Esteemed Kiwi artist Fiona Pardington’s excitement at being selected to represent New Zealand at the prestigious Venice Biennale, in Italy, is being shared by a Queenstown gallery.

Expect to see many more bikers than usual on Whakatipu roads and trails next month as part of the nationwide Aotearoa Bike Challenge (ABC).

Queenstown's 30-years-plus sister city relationship with Aspen in the United States was highlighted this month with a visit by 12 Wakatipu High students.

He may well go down in hiss-tory.

In an innings that would be hard to beat, Queenstown couple Jude and Ian Paterson retire tomorrow after 32 years as local accommodation operators.

Ahead of Queenstown Golf Club celebrating the 50th anniversary of its scenic Kelvin Heights course in April, its clubhouse has undergone a $1million refurb.

Officials say they are pleased a "critical" passing lane in Balclutha now seems likely to be retained, following earlier uncertainty.

Mark Robbie, of Lawrence, is the recipient of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb this week.

Organ builder Gerald Green has built the gate to his retirement.