Monday, September 2, 2019

On Saturday night, the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra gave its first Queenstown performance in the orchestra's 53-year history.

They played before a full house at the Wakatipu High School auditorium, with about 330 tickets sold.


Friday, August 30, 2019

The rainbows have been rolled out and Queenstown is ready to host the largest gay Pride event in its history.

The 10-day Winter Pride officially begins on Friday and organiser Martin King says the support for the inclusive festival from the Wakatipu community is 'next level'.


Tuesday, August 27, 2019

A house was significantly damaged by fire and at least two people were treated for smoke inhalation in Queenstown on Tuesday morning.


Monday, August 26, 2019

It was a case of deja vu, on Monday, as the Queenstown District Council voted to reject a modified version of the Local Airport Corporation's statement of strategic direction.

At the end of last month, the same council rejected the Queenstown Airport Corporation's original statement.

The airport anticipates passenger numbers to exceed those allowed by existing air noise boundaries, within the next few years.


Monday, August 26, 2019

Earlier this year, more than 80% of Lakes district residents voted in favour of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's levy proposal.

However, a Wanaka motelier says, the softening tourist market means: accommodation providers, rather than tourists, will end up paying the proposed 5% "bed tax".


Wednesday, August 21, 2019

A group dedicated to preserving Queenstown's maritime history is steaming ahead with its latest project.

The Wakatipu Community Maritime Preservation Society is creating an annex to The Boat Shed cafe, where it intends to display items from Queenstown's maritime history.


Tuesday, August 20, 2019

An Australian man, who asked his friend to shoot him with an air gun, is refusing to identify the other man.


Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Cromwell College pupils are adding their voices to fight against the invasive lake weed lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan.

The youngsters have created their own video calling for more funding to help fight the aquatic pest.


Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The Central Otago Young Winemaker of the Year competition was held in Cromwell recently.

Local organisers say the event is great for the region as well as encouraging the next generation of winemakers coming through.


Friday, August 9, 2019

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is applying the brakes to future development of Queenstown and Wanaka's airports - for now.

Those opposed to expansion of the airports appear to have won some concessions after more than a year of growing community disquiet.


Thursday, August 8, 2019
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It can be pretty tough to find beauty in the world sometimes.

That's the conclusion of Queenstown resident Jordan Ranson, who wants to make the world a better place by sharing stories of inspiration, as told by interesting people.


Wednesday, July 31, 2019

A Queenstown primary schooler is proving he can handle the heat in the kitchen.

Aspiring young chef Arya Selvam is something of a whizz when it comes to cooking, and he's putting his talents to good use.


Friday, July 26, 2019
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A multi-million dollar strengthening and revamp project for Arrowtown's local museum, is a step closer to reality.

The museum was identified as potentially earthquake-prone last year, but now a resource consent application has been submitted to bring it up to scratch.


Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Queenstowners are being treated to the chance to relax after work with a pint of beer while watching a play on Thursday.

And it's all part of an initiative encouraging locals to stop using plastic.


Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Queenstown's Muslim community is looking for a place of their own to worship in.

Nearly $170,000 has already been pledged by donors, now they have to find somewhere in the resort's competitive property market.