The new housing minister has set a target of having homes costing just three to five times household incomes - well below what they are now in most of New Zealand.
New Zealand Open tournament director Michael Gladding chats with host Brent Harbour on this edition of The Outlet Queenstown podcast.
Two companies behind Queenstown's luxury Carlin Hotel have been placed in receivership, following the death of hotelier Kevin Carlin.
Two New Zealand musicians have joined forces to release “Good Miles to Go,” an Americana-roots style of song.
How would you like to use and enjoy Riverside Road Reserves in the future?
The NZOpen is here again and the very best thing about it is that we can have yoga on the lawn tennis courts at Millbrook instead of in the cramped little fitness room.
The Reserve Bank is expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday with inflation still stubbornly stuck above the central bank's target range.
As part of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, Queenstown women have been telling us why they’re on their bikes.
Public transport and environmental issues focus in Queenstown Lakes
Craigs Investment Partners is inviting spectators to participate in a charity fundraiser taking place on Saturday and Sunday March 2 and 3, 2024.
There appears to be strong community support for the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s proposal to introduce kerbside collection for food scraps and organic garden waste by 2026/27.
Opponents of the proposed 24-villa, Waimarino Luxury Lodge on 1.8ha of rural residential land overlooking Bob’s Cove have launched a Givealittle fundraising campaign to help fight the proposal in the Environment Court in April.
The Warehouse Group has sold its struggling outdoor brand Torpedo7 for $1.
A council hearings panel which heard some 30 of the 178 submitters to details surrounding its proposed Stanley Street Project Manawa civic offices deal had its work cut out to find too much support earlier this week.
Fiordland businesses are calling for urgent action to address a critical housing shortage they say is limiting the region's economy.
Between them they can boast an impressive line-up of academic, sporting, cultural and humanitarian abilities and accomplishments, but they’re a humble bunch too, so Wakatipu High School’s five new student leaders are instead focused on everybody else.
New Zealand Open Tournament Director, Michael Glading has confirmed the news that leading Kiwi professional, Ryan Fox will miss the 103rd New Zealand Open due to his PGA tour commitments.
Queenstown Airport will pay shareholders an interim dividend of $5.3 million after a strong start to the current financial year.
It’s been my experience in my more than two decades of volunteering, that if you are feeling stuck, underappreciated, or have been told you are not ready to lead that big project or land that coveted promotion at work, it’s time to look outside of your role.
A stellar line up of pro and celebrity golfers will tee off at Queenstown’s Millbrook Resort next week for the 103rd New Zealand Open.
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