Airbnb jumpers’ tax warning
Airbnb jumpers’ tax warning
When Queenstown’s tourism economy stopped overnight in March, so did income for thousands of those renting out homes or rooms on Airbnb-type platforms.
Philip Chandler
‘World-first’ new tracing tech
‘World-first’ new tracing tech
The same week the government’s introduced a Covid-19 digital diary, “world-first” contact tracing technology is about to be rolled out in Arrowtown.
Bite goes on restaurants
Bite goes on restaurants
If business wasn’t tough enough for Queenstown’s hospo outlets before the Covid-19 closedown, it’ll be far more on a knife-edge once lockdown ends even if there’s less competition. Philip Chandler talks to four long-time operators about how they’ll fare in the new order.
Queenstown hotel remains open - for single guest
Queenstown hotel remains open - for single guest
A Queenstown hotel has stayed open throughout the Covid-19 lockdown just to look after – for free – a treasured Belgian guest.
Work on new Queenstown hospital under way
Work on new Queenstown hospital under way
Amidst a health crisis, it’s apt that foundation works on Queenstown’s first surgical hospital started this week.
Couple 'devastated' at Shotover blow
Couple 'devastated' at Shotover blow
The couple who made Queenstown’s Shotover Jet world-famous are devastated owner Ngai Tahu Tourism is bailing out.
Opinion: Virus crisis isn’t all doom and gloom
Opinion: Virus crisis isn’t all doom and gloom
Imagine a tourist town with no tourists.
Restored heritage cottage on the market
Restored heritage cottage on the market
A restored country cottage dating back to the very early 1900s is for sale in Queenstown’s Dalefield.
Weaver, patron debate korowai’s authenticity
Weaver, patron debate korowai’s authenticity
The patron of the New Zealand Maori Golf Association has hit back at criticism of the korowai cloak it commissioned for the winner of the recent NZ Open golf tournament.
NZ Golf again criticised over cloak
NZ Golf again criticised over cloak
A weaving expert has criticised New Zealand Golf for presenting a bogus Maori korowai cloak to Sunday’s winner of the New Zealand Open in Arrowtown.
Homeowner questions consent process for hotel
Homeowner questions consent process for hotel
A Queenstown ratepayer’s upset a hotel developer’s going through the resource consent process without apparently satisfying council concerns.
Museum needs $3.5m for quake work
Arrowtown museum needs $3.5m for quake work
Arrowtown’s Lakes District Museum could be history if a “daunting” $3.5 million isn’t stumped up for earthquake-strengthening and restoration work.
Shock dance school closure 'a real bombshell'
Shock dance school closure 'a real bombshell'
In what one parent calls “a real bombshell”, Queenstown’s largest and longest-standing dance school shut up shop this week.
New CEO needed for Queenstown tourism company
New CEO needed for Queenstown tourism company
Queenstown’s biggest tourism company needs a new boss.
Shrinks shrunk: 'Basically half' of mental health team quits
Shrinks shrunk: 'Basically half' of mental health team quits
Queenstown’s publicly-funded mental health team’s in a state of breakdown following five staff resignations in recent months.
Holiday homes offered to weary Aussie firefighters
Luxury Queenstown holiday homes offered to weary Aussie firefighters
A Queenstown volunteer firefighter is helping to give free accommodation to weary Aussie firefighters needing a break from fighting devastating bushfires.
Goodbye to a Queenstown icon
Goodbye to a Queenstown icon
After almost 35 years as an iconic steak and seafood restaurant in Queenstown Mall, Britannia is changing course.
Cashing up and moving on from Arrowtown
Cashing up and moving on from Arrowtown
Getting involved in the community was second nature for Arrowtowners Alison and Nigel Douglas. Nigel goes over their local highlights with Philip Chandler, explains why they’ve left for Geraldine,...
Tour operator slams China travel ban
Tour operator slams China travel ban
A Queenstown tourist operator believes the New Zealand government’s coronavirus-induced travel ban on Chinese is an over-reaction that’ll damage the resort.
No ordinary subdivision: $720k just for the section
No ordinary subdivision: $720k just for the section
Anyone with a spare $580,000 to $720,000 can choose among some of the last residential plots on the Queenstown side of Lake Wakatipu’s Frankton Arm.