Spark recently transitioned to a commercial 5G service, which is available in selected areas of Alexandra; the same as the service Spark has launched in parts of Westport, Clyde, Twizel, Tekapo, and Hokitika at the end of November. Vodafone has also...... Read More

Although you might be fooled by the recent wet weather, summer has arrived which means that Otago Regional Council (ORC) is monitoring popular swimming spots around Otago, from now until the end of March, to make sure they’re safe for swimming,...... Read More

After months of waiting, the Commerce Commission has approved Cardrona’s acquisition of Treble Cone, with the Commission granting clearance for Cardrona Alpine Resort Limited to acquire either the shares of Treble Cone Investments Limited or the...... Read More

With Christmas fast approaching, many are looking for ways to entertain their families in the lead up to the big day. This weekend, a number of locals will be performing two shows of a revitalised nativity play called, Who is this baby? in celebration...... Read More

The organisers of the Harcourts Christmas food bank drive, due to take place on Thursday, are "absolutely gutted" to have to cancel the Wānaka and Hāwea segments of the street collection —  a tradition which has run for 13 years.  We...... Read More

The Crown Range car park is set for an upgrade. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will be upgrading the Crown Range viewing point carpark, having obtained $193,000 in funding from Central Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund. Crown...... Read More

Otago Regional Council (ORC) approved the recommendations of the ECO Fund decision panel, with two local recipients in Wānaka. Wānaka’s Alpine Lakes Research and Education Centre “is very excited about receiving funding from ORC’s...... Read More

Whether you are a tourist or a local, freedom campers must abide by the same set of rules. “Responsible campers should leave no trace and help keep our communities and natural environment free from pollution and waste,” says Queenstown...... Read More

My name is Emily Herbert and I am a consumer.  It’s true – I love things. You could say I’m somewhat of a hoarder. I mean, the discarded jewels I have found on the Upper Clutha Facebook page alone. I’M SAVING MONEY, I tell...... Read More

On 11 December 1989, NZAC and DOC signed a management agreement after deciding there were mutual benefits in sharing responsibilities for the huts that the New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) had built. Since then, the iconic Aspiring Hut has become increasingly...... Read More