Technology Queenstown has received nearly 200 applications for its CEO role. Founder and Chair Roger Sharp says there has been interest from both local and international candidates since it launched the search just a week ago.
What a way to celebrate the Winter Solstice! Around 30 people braved the chilly waters of Lake Wakatipu on Saturday morning for the Southern Lakes Swimming Club's Winter Solstice dip.
An "exploitative, depraved industry" fuelled by dirty money, or a legitimate commercial activity stigmatised by "negative beliefs born from a lack of understanding and education"?
A passenger aboard an Virgin Australia flight diverted to Invercargill after an engine began spewing out flames says the airline's response has been a "slap in the face" to traumatised travellers.
Work is set to begin next week to install a more permanent and larger UV treatment solution at the Two Mile water intake, upgrading drinking water supplied to Queenstown, Fernhill, and Sunshine Bay.
Police have been busy this week intercepting hungry, young light-fingered, overseas backpackers and credit card fraudsters, also freeing a teenager who couldn’t break out after she broke in.
Passengers on a dramatic trans-Tasman flight that appeared to catch fire after leaving Queenstown on Monday have recounted the horror aboard the plane, with one fearing it was about to "break in two".
The Winter Games NZ 2024 Freeski Slopestyle and Snowboard Halfpipe FIS Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) competitions have been upgraded to Australia New Zealand Cup Premium events.
A passenger onboard last night's stricken Queenstown-Melbourne Virgin Australia flight has posted a dramatic video of flames shooting from the engine.
Queenstown Airport's chief executive believes a large bird must have been involved in an incident which resulted in flames coming out of plane soon after take off.
Reports suggest bird strikes were the cause of an engine fire that forced a Queenstown-Melbourne flight to make an emergency landing in Invercargill this evening.
Residents of a new Queenstown development have lost contact with family members, while other homeowners have court dates for overdue fines, all because NZ Post will not deliver mail to their letterboxes.
Queenstown Lakes is making a play for a huge chunk of the International Visitor Levy (IVL) collected at the border.
It's not quite a winter wonderland yet but the Queenstown Lakes skifields have welcomed their first skiers and snowboarders for 2024.
The Remarkables plans to open its learners slopes tomorrow, but Coronet Peak will remain closed.
Please raise your hand if you’ve ever heard a visitor or newcomer saying "I’ve come to Queenstown cause it’s always been my dream to ride the Skyline Gondola".
Queenstown Primary School pupils have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to protecting the environment.
Analysis: What should visiting Aotearoa New Zealand cost your average tourist? The government has suggested raising the price of admission - otherwise known as the international visitor conservation and tourism levy (IVL) - from $35 to $100.
Cardrona Alpine Resort is set for a limited opening this Saturday, June 15.
A potential car thief, some bad drivers and icy mishaps on the usual winter black spots have made for a typical pre-ski season week for Police.
WHY ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH US
The Lakes Weekly is part of Queenstown Media Group (QMG).
QMG is Queenstown’s leading locally owned and operated media company with print, online and social platforms that engage locals with what they care about — everything local!
The Lakes Weekly delivers stories and news that connects with local so they come away each week better connected to their community. Advertising sits within this curated content environment, and it’s a trusted relationship between readers and the Lakes Weekly. Advertisers benefit from the association with the LWB brand values.
The Lakes Weekly is hand delivered to every business in Queenstown, Arrowtown, Frankton, Five Mile Remarkables Park and Glenda Drive on Tuesday. Copies are available in service stations, libraries and drop boxes throughout the region and every supermarket throughout the Queenstown basin and Wanaka.
Online the issue is available Monday afternoon, on lwb.co.nz and the Qtn App.
3,500
Printed copies
each week
13,250
Estimated weekly
readership
Latest issue