A looming workforce crisis in NZ tourism and hospitality threatens industry growth plans
Last week’s big tourism conference in Rotorua saw plenty of optimism about the industry’s potential, but also warnings that airline capacity is hampering post-COVID growth.
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The Memorial Centre will be transformed into an enchanted woods this week as Showbiz Queenstown take over with Into the Woods. Fairy tales will collide and reality bites in the magical production.

Queenstown Lakes athletes shone at the 2025 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards, held on Thursday night (May 8) at the Lake Wānaka Centre.

At an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Queenstown Lakes District Council's Infrastructure Committee voted for a parking ban from 10pm until 6am on Park Street, and one side of Lake Esplanade.

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The Memorial Centre will be transformed into an enchanted woods this week as Showbiz Queenstown take over with Into the Woods. Fairy tales will collide and reality bites in the magical production.

Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray is coming to our shores to perform a solo acoustic show. Known for tunes such as So Beautiful, Wouldn’t It Be Good and Better Days, he’ll take the stage at Yonder on Wednesday to perform some old classics and new tunes.
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Sherwood 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown, New Zealand

Sherwood is Queenstown's only Two Hat Restaurant with a focus on sustainability, seasonality & exceptional hospitality. We grow our own organic veges on site in the NZ's most scenic gardens and our menu changes regularly to showcase the seasonal produce. We celebrate natural wine & locally produced beverages- we are a truely unique hospitality offering with a purpose and a soul.
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