Queenstown gets ready to roll
Queenstown gets ready to roll
It may be the most anticipated edition of Monopoly in the world.
Tracey Roxburgh
Legal challenge mounted
Legal challenge mounted
Republic Hospitality Group has formally advised Queenstown’s council they will seek a judicial review in the High Court over al fresco fee increases if it does not withdraw its policy, defer the...
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Consent sought to triple ski area
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Consent sought to triple ski area
NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says the company will be ‘‘going very hard’’ this summer to prepare to lodge two fast-track consent applications.
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Effluent spills alleged
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Effluent spills alleged
A Queenstown river which attracts thousands of tourists every week allegedly had untreated effluent flowing into it amid concerns about a faltering wastewater plant.
Legal action coming
Legal action coming
Queenstown hospo businesses are launching legal action over Queenstown council’s al fresco dining charges.
Arrowtown’s evolution prompts upgrade
Arrowtown’s evolution prompts upgrade
The evolution of Arrowtown has led to a new promotional website for the village.
On-stage talent sought
On-stage talent sought
Showbiz Queenstown director Marty Newell says there’ll be nowhere to hide for the cast of next year’s musical, Into the Woods.
Govt gives green light to housing plan
Govt gives green light to Ladies Mile housing plan
Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has signed off on the Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile variation, paving the way for another 2400 new residential units near Queenstown.
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Legal action after dining charges hiked
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Legal action after dining charges hiked
Queenstown hospitality businesses are launching legal action over Queenstown Lakes District Council’s al fresco dining charges.
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympic rowing royalty made a flying visit to Queenstown last week to lend their support to a local fundraiser.
Marathon a success despite flight problems
Marathon a success despite flight problems
As Queenstown braced itself to host the 10th edition of the Queenstown Marathon, high winds forced the diversion of eight inbound flights.
Marathon a success despite flight problems
Marathon a success despite flight problems
As Queenstown braced itself to host the 10th edition of its marathon, high winds creating ‘‘severe wind shear’’ at the resort's airport forced the diversion of eight inbound flights.
Child health research fundraiser above par
Child health research fundraiser above par
A triple treat was dished up at Sir Michael Hill’s private golf course, The Hills, near Arrowtown, on Thursday night to support child health research charity Cure Kids.
Vassalos remains undefeated in Muay Thai ring
Vassalos remains undefeated in Muay Thai ring
Queenstown's Jules Vassalos is quickly making a name for herself.
Tourism business gongs
Tourism business gongs
Two Queenstown tourism businesses scooped huge awards last week.
High hopes for hangi venture
High hopes for hangi venture
If you’ve been hanging out for a hangi, the wait is over.
Businesses asked to rise to challenge
Businesses asked to rise to challenge
Challenge accepted.
Marathon’s ‘Founding Runners’ still going strong
Marathon’s ‘Founding Runners’ still going strong
Included in the 12,500-strong field for this Saturday’s Queenstown Marathon are 40 ‘Founding Runners’ — including seven Queenstowners — who’ve taken part in every edition of the event.
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Fundraising efforts in honour of father
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Fundraising efforts in honour of father
Tomorrow's Queenstown Marathon will be a particularly poignant experience for one family.
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Plug pulled on Luma
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Plug pulled on Luma
Organisers of the popular Luma light show, held in the Queenstown Gardens, have pulled the plug on next year’s event.