Tracey Roxburgh

Pop-up vaccine clinic at Q'town car park

The drive-through clinic is at the Brookes Rd car park. Photo: supplied

Pop-up vaccine clinic at Q'town car park

Queenstown Airport is holding a drive-through vaccination clinic tomorrow and Friday at its Brookes Rd car park, mainly aimed at those who have received compromised jabs.

Loop trail five years in making

Mountain bikers ride at Picnic Rock, high above Deep Creek, on Queenstown’s new 50km-plus Coronet...

Loop trail five years in making

Queenstown's backcountry tourism has added another string to its bow following last night’s opening of a new world-class 50km loop trail around Coronet Peak.

Weathertightness case stretches council’s legal budget

A legal budget blowout for the Queenstown Lakes District Council is being attributed to defending a "large weathertightness claim" in Queenstown.

Increase in threats, abuse towards QLDC staff

Some people have not been sympathetic towards the plight of struggling Queenstown businesses....

Increase in threats, abuse towards QLDC staff

There has been an increase in aggresive behaviour towards council staff and one person has been trespassed from the Queenstown Lakes District Coucil after threatening physical assault and saying...

Loop trail five years in making

Queenstown's backcountry tourism has added another string to its bow following last night’s opening of a new world-class 50km loop trail around Coronet Peak.

QLDC major construction projects in ‘good shape’

QLDC major construction projects in ‘good shape’

The Queenstown Lakes District Council believes it is in "good shape" to continue advancing several major construction projects, primarily in Queenstown, despite the challenges in the construction...

Pandemic’s effects stark in wellbeing survey

Pandemic’s effects stark in wellbeing survey

The fallout from Covid-19 has been put in black and white for the Queenstown Lakes District Council again, through the release of the council’s quality of life survey.

Covid fallout affects quality of life in Queenstown-Lakes

Last week, the Otago Daily Times reported about 60 businesses within the CBD did not expect to...

Covid fallout affects quality of life in Queenstown-Lakes

The fallout from Covid-19 has been put into black and white for the Queenstown Lakes District Council again, through the release of the council’s quality of life survey.

The kind of Rats we like

About 40 Queenstown businesses took possession of 32,000 rapid antigen tests (Rats) yesterday, a month after the Queenstown Airport Corporation placed an order on their behalf.

Quiet but hope for recovery in resort’s bars

Marine Parade, by Queenstown’s waterfront, was almost devoid of people by 10.30pm on Friday night...

Quiet but hope for recovery in resort’s bars

Much has been made of Queenstown’s plight over the past two years but one sector, of late, has come to the forefront. Hospitality has, arguably, had a tougher run than any other industry, particularly in Queenstown.Tracey Roxburgh tries to have a night on the town.

Awards recognise lawyers’ ‘exceptional’ attributes

Two Queenstown solicitors have been named Rising Stars by NZ Lawyer.

Last year for WHS head

Last year for WHS head

Wakatipu High School principal Steve Hall has announced he will finish up at the school at the end of this year.

Queenstown pair named rising legal stars

Queenstown pair named rising legal stars

Two Queenstown solicitors have been named ‘Rising Stars’ by NZ Lawyer.

Ladies Mile community centre action

Ladies Mile community centre action

Three years after the Queenstown Lakes District Council purchased a multimillion-dollar property at Ladies Mile, work will finally begin to retrofit it and create a new community centre.

Organising team calls off Queenstown Marathon

Runners at the start of last year's Queenstown Marathon. Photo: Ross Mackay

Organising team calls off Queenstown Marathon

The Queenstown Marathon has been cancelled.

Minister to consider hospo help

The Tourism Minister has promised to look at ways to help the hard-hit hospitality sector as Queenstown businesses grapple with the effects of Covid community transmission and isolation.

Queenstown Marathon cancelled

The Queenstown Marathon has been cancelled, again.

Close contacts after masks not worn correctly

Dozens of close contacts at school after masks not worn correctly

Wakatipu High School has confirmed one student has tested positive for Covid, and it has two other probable cases, with 43 students and four teachers identified as close contacts so far.

Border restrictions factor in chief executive’s resignation

Border restrictions factor in chief executive’s resignation

After just seven months, Destination Queenstown chief executive Paul Abbot has resigned, citing border restrictions between New Zealand and Australia as one of the reasons.

Seven Super players positive — opener postponed

The day games will be played in Queenstown (pictured) and teams will bus to and from Rugby Park...

Seven Super players positive — opener postponed

Super Rugby’s planned opening match in Queenstown has been postponed after seven Moana Pasifika players tested positive for Covid-19.

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