Thursday 08th August, 2019
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It can be pretty tough to find beauty in the world sometimes.

That's the conclusion of Queenstown resident Jordan Ranson, who wants to make the world a better place by sharing stories of inspiration, as told by interesting people.


Wednesday 31st July, 2019

A Queenstown primary schooler is proving he can handle the heat in the kitchen.

Aspiring young chef Arya Selvam is something of a whizz when it comes to cooking, and he's putting his talents to good use.


Friday 26th July, 2019
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A multi-million dollar strengthening and revamp project for Arrowtown's local museum, is a step closer to reality.

The museum was identified as potentially earthquake-prone last year, but now a resource consent application has been submitted to bring it up to scratch.


Wednesday 24th July, 2019

Queenstowners are being treated to the chance to relax after work with a pint of beer while watching a play on Thursday.

And it's all part of an initiative encouraging locals to stop using plastic.


Wednesday 24th July, 2019

Queenstown's Muslim community is looking for a place of their own to worship in.

Nearly $170,000 has already been pledged by donors, now they have to find somewhere in the resort's competitive property market.


Friday 19th July, 2019

NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says a big dump of snow will be more than welcome, but visitor numbers at Queenstown's ski areas remain high.

Coronet Peak's patronage is down from last year's exceptional winter, The Remarkables skifield has been 'extremely busy', with some record days so far.


Tuesday 16th July, 2019

A famous Australian hairdresser has paid a visit to Queenstown, to give a masterclass at the new 'Iron and Ivy Hair and Beauty salon.'

Jules Tognini is an award-winning 'hairdresser and educator,' as well as being an 'international ambassador for some of the biggest brands in the industry.'


Monday 15th July, 2019

After three years, 34 countries, and the occasional tow through the Australian outback, the journey is almost over for an E-car exponent.

The Dutch traveller arrived in Queenstown over the weekend, in his electric car, which he's driven from the Netherlands to New Zealand.


Thursday 11th July, 2019

A new football academy teaching children to play like a pro as well as providing opportunities to play in overseas tournaments has kicked off in Queenstown and Arrowtown.

Since its launch in May, the Whitmarsh Academy has already more than 170 children taking part in its after-school programmes.


Friday 05th July, 2019

Some environmentally-conscious Queenstown residents are exploring ways to give their unwanted recycling bins a second life.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has introduced three new bins to their kerb-side recycling system this week, making the old ones redundant.