Queenstown

Jason Momoa's band to rock Queenstown

Oof Tatata band members, from left Jason Momoa, Kenny Dale and Mike Hayes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Jason Momoa's band to rock Queenstown

Queenstown might as well be Hollywood star Jason Momoa’s second home, so he’s beyond pumped his band, Oof Tatata, will wrap up its first tour with a show in the resort this weekend.

Shift away from rental crisis

Having 85 Queenstown homes available for rent on Trade Me this week signifies a massive shift away from the dire shortage of long-term digs there was a year ago.

Marathon’s ‘Founding Runners’ still going strong

Some of Queenstown Marathon’s local ‘Founding Runners’, from left, Michelle King, Charlotte...

Marathon’s ‘Founding Runners’ still going strong

Included in the 12,500-strong field for this Saturday’s Queenstown Marathon are 40 ‘Founding Runners’ — including seven Queenstowners — who’ve taken part in every edition of the event.

How event became runaway success

Queenstown Marathon founder Dave Beeche. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

How event became runaway success

The founder of the Queenstown Marathon — celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend — says developing the event was a career pinnacle.

New school option in pipeline for Queenstown

Liger Leadership Academy founders Agnieszka and Trevor Giles. PHOTO: ODT FILES

New school option in pipeline for Queenstown

An additional secondary school option is closer to becoming a reality for Queenstown.

Businesses asked to rise to challenge

Queenstown businesses are being asked to chip in to fund 170 new trees in the Whakatipu —...

Businesses asked to rise to challenge

Challenge accepted.

High hopes for hangi venture

If you’ve been hanging out for a hangi, the wait is over.

Developer’s Frankton trifecta

A new Queenstown residential developer who’s been active in Auckland and Wellington is planning his third housing complex in the wider Frankton area.

It was easy to feel intellectually inferior when four Wakatipu High students helping farmers with drought problems were announced as category winners at the recent Spirit of the Wakatipu community awards.

Help to get growing

Pictured with one of their planter boxes are, from left, Gary Hough and Liger Leadership Academy...

Help to get growing

A new initiative by Queenstown food rescue charity KiwiHarvest is ensuring everyone in the Whakatipu has access to growing a garden, helping eliminate food waste.

Theatre seeking actors for murder mystery

David Cantwell in the Queenstown Gardens with his script. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Theatre seeking actors for murder mystery

Queenstown's Remarkable Theatre is staging a murder mystery in the Gardens in February and is calling for anyone interested to audition for a role this Sunday.

Sisters’ big break in showbiz

Tatum, at top, and Rhiannon Hookey start rehearsals for Matilda the Musical in January. PHOTO:...

Sisters’ big break in showbiz

Two young Queenstown sisters are overjoyed they’ve been picked for major roles in Invercargill Musical Theatre’s production of the hugely popular Matilda the Musical next year.

Music school striking a chord

Turn Up The Music students from left, Mitch Smith, 12, on guitar, Rina Nakazawa, 12, on violin,...

Music school striking a chord

The chair of Queenstown’s Turn Up The Music (TUTM) Charitable Trust’s in no doubt the music school’s playing a positive role in the community.

Lunch cash makes splash

Flanking Colliers’ John Scobie and (second right) Raylene McQueen are Life Education Trust’s ...

Lunch cash makes splash

Queenstown-headquartered Colliers Otago’s splashed $160,000 among five community organisations following a fundraising luncheon earlier this year.

Launch event for singles club

Social Connect founders Liisa Koskinen and Tim Henry. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Launch event for singles club

Two Arrrowtowners have started a Whakatipu singles club for 30-and-overs that kicks off with a launch event on December 4.

All abuzz about beekeeping

Some members of the recently-formed Whakatipu Beekeepers club at the Whitechapel Apiary, during...

All abuzz about beekeeping

There's a growing buzz around a Queenstown-based club, formed a year ago.

Big refresh for iconic brand

In a landmark week for global jewellery chain Michael Hill, its long-established Queenstown CBD store has been transformed into its first new-concept New Zealand store.