Queenstown
Tough mayoral race underway in Queenstown
The race to become Queenstown's mayor is well under way already, and as Peter Newport reports, the gloves are already coming off. Audio
Don't forget us, says Queenstown developer on new fund
A Queenstown developer says the new fund proposed by the Government could be of great help to the region. Audio
Schools in Otago and Southland to get $37m
Thirty-seven-million dollars is to go into new school projects in Otago and Southland.
Housing NZ details exit strategy from Queenstown
A memo from Housing New Zealand details an exit strategy for its presence in Queenstown, relating to the sale last month of a former state house. Audio
Queenstown social housing questioned
A memo from Housing NZ suggests Queenstown's "resort/lifestyle environment" is "incompatible" with social housing, prompting anger from providers.
Is justice delayed, justice denied?
A Queenstown lawyer says innocent people are choosing to plead guilty in the local District Court rather than wait up to two years for trials to be heard. Audio
Queenstown night patrollers with gopros
Civil libertarians upset by a proposal for night patrollers to film people and incidents in Queenstown's CBD. Audio
Queenstown gondola gets revamp
Queenstown's famous gondola is to get a $60m rebuild, which will treble its capacity and create more than 200 new hospitality jobs. Video, Audio
300 families register with trust to buy a home
Over 300 families in Queenstown earning between 60-thousand and 110-thousand dollars have registered with a local Housing Trust in the hope of buying a home. Audio
Families struggling as Queenstown house prices continue to climb
Families earning as much as $110,000 are asking for help to find affordable homes in Queenstown, a housing trust says.
Queenstown the least affordable location in New Zealand
New figures show that Queenstown has become the least affordable location in New Zealand, with a record house price to income ratio of a staggering 11.3. Audio
Queenstown hotel room shortage could deter filmmakers
A hotel room shortage in Queenstown is raising concerns that international film productions could be deterred from bringing their business to the region. Audio
Ban on campers on the cards in Queenstown's central district
A report on traffic congestion believes a camper van ban would help ease the problem in central Queenstown. Camper vans may be banned from CBD. Audio
Queenstown warned it could become like exclusive Aspen
A delegation of Queenstown community leaders received a shocking warning of what their resort town could become. The Chamber of Commerce delegation visited the Colorado ski resort of Aspen last month… Audio
Colorado visit gives Queenstown leaders future wake-up call
A visit to Aspen, Colorado has given a group of Queenstown community leaders a shocking insight into what the future might hold for the New Zealand resort town. Audio
Plans for Queenstown Convention Centre unveiled
A Queenstown developer has this afternoon unveiled announced plans for a Convention Centre with the capacity to host 1400 delegates. Peter Newport spoke with Remarkables Park Limited's director… Audio
Queenstown housing crisis at all-time high
Demand for Queenstown accommodation is at an all-time high, with people living in vehicles, garages and overcrowded flats. Video
Queenstown housing crisis on the rise
Eleven people are sharing one flat in Queenstown, in a situation that is becoming increasingly common in the South Island tourist destination. Video, Audio
Queenstown council CEO acknowledges housing issue
Queenstown Lakes District Council Mike Theelen says there's no doubt that housing affordability is a pressure point in Queenstown and they're doing what they can to increase supply, quickly. Audio
Queenstown workers forced out of housing
Queenstown residents are being forced out of the town due to low service industry wages and soaring rents, with some opting to live in garages and cars, or share rooms with strangers. Video, Audio
