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Cargo Brewery’s iconic 1894 church in Gibbston Valley will be closing its doors for the last time on 15 April. This marks the start of a new chapter for the long-standing establishment as they open a new brewery at their Cargo Gantley’s site; just a wee sprint from the bottom of Coronet Peak.

Around 70 protestors attended a demonstration in Queenstown last night, shining a light on the town's rental accommodation crisis. They shared stories of their evictions, the fruitless and frustrating search for somewhere to live, and the reality of living in tents, vehicles, or relying on the generosity of friends for a couch or floor to sleep on.

Paul Norris has been appointed Acting CEO of Queenstown tourism giant RealNZ following the resignation of Stephen England-Hall earlier this month.

Students of Wakatipu High School have been out making a difference in their community, as 26 students from the school chose to volunteer on their recent teacher only day.

He may be one of Queenstown’s most legendary hospitality icons and restaurateurs, but these days Bruce Leitch is iconic for his own catch of the day.

A free three-part Staff Housing Information Series run by the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce aims to provide more detail about purchasing, leasing, and managing worker accommodation to help business leaders with decision-making.

Three-quarters of Queenstown Lakes residents are living the good life but housing, transport and the council's performance are deep concerns.

Freeskier Luca Harrington has finished in fourth place in an incredibly heavy hitting FIS Slopestyle World Cup over the weekend, marking a career best performance for the young Kiwi.

Strolling through the upgraded town centre streets of Tāhuna Queenstown you can learn a lot more about the area’s traditional values, stories and rich history, thanks to a series of integrated cultural design elements.

Seven of New Zealand’s strongest men and women will meet in Te Anau this Easter weekend to go head-to-head in an invitational Highland Games showdown.

Central Otago vineyards have had a phenomenal growing season and some have already begun harvesting in what’s expected to be a record bumper grape harvest – at least 10 to 15 percent more than normal for some.

Queenstown Lakes home owners will be stung for around $500 extra each on average later this year, with one of the highest rates rises this century.

What would you do if all the bread ran out? Or all the fruit? Have you thought about it?

Traffic lights and safer pedestrian crossings are on the way for Frankton’s busy Hawthorne Drive.

The Wānaka Trail Ride offers a unique and stunning, all-abilities trail bike ride over Deep Creek, Long Gully & Lindis Peak Stations for spectacular trail riding. Trails cover all levels of riding, from beginners to experts. Riders have the rare opportunity to explore private high country farmland, whilst helping to raise funds for Wānaka Primary School and Montessori Children’s House.

The countdown is on to the start of the tenth Wānaka Festival of Colour which gets underway on Sunday 26th March with an official opening at 3pm at the iconic Dinosaur Park.

Adelaide-based Adam Page is set to perform as part of the upcoming Festival of Colour. The musician, composer, music educator and producer is is well-known for his critically acclaimed solo multi-instrumental performances. He will take the stage at the Pacific Crystal Palace next week.

He may be a 4th dan black belt in karate, but Craig McLachlan’s more renowned locally for his soft, gentle side and beaming smile.

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