Queenstown

Otago school expansion targeted in Govt spend

The Government has announced another $27 million spend to expand school infrastructure in Otago, easing pressure on a Queenstown primary school that had repurposed its library for teaching to fit extra students.

Ferg’s going for the five-peat

Long-standing Queenstown councillor Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson is seeking a fifth term. PHOTO: TRACEY...

Ferg’s going for the five-peat

Veteran Queenstown councillor Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson’s going for a fifth term — but he admits making the call to stand again’s been "the toughest" decision to make.

On the run with the rising sun

George Boanas outside one of Japan’s ubiquitous ‘konbini’ — convenience stores. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

On the run with the rising sun

Gibbston's George Boanas reckons he’ll soon need his fifth pair of shoes as he runs the length of Japan.

Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’

Gary Livesey outside Yonder. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’

"It's been a rollercoaster, one I’ll be very fondly looking back on."

Charity umbrella’s new name

Chief executive Jennifer Belmont, left, and grants and scholarship manager Euni Borrie from the...

Charity umbrella’s new name

Wakatipu Community Foundation is changing its name from today to better reflect the area it serves — and in the interests of brevity.

Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes

Celebrated Kiwi pianist Michael Houstoun. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes

Some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed chamber musicians are heading our way in October, to perform during the fifth At the World’s Edge (AWE) Festival.

Back to basics for star celebration

Teacher Jessie Reynolds helps Arrowtown Preschool tamariki prepare vege soup for Monday’s...

Back to basics for star celebration

Arrowtown's Matariki celebrations will have a more homespun feel than in recent years.

Presbyterians branch out

Arrowtown minister Rev Dr Carlton Johnstone, left, and Wakatipu minister Clay Peterson de...

Presbyterians branch out

The Arrowtown Presbyterian Church becomes a parish in its own right from July 1, rather than part of the wider Wakatipu parish.

Printmaker’s poignant homecoming

Te Atamira exhibitor Vanessa Edwards. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Printmaker’s poignant homecoming

A prominent Māori printmaker has dedicated an exhibition at Queenstown’s Te Atamira to her mother, who died in a Kingston Rd car crash when her family lived in the resort.

Adventures to unfold on big screen

A still from film Waiatoto, named best NZ-made film in this year’s NZ Mountain Film Fest. PHOTO:...

Adventures to unfold on big screen

Some of the best adventure films from across the globe will be shown in Queenstown next week.

Epic films’ special guest

A promotional image for Vincent Ward’s Rain of the Children. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Epic films’ special guest

Whakatipu residents get a unique opportunity next week to see two iconic films by internationally-acclaimed Kiwi film-maker Vincent Ward — and then engage with him in Q&A sessions.

Roam ready to hit the road

Roam-DMC general manager Sarah McDonald, left, and managing director Jenny Walsh. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Roam ready to hit the road

Queenstown's business and corporate events market has just been given a huge shot in the arm.

Gearing up for hoppy hours

Beercycles could soon be rolling through Queenstown. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Gearing up for hoppy hours

A new type of booze cruise is being pitched for Queenstown.

Arrowtown’s timely return to form

Wakatipu Premiers hooker Thomas Hulsman, pictured in action against Matakanui Combined recently,...

Arrowtown’s timely return to form

Following a convincing away win over Cromwell last weekend, the Arrowtown rugby side’s fizzing for this Saturday’s home-ground ‘Battle of the Basin’ game against Wakatipu.