Are Park Ridge section prices over the top?
The first sections in Queenstown's new Park Ridge subdivision were sold at auction this week - the cheapest reserve price was $500,000 for 337sqm.
Mountain Scene Poll
Are freedom campers in Queenstown taking the piss?
Are freedom campers in Queenstown taking the piss?
Since the High Court last year ruled Queenstown council's 2021 Freedom Camping Bylaw was invalid, this summer hordes of freedom campers are parking up by picturesque Lake Wakatipu, which they're using as a bath, while nearby reserves and bushes are being used as their loos - leaving dogs coming out covered in human faeces.
Should the foreign buyer ban be lifted for mega-million-dollar properties?
Should the foreign buyer ban be lifted for mega-million-dollar properties?
Prominent Queenstown realtor and former National MP Hamish Walker believes the coalition government will lift the foreign buyer ban, and is advocating for a $5 million threshold.
Would you seriously consider car-sharing?
Would you seriously consider car-sharing?
In the wake of 'Carmageddon' hitting the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway last week, an active transport advocate is encouraging Queenstown residents to share their car with family, neighbours or workmates at least once a week.
Worried about more Alliance budget blowouts?
Worried about more Alliance budget blowouts?
A critical Queenstown CBD stormwater upgrade - part of the overall $128.02 million infamous arterial road project - is already about five months behind schedule, with mayor Glyn Lewers confirming he's keeping a "watching brief" on the situation.
Do you support a Queenstown base hospital?
Do you support a Queenstown base hospital?
Planning is well advanced for a Southern Lakes base hospital in Queenstown, the building of which would be funded by private interests, then leased long-term to Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, to help address the lack of a decent-sized, well-resourced public hospital in the fastest-growing district in the country.
Did Tuesday’s smokeshow in Queenstown bother you?
Did Tuesday’s smokeshow in Queenstown bother you?
The Otago Regional Council is yet to get analysed data of the air quality in Queenstown on Tuesday afternoon when two burnoffs south of resort blanketed the Basin in smoke.
Should more CBD stores open later?
Should more CBD stores open later?
Two Queenstown retailers who open until 10pm are questioning why so many other CBD shops are missing out on lucrative night-time trade.
Keen to buy at Kingston?
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
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.