Queenstown's deputy mayor Quentin Smith says local ratepayers simply can't keep footing the bill for growth-related infrastructure in New Zealand's tourism capital.
There is growing concern someone could be killed on Otago's bike trails in a collision with virtually silent high-powered e-motorcylces illegally using the tracks.
Conservation organisation Southern Lakes Sanctuary will receive a significant funding contribution to help continue its predator-control work.
The Wakatipu High School thespians cleaned up at the weekend scooping five top awards including Best Production and Best New Director at Theatre NZ’s national TheatreFest Showcase finals in Christchurch.
Glenorchy's Dr Leslie Van Gelder has been appointed as the new chair of the Climate Reference Group (CRG), by Queenstown Lakes councillors.
After six years at the helm, Winter Pride owners Martin King and Mike Hughes have sold the festival to new owners.
Blowback against plans for a massive new international airport in Tarras continue with academics highlighting the financial and environmental risks.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out a bed tax in the short term to fund Queenstown Lakes under-pressure infrastructure.
A board of directors has been appointed for Destination Southern Lakes, the organisation which will lead the region's tourism industry into a regenerative future.
The district’s first Women’s Fly Fishing Forum will take place this Saturday, 9 September, to celebrate women in fly fishing and promote the sport to more women.
Queenstown's council boss Mike Theelen has been given a pay rise bringing his salary to more than $415,000.
It was full-on action in the steeps of The Remarkables Alta Chutes yesterday with skiers and snowboarders competing in The North Face Frontier 4* freeride event, as part of the 2023 Winter Games NZ.
The property market is New Zealand’s largest industry, adding NZ$41.2 billion a year to gross domestic product. But there is a debate over how we tax houses – particularly those sitting empty despite the ongoing housing crisis.
The final event of the 2023 FIS Park and Pipe Junior World Championships went down yesterday (Monday, 4 September) with the Big Air Finals.
Cutting-edge technology is being trialled to monitor conditions within two district recreation reserves - Ben Lomond in Queenstown and Mount Iron in Wānaka.
Winter Pride director Martin King says the targeting of a festival event by queer-phobic graffiti reinforces why Pride is so important.
Kiwi skier Fynn Powell put his knowledge of The Remarkables to good use on Sunday as he won The North Face Frontier 2-star.
Otago tourism agencies have spoken out against the proposed airport at Tarras, concerned about the "overtourism" they say would be created from a third airport in the immediate region.
Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago highways have a big season of summer maintenance and repairs ahead, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Glenorchy residents are grappling with how to protect their community from flooding and liquefaction.
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