Community

Everything changed for Cam and his partner Merryn in February this year, when Cam (32) had an accident in the Cardrona Valley while riding his motorbike to work in Queenstown.

Bring Queenstown to the table. 1,000s of metres up, not 1,000s of km away.

A new partnership between environmental charity WAI Wānaka and internationally acclaimed artist Andrew Tischler is bringing together creativity, conservation and community in support of the Upper Clutha’s freshwater environments.

Growth in Queenstown Lakes has been rapid, and with it comes real pressure on transport, schools and other infrastructure. Congestion on State Highway 6 and 6A is one of the clearest signs of that pressure, and it is something I hear about from residents, visitors and businesses across the district.

The Government’s recently released Tourism Policy Statement sets out ambitious goals including doubling tourism export value by 2034, improving productivity, sustainable tourism and community support.

Work is a big part of life, and every now and then it can throw us a curveball. Maybe you’re unsure how to ask for flexible hours after parental leave.

As migrants, sharing our culture with the wider Queenstown community is something we hold dear – and what better way to connect than through music and dance?

Kiwi Park is inviting the community to come together on Sunday 16 August for A Day for Dylan, with all proceeds taken at Kiwi Park on the day being donated to support Queenstown local four-year-old Dylan and his family as they navigate his battle with relapsed Stage 4 neuroblastoma.

The Patagonia Snow Tour is all about celebrating all things snow, bringing together the people who make winter the best season.

The perseverance of a passionate Queenstown woman, determined not to give up, is already turning heads in the corridors of power with the ACC for firefighters member’s bill that she inspired being drawn from the ballot system and scheduled for its first reading.

Mental Health by Katherine Froggatt

Parenting is definitely no walk in the park. For many, the early years are full of challenges, adjusting to the new normal and learning on the fly.

One of Queenstown’s firefighting Superheroes, Bobby Lamont, who has more than 25 years’ service under his kit, is one of five experienced specialist Kiwis seconded to the United States to help fight wildfires.

A beloved community centre which has served as a second home to tens of thousands of Queenstowners is on the hunt for a new home of its own. Happiness House - which offers free food, low-cost clothes, advocacy and spaces for social connection - has learned it must vacate its premises of two decades near Queenstown Gardens by 2028.

Since opening Patagonia Tāhuna Queenstown, we’ve wanted it to feel like a gift to the community.

In a world where technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, staying connected can feel increasingly challenging, particularly for older members of our community.

On Saturday, 18 July, Searchlight Brewery and Coathanger Productions will host A Night To Remember – a community fundraising event bringing people together to celebrate life.

WAI Wānaka, in partnership with the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University, has launched an ambitious new studentship programme to support emerging researchers working to protect and enhance freshwater health.

Whilst the nature of politics can lead to debate and a contest of ideas, it has been pleasing to see both Labour and the Greens broadly endorsing the National Infrastructure Plan this week.

Local rescuers are concerned that an increasing number of hunters from overseas or out of town are needing to be rescued after getting caught out in the Wakatipu’s challenging alpine terrain and finding themselves beyond their capabilities.