Destination Queenstown boss Mat Woods is the guest on this week's Outlet Queenstown podcast, talking about the journey towards a regenerative tourism industry.
At Kinloch Wilderness Retreat, sustainability is woven into everything we do, guided by our core values: Intelligence, Thoughtfulness, Environment, Community, and Fun.
Queenstowners surveyed are overwhelmingly in support of continuing to build the new Dunedin Hospital, even if the budget blows out to $3 billion.
Nine Queenstown Lakes projects have been selected for the Government's new fast-track development pathway. They include NZSki's project to expand The Remarkables into the neighbouring Doolans basin; Coronet Village Ltd's plans for a gondola and housing off Malaghans Rd; and Hanley's Farm developer RCL's plans for a further 2800 sections in Homestead Bay.
The link between a Kiwisaver fund and the future of energy efficient housing isn’t an immediately obvious one.
At the World’s Edge Festival kicked off on 5 October and is delivering an extensive programme of chamber music.
Love Queenstown is a giving platform that invites our visitors and visitor industry to support the protection and regeneration of the environment at the heart of our home.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) mayor Glyn Lewers says he is “very positive” the Dunedin Hospital will be built, and also “encouraged that there is a medium to long term focus of the needs in inland Otago”.
Love it or hate it, business has power. And though the force of commerce has historically been associated more with exploitation than regeneration, the tides are changing and bringing new ideas to shore.
huddl, a new initiative to strengthen and support community groups and charitable organisations in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, is hosting a workshop aimed at enhancing governance capabilities among local community groups.
Cuts to Air New Zealand regional routes will mean less money circulating in the economy of larger cities, the Queenstown Lakes District mayor says.
Five tonnes of GIB board, at least a couple of tonnes of metal, 400kgs of cardboard, and as much left over plastic as possible.
Remarkables Park Town Centre (RPTC) has established itself as a central wellness destination in Queenstown, providing a diverse range of services to support all aspects of health and wellbeing.
What if your next music festival experience could transport you through stunning landscapes while immersing you in the sounds of nature?
The regions are in the brace position as Air New Zealand cuts more flights and capacity on routes. Changes include swapping out larger jets for much smaller twin engine turboprop planes on some Queenstown and Dunedin flights: That means more than a hundred fewer seats on a flight.
The Headwaters Eco Lodge is a business ahead of its time, leading the way in sustainability by operating to world-class regenerative design principles since it opened in 2018.
Police are on the hunt for a young man wearing black jeans, a black jacket and white shoes after a security guard was allegedly viciously assaulted outside 1876 Bar.
Police are extremely concerned about an increase in visiting overseas drivers being clocked at excessively high speeds locally, some from certain nationalities even trying to bargain down the steep instant $630 fine.
Forming the ‘missing link’ in the extensive Queenstown Trails network, the Wharehuanui Trail linking Arrowtown to Arthurs Point is set to open this weekend.
Wayne Stiven is a man with many responsibilities. As Queenstown Airport’s Head of Assets and the Airport Emergency Service, he leads a team looking after everything from the runway to the rubbish.
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