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Seven Q’town reps in NZ team

New Zealand’s under-18 men’s ice hockey team selected for next week’s Division 3 Group A U18 world champs in Hong Kong has a heavy Queenstown contingent.

Hometown ball tracker

While this New Zealand Open’s showcasing some amazing Queenstown golfers, another local’s getting involved for the first time in broadcasting the event.

The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’

People’s Player NZ Open golfer Steve Brownlie, left, with his caddy Ben Farrell

The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’

In a novel concept, about 25 Queenstown mates cumulatively chipped in $25k for a slot in this week’s NZ Open pro-am — and, fittingly, decided who’ll represent them via a game of golf.

Queenstown gown business taking flight

Modelling four of Queenstown Flying Dress’ gowns are, from left, Charlotte Dickson, Morgan Talbot...

Queenstown gown business taking flight

Balfour farm-raised Queenstowner Laura King had been looking for an ‘‘out the gate’’ business idea.

Festival marks decade of brewing

Festival marks decade of brewing

The Cargo Collective’s ‘Summer Haze’ hazy beer festival in Arthurs Point today will be a double celebration.

Educational trust’s helped 70-plus students

Named after local environmental activist and council watchdog, the late Margaret Templeton, Templeton Way — between the council offices and Queenstown Memorial Centre— is one the resort’s tiniest...

Trailblazing fundraiser

You couldn’t accuse Queenstown Trails Trust’s (QTT) boss of sitting back for the final $430,000 needed for the vital Park Ridge to Kawarau Falls Bridge off-road trail to be built.

It’s no exaggeration to say we wouldn’t have the New Zealand Open at Arrowtown’s Millbrook, or anywhere, without the golf tournament’s chairman, John Hart. The former All Blacks coach discusses the...

Fireys’ special call-out

From left, firey Preston Rogers-Brown, brigade secretary Katherine Lamont, Ferg Foods group...

Fireys’ special call-out

Queenstown fireys had an early-morning call-out to Fergburger on Tuesday.

Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%

Fifty years later, Albert Town has grown considerably. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%

Seventy-four percent of Queenstown Lakes residents say their quality of life is good or extremely good in the latest 2025 Quality of Life Survey.

Mental approach key to race

Hamish Elliott won Coast to Coast for the second time earlier this month and said the mental...

Mental approach key to race

Wānaka athlete Hamish Elliott claimed first place at the Coast to Coast earlier this month, describing the race as ‘the pinnacle of multisport’.

Musical playground, turf land trust grants

The new fence between the Mandeville playground and airfield. PHOTO: GERRIT DOPPENBERG

Musical playground, turf land trust grants

The Central Lakes Trust has approved $1.4 million in grants in its most recent round of funding.

Young people at centre of new event

A new youth-focused event is making its way to the Wanaka A&P Show next month.

Creek protection works under way

Creek protection works under way

Bullock Creek is set to benefit from upcoming modifications to be completed by late March.

Hairdresser a cut above

Jaimee Whiston is a finalist in the New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year awards. PHOTO: EVIE SINCLAIR

Hairdresser a cut above

Wānaka's Jaimee Whiston has made a remarkable impression in the world of hairdressing, landing a spot in the finals for New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year.