Latest News for: Queenstown

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Queenstown lakefront food stalls banned

Otago Daily Times 19 Mar 2026
Food stalls will be banned from the Queenstown lakefront ...
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Queenstown Lakes District Council to permanently ban lakeside stalls

RNZ 19 Mar 2026
Food stalls will be banned from the Queenstown lakefront after the district council voted on measures to deal with public health concerns, litter and traders blocking footpaths ... "Food vendors do create jobs in Queenstown and spend money locally.
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Queenstown Landing caregivers earn nominations for national Ceca Awards

The Star Democrat 17 Mar 2026
QUEENSTOWN — Two caregivers at Queenstown Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care have been recognized for the compassion and dedication they bring to residents each day ... .
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Creating A Greater Sense Of Belonging At Queenstown Multicultural Festival

Scoop 16 Mar 2026
Queenstown Lakes Mayor John Glover said it’s been rewarding to see the festival continue to grow into one of the district’s most cherished events, where traditions, arts and stories from around the world come to life ....
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‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutiny

NewstalkZB 14 Mar 2026
The 30-year-old project manager has now been discharged without conviction in the Queenstown District Court after Judge Mark Williams ruled a conviction of intent to injure would cause him to lose his job.
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'Pre-Covid levels': Queenstown tourism booms

NewstalkZB 13 Mar 2026
Queenstown's tourism growth has remained steady over the last few months ...
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Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties

Otago Daily Times 11 Mar 2026
By Farah Hancock of RNZ. Technology entrepreneur Brian Cartmell appears to have donated at least half a million dollars to the coalition parties - and to the Opportunity party ... .
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Queenstown Lakes housing least affordable in country: new data

Otago Daily Times 11 Mar 2026
Photo. RNZ. By Susan Edmunds of RNZ. Housing affordability�is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly ... .
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Fire threatens homes near Queenstown

Otago Daily Times 10 Mar 2026
Photo. Supplied. Multiple fire appliances and a�helicopter with a monsoon bucket are battling a large vegetation fire which is threatening housing at Arthurs Point, near Queenstown ... .
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'Ready to burn': Fire ban spreads to Queenstown Lakes

Otago Daily Times 10 Mar 2026
Very dry conditions including in Wānaka have prompted a total ban on outdoor fires. Photo. Fire and Emergency NZ. Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Queenstown Lakes District ... .
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Fire ban for Queenstown Lakes District

Otago Daily Times 10 Mar 2026
Very dry conditions including in Wānaka have prompted a total ban on outdoor fires. Photo. Fire and Emergency NZ. Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a prohibited fire season for the Queenstown Lakes District ... .
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More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules

RNZ 10 Mar 2026
Freedom campers are falling foul of new Queenstown Lakes District Council rules, with about 18 people per day stung with $400 fines ... Between 1 December and 2 March, Queenstown Lakes District Council ...
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Spectacular Queenstown Home with Views

Otago Daily Times 09 Mar 2026
Elevated Queenstown Home with Uninterrupted Lake Views and 365-day Visitor Accommodation Consent Heads to Auction ... .
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Police ask for help after cars stolen, damaged in Queenstown

Otago Daily Times 09 Mar 2026
Photo. ODT Files. Queenstown police are asking for the public’s help to find out who stole two cars early yesterday ... .
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