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More than 140 volunteers from across the Queenstown tourism industry rolled up their sleeves on Thursday, 16 October for the annual Industry Planting Day, contributing another 2,400 native trees to the ongoing restoration of Jardine Park.

Emergency services are at the scene of a sudden death in Queenstown.

He hails from one of the Wakatipu’s best-known farming and original tourism pioneering families, their family farm now probably the largest expanse of untouched greenbelt and spectacular hill country in the Wakatipu. And that’s the way Mike Mee and his family want it to stay.

Despite demand for jobs running red-hot across the country, some Queenstown and Wānaka employers say it's never been harder to find staff.

What is Band Lab? Created by Turn Up the Music, Band Lab is a new, fun, and inspiring way for singers and musicians aged 10–13 to experience the thrill of being in a band.

Emergency services and rescue volunteers are warning backcountry hikers to stick to their capabilities, know the terrain and carry a reliable communications device after two Queenstown men had to be rescued from near the top of the Pisa Range on Saturday evening (11 October).

The judges’ results are in, and the Queenstown Business Chamber is excited to announce the finalists for the 2degrees Queenstown Business Awards 2025.

The Queenstown Writers Festival starts at the end of this month, presenting a diverse programme filled with award-winning writers, big personalities and a slew of talented southerners. Highlighting some great literary talent, the festival is for anyone who loves books, words and insightful conversation.

The original ‘wild one’ of rock, IGGY POP along with the Queen of Rock JOAN JETT and THE BLACKHEARTS, HOODOO GURUS and Kiwi favourites, ZED will headline the Summer Concert Tour.

Local non-profit organisation, WAI Wānaka is thrilled to welcome Richard Burdon and Stephen Stuart as our newest members to our Board of Trustees, each bringing a wealth of experience, insight and dedication to our mission. Their diverse backgrounds will help guide our strategic direction and strengthen our governance.

From teenage Kiwi farm hand to the Hollywood film industry, even for him, Ivan Clarke’s life has been “surreal”.

Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted to restrict freedom campers to 141 carparks across the district following a summer of complaints about rubbish, overcrowding and late-night partying.

It’s time to fluff up your feathers and mark your calendars – the Rotary Queenstown Annual Duck Race is back!

The Wakatipu Anglers Club is excited to announce the details of their annual fly fishing course, a notable event eagerly anticipated by angling enthusiasts and novices alike.

Queenstown's new mayor has pledged to stay grounded in the community's wishes and to empower councillors to perform at their best.

Queenstown Medical Centre’s new clinic at Remarkables Park was formally opened on Monday night [October 6], marking a significant milestone in local primary healthcare development.

Queenstown Lakes District Council spent more than $1.8 million on repairs to its troubled Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant before racking up almost $600,000 in legal bills over compliance failures.

Three car pile-up Lower Shotover Bridge – Flying object Chimney fire at Eichardt’s Airbnb guests save the day

Police are warning motorists to take extra care with a number of drivers clocked speeding at over 140km/hr in the last few weeks, school holidays and extra international drivers on local roads due to Chinese Golden Week.

Wakatipu Search and Rescue and Alpine Cliff Rescue volunteers have been called out to at least a third more, close to twice their usual number of rescues and searches in what’s been one of their busiest extended winter periods in some years.