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Compromise reached on subdivision

A sign greets visitors to Bannockburn as they leave the bridge over the Kawarau River.

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Compromise reached on subdivision

A contentious residential subdivision on a prominent Bannockburn terrace will go ahead after changes were agreed to, limiting the effect on the landscape and views, the Environment Court says.

World champ tackling favourite rivers

World champ tackling favourite rivers

Flying from his native Canada just to compete in a Queenstown/ Wānaka jetboat race this weekend might seem excessive, but for four-time world champ Gord Humphrey it makes perfect sense.

Landlords sought to plug in to solar

The Queenstown Electrification Accelerator’s about to start a ‘solar for renters’ trial in the...

Landlords sought to plug in to solar

Queenstown-Lakes landlords are being sought for a New Zealand-first pilot programme.

Macetown road permit system starts

Shotover 4WD Club member Pete Bersani, left, prepares to open the Macetown road gate this week as...

Macetown road permit system starts

Paid access to an iconic Otago historic reserve is about to go live.

Funding fuels trails’ future

Horse riders are among those encouraged to get a sneak peek of the new Project Tohu trail network...

Funding fuels trails’ future

As the saying goes, ‘build it and they will come’.

Trust’s charity drive delivers

NZ Open Charitable Trust trustee Sandi Young pictured with her kiwi artwork, one of 17 displayed...

Trust’s charity drive delivers

Three local charities will receive a slice of over $50,000, thanks to a newly-formed charitable trust and local businesses.

QMC founder’s 50-year legacy

Recalling Pat Farry’s contribution to Queenstown general practice: His widow Sue Farry and...

QMC founder’s 50-year legacy

The late Dr Pat Farry’s immense contribution to rural medicine and general practice education stemmed from his experience as a Queenstown GP. Philip Chandler examines his enduring...

World on show

The Remarks Dance Crew perform at last year’s festival. PHOTO: TIM SHOULTZ

World on show

More than 3300 people are expected to attend the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural Festival today, which this year coincides, fittingly, with Race Relations Day.

Second-hand to showstoppers

Victoria Peploe’s design was recognised as having the best use of fabric.

Second-hand to showstoppers

A community sustainable fashion event next Saturday promises a night of ‘‘upcycled couture and eco-chic extravagance’’, its organisers say.

Rivers will be roaring during race

Four-time world champ Canadian Gord Humphrey, pictured burning up Alberta’s Peace River, will...

Rivers will be roaring during race

For some thrilling jetboat racing at close quarters, the banks of Queenstown’s lower Shotover River will make a good viewing spot early afternoon this today.

Cricket club celebrates standouts

Cricket club celebrates standouts

A host of local cricketers have been recognised during last Friday’s Queenstown Cricket Club awards.

Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’

Local disc golfer Mikey Yu won last weekend’s 31st annual The Helicopter Line Queenstown Classic in the Gardens by a staggering 21 shots.

Chasing more Maadi magic

Members of Wakatipu High’s South Island gold medal-winning under-15 octuple sculls girls crew are...

Chasing more Maadi magic

A record-sized Wakatipu High rowing squad’s heading to Twizel’s Lake Ruataniwha for the massive national secondary schools Maadi Cup regatta with a huge target on their backs.

Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m

Granny Dennison’s Cottage at 11 Wiltshire St, Arrowtown.

Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m

One of the early cottages contributing to Arrowtown’s historic character is on the market.

Shotover St blockbuster for sale

CBD buying opportunities aren’t that common, Colliers’ Tim Stewart says.

Shotover St blockbuster for sale

A major Queenstown CBD commercial building with an all-up capital value (CV) of $36.4 million is for sale for the first time since it was built in the mid-to-late 2000s.

Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back

Crowds enjoy the Beat Girls performing at the 2025 Ripe festival. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back

The ‘‘intimate’’ community vibe at Ripe is what keeps people coming back each year, the wine and food festival director says.

‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated

The Bremner Bay Catchment Group monitoring water quality levels at Bremner Bay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated

Levels of E. coli at Bremner Bay were at 10 times the safe swimming threshold after rainfall in January, a Wānaka water quality monitoring group says.

Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns

LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns

A new alcohol Bill proposed by the government is a step backwards for public health and local democracy, a Lake Hāwea community activist says.

A pathway to success

A pathway to success

Wānaka Football Club’s first team will embark on their second season in New Zealand’s highest level of football tomorrow when they host Christchurch’s Ferrymead Bays FC.

Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce

Nine young Waitaki district shearers have received top›tier training in their field with support from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), the council says.

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