Queenstown
Queenstown Lakes District Council CEO resigns
Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Adam Feeley has resigned.
Destination Queenstown welcomes new gondola
A developer in Queenstown hopes to build a fifty million dollar gondola rising nearly ten kilometres up into the Remarkables ski field Audio
Who should pay for Queenstown tourism growth?
Debate in Queenstown over who is going to foot the bill for tens of millions of dollars worth of housing and tourism infrastructure is still unresolved, with government, council and business all… Audio
Plans unveiled to allow night flights into Queenstown
Queenstown airport has the highest degree of difficulty rating for airline pilots as it is at the base of the confluence of three mountain valleys - which means winds can be strong, gusty and… Audio
Queenstown joins call for special economic zones
A think tank is urging the government to introduce so-called special economic zones, which can be used to vary tax rules and other legislation. Audio
Queenstown's bid to become a Special Economic Zone
Queenstown is putting itself forward as the first region in New Zealand to be classified as a Special Economic Zone. Audio
Council criticised over potential CEO conflict
The Auditor-General has criticised the Queenstown Lakes District Council for the way it handled a potential conflict of interest by its chief executive, Adam Feeley.
Staff shortage for Queenstown ambulances
A shortage of staff and funding has left Queenstown covered by only one ambulance at night and two during the day. Audio
$1m for 1-bedroom Queenstown house
A one-bedroom house in Queenstown, which is only 33 square metres, is on the market for over $1 million - although there is a twist.
Landlord says he will repair controversial Queenstown property
The landlord of a $2000-a-week Queenstown property, that tenants claimed was overcrowded and vermin infested, says he will repair the house. Audio
Queenstown moves to tighten up on crowded rentals
The Queenstown Council is moving to tighten up on crowded rentals including trying to get hold of one landlord whose properties are packed with people. Audio
Queenstown housing pressure produces slum-like conditions
Extreme pressure on housing in Queenstown is producing slum conditions for many workers, according to tenants who have contacted Radio New Zealand. Audio
Man killed in avalanche named
Police have named the man who died after being buried in an avalanche in the Kingston area yesterday. Audio
Skier dead after avalanche near Queenstown
A 58-year-old man is dead after an avalanche near the Devil's Staircase, south of Queenstown. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 12 June 2015
Upbeat broadcasts from Queenstown's Michael Hill International Violin Competition, before Eva speaks to playwright Jamie McCaskill and American Wagnerian soprano Christine Goerke. Audio
150 homes for Queenstown in government housing accord
The government says Queenstown is the most expensive place to buy a house and its first special housing area there will go some way to fixing that. Audio
Vanessa van Uden: Queenstown mayor
Mayor Vanessa van Uden talks to Eva about the significance of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition for Queenstown. Audio
Neil and Barbara Simpson: MHIVC hosts
Neil and Barbara Simpson have hosted a number of Michael Hill International Violin Competition contestants over the years, including winner Nikki Chooi twice, and his brother Timothy at this year's… Audio
Immigration relaxes rules for Queenstown
A relaxation of immigration rules for people wanting to work in Queenstown is expected to alleviate a critical labour shortage in the region, but some say it doesn't go far enough. Audio
Petition launced to reopen ski road
A petition has been launched to force a ski company to re-open public access to the Remarkables Road near Queenstown. Audio
