the regional economy, the Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index for September shows.
NI men may join board
NI men may join board
The Queenstown Airport Corporation will be asked to consider a recommendation to appoint two North Island businessmen to the board at its annual meeting on Monday.
Trail Blazer entries flood in
Trail Blazer entries flood in
The course has been marked, the volunteers are ready, the entries are flooding in and the weather forecast is promising for the 2011 New World Wakatipu Trail Blazer, being held tonight.
Yes to $150m Milford tunnel
Yes to $150m Milford tunnel
A $150 million, 11.3km bus-only tunnel linking the existing Routeburn Rd and Hollyford Rd took a significant step forward yesterday, with the Department of Conservation agreeing in principle to grant consent.
Bonz Cocktail a toast to business collaboration
Bonz Cocktail a toast to business collaboration
A set of New Zealand-designed glassware has inspired the collaboration of two Queenstown businesses, resulting in a new cocktail.
Bookish week begins at school with fair
Bookish week begins at school with fair
A collective love of books will be celebrated this week at the Remarkables Primary School Community Book Fair.
Dart tunnel idea slammed
Dart tunnel idea slammed
A tunnel linking Routeburn Rd and Hollyford Rd could be disastrous for the Te Anau economy, a Te Anau business spokesman said yesterday.
Tough guys ride against violence
Tough guys ride against violence
Southern men are being encouraged to join a symbolic ride, with participants vowing never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women.
Auditor-general to study airport alliance
Auditor-general to study airport alliance
The Office of the Auditor-general has begun a study concerning the controversial strategic alliance between Queenstown and Auckland airports, to "seek learnings" from existing council-controlled organisation models.
Queenstown Memorial Hall upgrade
Queenstown Memorial Hall upgrade
The Queenstown Memorial Hall upgrade working party hosted an open day on Saturday, taking tours of the existing facilities for interested parties to understand what is planned and provide feedback. Tracey Roxburgh went along with her camera.
Free gym entry and classes mark birthday
Free gym entry and classes mark birthday
Alpine Health and Fitness will celebrate its second birthday with a retro-themed day and full timetable of free classes and gym entry this weekend.
Wine tour company garners 'international best' award
Wine tour company garners 'international best' award
A Queenstown-based wine tour company is celebrating having received an international award in the face of stiff competition from established global wine regions.
Seminar on aviation law
Seminar on aviation law
An adventure aviation seminar will be held in Queenstown today, ahead of the introduction of rigorous new safety standards, with companies expected to either comply or cease operations.