Keen to buy at Kingston?
Kingston Village Ltd's kicking off it's 750-lot subdivision, immediately south of the existing township, with 25 sections - initially priced from $229,000
Mountain Scene Poll
Should Queenstown’s council muzzle fast-track objectors?
Should Queenstown’s council muzzle fast-track objectors?
Queenstown's council's refused to allow residents concerned about proposed fast-track proposals at Gibbston and at the base of Coronet Peak to speak during public forum, deciding it's not "an admissable topic" because the council has no rule or influence in fast-track proposals.
Does Queenstown need better water ferry services?
Does Queenstown need better water ferry services?
The new owner of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu water ferries, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Iraj Barabi intends turbocharging the service, believing the lake's not being fully utilised, and water transport can alleviate congestion.
Should Snow Machine be allowed on the Queenstown Rec Ground?
Should Snow Machine be allowed on the Queenstown Rec Ground?
The promoter of Queenstown's Snow Machine music festival admits his event's at risk of being canned, but claims it'd be more viable if it was staged at the downtown Recreation Ground instead of at Frankton
Should Queenstown’s council pump the brakes on outdoor dining fee rate hikes?
Should Queenstown’s council pump the brakes on outdoor dining fee rate hikes?
Queenstown's council says it has no plans to review its 2024 outdoor dining fee charges - which have resulted in increases of up to 300% for some businesses which offer al fresco dining - so the resort's hospitality community's now planning to launch legal action
Sad to hear Luma 2025 has been canned?
Sad to hear Luma 2025 has been canned?
Organisers of Queenstown's Luma lights show, held in the Queenstown Gardens over King's Birthday Weekend, have pulled the plug on next year's event.
Excited to try AJ Hackett Bungy NZ’s new swing?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
Concerned about Queenstown council’s spending?
Concerned about Queenstown council’s spending?
Former Queenstown mayor Warren Cooper believes ratepayers face a "diabolical future" due to the existing council's "gross misuse" of money, but current mayor Glyn Lewers doesn't believe the future's as bleak as he's painting it to be.
Happy about the polar blast?
Happy about the polar blast?
MetService is predicting frigid temperatures in Queenstown over the next week - the mercury at Coronet Peak could drop as low as -16degC - but one local weather recorder says the actual temperatures may be even colder than forecast!