Mountain Scene Poll

Should volunteer fireys be covered by ACC?

Queenstown's volunteer fire brigade secretary Katherine Lamont's preparing to hand over a Parliamentary petition in Wellington on Friday afternoon, calling for the 12,000-odd volunteer fireys across the country to be given the same ACC coverage as their paid colleagues.

Should Queenstown’s council ban waterfront stallholders?

Should Queenstown’s council ban waterfront stallholders?

Queenstown's councillors have been asked to resolve to ban all stallholders operating along a narrow strip in front of Lake Wakatipu due to the majority of traders contravening the duration of stay and separation requirements imposed under a 2023 bylaw, in spite of education and "low-level" enforcement action

Is ‘bums on seats’ the best approach for tourism?

With the government’s new focus on more and more visitors to boost the economy, an international tourism leader is warning it needs to be managed growth.

Supportive of an extension to Arrowtown Community Centre for GP use?

Queenstown's council open to the idea of extending an existing Arrowtown community facility to provide consultation rooms for GPs, enabling the village to retain medical services after the Queenstown Medical Centre pulls out in September.

Have you lost confidence in Queenstown's council?

As Queenstown council reps fronted media over continuing issues at the Shotover wastewater treatment plant, and protesters lined State Highway 6, calling for more transparency from council about its management of the wastewater system, another Queenstowner's launched a petition, calling for a public vote of no confidence in the council.

Is Queenstown's council killing events?

The cost of abiding by council regulations has forced the organisers of Arrowtown's Matariki celebrations to hand the event back to Arrowtown Preschool

Are Queenstown restaurants ripping off visitors?

Suggestions by a Wanaka hospo owner that Queenstown restaurants deliberately rip off tourists are sticking in the craw in the resort.

Are you a fan of a furnicular for Fernhill?

Mountain Scene's revealed plans for a funicular - or cable railway - rising from Queenstown's One Mile roundabout towards Fernhill, Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak. The fast-track consent application also includes retail and hospitality venues around the bottom terminal, chalet-style housing above Fernhill and possibly a skifield on Bowen Peak.

Are Park Ridge section prices over the top?

The first sections in Queenstown's new Park Ridge subdivision were sold at auction this week - the cheapest reserve price was $500,000 for 337sqm.

Are freedom campers in Queenstown taking the piss?

Since the High Court last year ruled Queenstown council's 2021 Freedom Camping Bylaw was invalid, this summer hordes of freedom campers are parking up by picturesque Lake Wakatipu, which they're using as a bath, while nearby reserves and bushes are being used as their loos - leaving dogs coming out covered in human faeces.

Should the foreign buyer ban be lifted for mega-million-dollar properties?

Queenstown from above. Photo: Getty Images

Should the foreign buyer ban be lifted for mega-million-dollar properties?

Prominent Queenstown realtor and former National MP Hamish Walker believes the coalition government will lift the foreign buyer ban, and is advocating for a $5 million threshold.

Would you seriously consider car-sharing?

Suburbs in Queenstown have some of the highest-priced properties in the country. File photo

Would you seriously consider car-sharing?

In the wake of 'Carmageddon' hitting the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway last week, an active transport advocate is encouraging Queenstown residents to share their car with family, neighbours or workmates at least once a week.

Worried about more Alliance budget blowouts?

A critical Queenstown CBD stormwater upgrade - part of the overall $128.02 million infamous arterial road project - is already about five months behind schedule, with mayor Glyn Lewers confirming he's keeping a "watching brief" on the situation.

Do you support a Queenstown base hospital?

Planning is well advanced for a Southern Lakes base hospital in Queenstown, the building of which would be funded by private interests, then leased long-term to Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, to help address the lack of a decent-sized, well-resourced public hospital in the fastest-growing district in the country.

Did Tuesday’s smokeshow in Queenstown bother you?

The Otago Regional Council is yet to get analysed data of the air quality in Queenstown on Tuesday afternoon when two burnoffs south of resort blanketed the Basin in smoke.

Should more CBD stores open later?

Two Queenstown retailers who open until 10pm are questioning why so many other CBD shops are missing out on lucrative night-time trade.

Keen to buy at Kingston?

Kingston Village Ltd's kicking off it's 750-lot subdivision, immediately south of the existing township, with 25 sections - initially priced from $229,000

Should Queenstown’s council muzzle fast-track objectors?

Queenstown's council's refused to allow residents concerned about proposed fast-track proposals at Gibbston and at the base of Coronet Peak to speak during public forum, deciding it's not "an admissable topic" because the council has no rule or influence in fast-track proposals.

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