Arrowtown's air quality fell below national standards 14 times over winter.
Motorists can expect delays as abseilers work to make two schist rock bluffs safe above State Highway 6 at Gibbston.
En la actualidad, 33 mil profesionales trabajan en el servicio de cuidado de ancianos en Nueva Zelanda, y se espera que de aquí a tres años la demanda de trabajadores en esta área aumente entre 50 y 75 por ciento.
Going, going, gone! It’s been an integral part of entertainment, film, and fashion for 30-plus years, but the final gong is sounding for those who want to snap up an iconic slice of local history and a bargain at the same time.
The finalists for the hotly-contested 2023 Queenstown Business Awards have been announced. Close to 100 entries came in across the nine categories for the awards, run by the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce.
The story of Poonam Sethi and Mangal Behal began with separate journeys that eventually converged to impact their lives and the community profoundly.
Sir Tim Wallis, an aviator, deer farmer and the founder of one of New Zealand's biggest air shows, has died aged 85. He founded the Warbirds Over Wanaka air show in 1988 and was the lead organiser for 20 years.
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The consequences of a warming planet, from extreme weather events to rising sea levels, affect us all. In the face of this global challenge, it is essential for communities to come together and take action.
The Wānaka A&P Show has a president again, along with three new board members.
The sixth annual Quality of Life survey is now open, asking residents and ratepayers to share how they feel about life in the Queenstown Lakes District.
Roll up, roll up. The Rotary Queenstown Duck Race is back at the Village Green (Horne Creek) on 29 October, at 3pm. Bring along family and friends and join in on the fun.
After a week of stunning performances, open rehearsals, artist talks and free events, At the World’s Edge festival moves into its school programme this week.
From Ranfurly to Norway and back to Arrowtown, raising five kids and prize angora goats along the way, dabbling in retail, real estate and journalism, Jan Spary took it all in her stride.
Cyclorama will return for its second year this Labour weekend in historic Arrowtown. There’s eight special trail rides to choose from, with something for everyone, and a lovely Festival Village set up for all to enjoy.
It’s been an integral part of the Queenstown community for almost 70 years, faced with many a move in earlier days, but last week Queenstown Playcentre launched in new digs, right beside the Queenstown Primary School.
In November 2021, Christopher Luxon took over a party in tatters. He was picked by 32 caucus colleagues in desperation, as much as hope. Today, he is Prime Minister-elect.
National MP Joseph Mooney has easily won the Southland constituency, which includes Queenstown. Mooney extended his majority with a landslide victory, taking 19,981 of the 33,046 votes, a whopping 60%.
National will lead the next government and its party's leader Christopher Luxon has thanked New Zealand for splashing blue across the country.
Las elecciones generales en Nueva Zelanda ya empezaron y aún no es tarde para inscribirte y participar en este proceso democrático, para así decidir quiénes serán los mejores representantes para el país en el próximo periodo.
Queenstown skifield operator NZSki has been ordered to pay almost $600,000 over the death of Anita Graf at Coronet Peak.
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