Queenstown

Outgoing regional councillor’s fears over environmental degradation

Outgoing ORC councillor Alexa Forbes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Outgoing regional councillor’s fears over environmental degradation

Outgoing regional councillor Alexa Forbes is highly concerned Queenstown’s infrastructure is not keeping up with surging population growth, resulting in harsh impacts on the environment.

Buyer ban reboot tipped

A high-profile Queenstown real estate agent believes the National-led coalition government will lift the foreign buyer ban for properties worth a minimum of about $5million.

NZ Open scores McCaw

All Blacks great Richie McCaw and ex-world number one tennis player Ash Barty headline a galaxy of sporting greats named as ambassadors for the 104th New Zealand Open golf tournament teeing off at...

We’re spinning his wheels

He waited till he was 53 before coming to New Zealand and Queenstown, but expect colourful American venture capitalist, writer and TV host Alex Roy — famous for breaking the New York City to Los...

No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone

Trampers on the Motatapu Track. PHOTO: ROB WARDLE QEII NATIONAL TRUST

No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone

One of the jewels in the Queenstown Lakes’ conservation crown quietly passed a significant milestone last week without any fuss.

School heart of community

Over 10 years, Queenstown’s Shotover Primary School’s grown to become the heart of the Shotover Country community.

Lake Hayes slapped with water restrictions

Lake Hayes slapped with water restrictions after 'unsustainable' use

Residents around Lake Hayes are being ordered to cut their water use after "unsustainable" demand on the network this month.

Robin rules freeride roost

Four months ago, freeride mountain biker Robin Goomes nailed her biggest result when she took out the first women’s title at the famous Red Bull Rampage in the United States.

School bike bus rolls in

Arthurs Point kids are welcoming in the new school year with a new option for getting to school.

Show-and-tell on rare albatross

Chrissy Wickes with an artwork depicting the real-size southern royal albatross. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Show-and-tell on rare albatross

An artist is presenting a conservation talk and exhibition in Queenstown on February 24 spotlighting one of the world’s biggest birds, the majestic southern royal albatross, and their inhospitable...

Festival seeks community connection

An ecstatic dance workshop during last year's WellFest. PHOTO: ORGANICA PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

Trail runners from around the world will be "running like merinos" in the Whakatipu back country tomorrow and Saturday.

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.