Mountain Scene Poll

Excited to try AJ Hackett Bungy NZ’s new swing?

AJ Hackett Bungy NZ has been given the nod to build the Kawarau Swing, the country's first three-person adventure swing, at its Kawarau Gorge site. A New Zealand-first, the swing's expected to be operational by next July

Concerned about the impact of 900 more houses in Gibbston?

Gibbston residents are aghast the government has allowed Gibbston Valley Station (GVS) to pursue fast-track consent for 900 houses, fearing it will destroy the rural nature of the area, and jeopardise its international ‘dark sky park’ certification.

Will your work be impacted by Air NZ flight schedule changes?

Air NZ's recently announced changes to its domestic schedule, including axing early and late flights between Queenstown and Christchurch, and using smaller ATR aircraft on that route, causing major concern for business commuters in the resort.

Is Queenstown’s council clipping the ticket too much?

Queenstown's council has hiked development contributions for homeowners wanting to build add-on flats by over 300%. The new rates were introduced on October 1.

Frustrated by delays in creating Stanley St carpark?

Three years after Queenstown's council signalled it was going to use a now-vacant Stanley St site as a temporary carpark, it has yet to apply to itself for permission to do so.

Does Queenstown’s CBD need another hotel?

A fast-track consenting panel has approved consent for a 173-room hotel near Queenstown's CBD, despite noting on completion the six-storey hotel will breach the proposed district plan height limit and block views from neighbouring properties.

Supportive of Coronet Village Ltd’s development plans?

A Queenstown consortium, going for Fast-track Approval under "Schedule 2A" - has plans for a gondola at the Coronet Peak foothills, linking to the skifield.

Happy about Calendar Girls' planned Queenstown venue?

A petition is being launched today(THURSDAY) to stop the Calendar Girls' opening a Queenstown establishment, understood to be planned for an underground CBD premises in November.

Excited to see Mecca in Queenstown?

Thousands more houses are set to be built in Queenstown. Photo: Getty Images

Excited to see Mecca in Queenstown?

Mega beauty retailer Mecca — opening a Dunedin outlet ‘‘in the next few months’’ — is also setting up shop in Queenstown, with recruitment for four roles under way for their new store.

Should Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago work together on a regional deal?

A regional economist believes Cromwell should be annexed into any potential regional deal between the QLDC and the government. But Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan would like his entire...

Have you been refused access to Orbus due to lack of cash?

An Arrowtown teenager was allegedly told to "walk" home from Queenstown by an Orbus driver because she didn't have her Bee Card, and had no cash to pay for a ride home late at night. Otago Regional Council has apologised, and reminded the contracted transport operator of its obligations.

Happy Flint’s Park has the green light for housing development?

The Environmental Protection Authority's granted subdivision consent to a Queenstown developer planning 370 residential units - to house, roughly, 1000 people - on the northern side of Ladies Mile. It's the first residential development on the way for what's, till now, been farmland.

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