Festival seeks community connection
Festival seeks community connection
Queenstown's third annual WellFest is an opportunity for residents to connect with their community in nature, its organiser says.
Workshops for community groups
Workshops for community groups
A new initiative supporting Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago community organisations is holding two free workshops to help up-skill them.
Hurling cup home at last
Hurling cup home at last
After three painful losses on the trot, Queenstown Hurling convincingly beat visitors Canterbury GAA last Saturday to recapture the Ian Flanagan Cup.
Mountains beckon big field
Mountains beckon big field
Trail runners from around the world will be "running like merinos" in the Whakatipu back country tomorrow and Saturday.
Brothers meet in epic final
Brothers meet in epic final
Two local teenage brothers who are arguably the best New Zealand tennis players for their respective ages had a tussle for the ages to decide the men’s singles title at last weekend’s Queenstown Open.
Former tennis pro’s ‘golden ticket’
Former tennis pro’s ‘golden ticket’
Few Queenstowners can claim to have made a living on arguably the world’s most competitive professional sports circuit.
Subdivision sections being auctioned
Subdivision sections being auctioned
The first 32 sections to be released at Queenstown’s newest subdivision, Park Ridge, will be auctioned on February 25.
Queenstown Hill head-turner
Queenstown Hill head-turner
In the sales blurb for Queenstown Hill’s 2A London Lane, three other ‘l’ words are deployed: "luxury, location and lucrative investment potential".
Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
A person has died in a workplace accident on a rural property in Arrowtown.
Arrowtown workplace death referred to coroner
Arrowtown workplace death referred to coroner
The death of a person in Arrowtown yesterday is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
Priorities for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are set to be thrashed out at a pivotal meeting tomorrow, as the two growing districts eye a regional deal with central government.
Queenstown bucks downward property sale trend
Queenstown bucks downward luxury property sale trend
New data shows luxury property sales across the country have dropped, but Queenstown is one area bucking the trend.
Railway history brought back to life
Railway history brought back to life
The Kingston Flyer was not the only piece of railway history to come alive on the Kingston to Fairlight line at the weekend.
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
In a week when a major commuter route was clogged with rush-hour traffic, an active transport advocate is urging residents to share a car at least once a week to "keep Queenstown moving".
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Park Ridge finally hits market
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Park Ridge finally hits market
Prospective buyers and the merely curious will have an opportunity to see Queenstown’s next major housing subdivision up close this weekend.
How Rod set wheels in motion
How Rod set wheels in motion
A Queenstown philanthropist has revealed why he’s backing next Saturday’s global mountain bike competition, Natural Selection Bike.
Irish’s life-changing journey
Irish’s life-changing journey
Queenstown adventurer David ‘Irish’ Anderson is launching a book this Sunday about his epic 18-month motorcycle journey from Ireland to South Africa.
Record attempt drives community together
Record attempt drives community together
Driving community spirit with a world record is the way it’s done in Kingston.
Making the most of life
Making the most of life
Queenstown's wine region, Gibbston, seems to uncork a lot of interesting characters.
Waka High’s high achievers
Waka High’s high achievers
If academic achievement is the top metric to judge a school by, Wakatipu High’s living up to its motto, Ad Alta — "reach for your heights".