Where locals once dumped old cars, washing machines and oil drums, a thriving wildlife sanctuary now stands. Kiwi Park Queenstown turns 40 this year, and its journey from rubbish tip to conservation landmark is one of the great stories of our town. It began with Dick and Noeleen Wilson, who leased…
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In a region shaped by its visitor economy, iFLY Queenstown is demonstrating how tourism can create impact beyond an exceptional experience. Through its Whakamana Youth Empowerment Programme, the indoor skydiving operator is using its core product - human flight - as a platform for confidence…
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Queenstown Golf Club has teed up a new source of energy - the Kelvin Peninsula's abundant sunshine. Earlier this season, the 111-year-old club switched on a new solar system - 80 rooftop panels paired with 42 kilowatt-hours of battery storage - transforming the clubhouse into a largely self-powered…
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Combating the spread of wilding pines around Queenstown Lakes will be an intergenerational fight, where standing still means going backwards. Whakatipu Wilding Control Group (WCG) has led the fight in Queenstown for 16 years and its chairman Grant Hensman says the landscapes would look very…
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Locally owned and operated by the same family since 2000, Air Milford has been soaring above Fiordland and the Southern Lakes for over 30 years. With a flawless safety record and a deep-rooted commitment to people and place, this is a company flying with purpose. Meet the Family Behind the Wings…
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The numbers at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge speak for themselves. Around 1600 sensors 400,000 litres of water saved each year. 18 x 75-metre-deep closed circuit ground source bores. Walls thicker than 30 centimetres. 45 tonnes of organic waste diverted from landfill. A flourishing garden with…
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Nothing says Christmas like the distinctive smell of a real pine tree. And for the past eight years, the team at Coronet Peak has been delivering just that. When the ski season winds down, staff swap skis for shovels and saws, taking to the hills as part of their summer operations to help restore…
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While most fishing charters rely on the steady rumble of a secondary petrol-powered trolling motor to hold position, Catch a Fish uses a state-of-the-art Garmin solar-charged electric motor. It means guests can enjoy the serenity of the Lakes Wānaka, Whakatipu and Hāwea while waiting for the fish to…
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Stepping off the historic TSS Earnslaw at Walter Peak High Country Farm, the first thing that strikes you isn't just the breathtaking scenery, but the pleasant aroma of fresh herbs and the sight of a flourishing vegetable garden stretching towards Lake Whakatipu. Welcome to RealNZ’s Walter Peak…
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Stronger Together: Supporting the Local Community From beloved events like the Dog Derby and Dash for Cash to backing schools, charities and aspiring athletes, NZSki’s connection with the Queenstown community is wide-reaching and long-standing. Over the past seven years, NZSki has contributed more…
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