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MEDIA RELEASE FROM MONARCH PURSUITS, CHRISTCHURCH 1 July, 2019. For immediate release All Black and Crusaders lock Luke Romano today launches Monarch Pursuits, New Zealand’s first full-service outdoor adventure and travel company, targeting the premium visitor market. Monarch Pursuits provides bespoke, tailored itineraries incorporating hunting, fishing and heli-skiing experiences in NZ’s Southern Alps. Guests are […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM NZSKI, QUEENSTOWN 17 June 2019. For immediate release. Queenstown and Wanaka residents have the chance to ski for $20 while supporting local youth at the NZSki Locals’ Day this Saturday (June 22). Coronet Peak and The Remarkables will be welcoming local skiers and snowboarders for their popular annual event, which will this […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM CORONET PEAK, QUEENSTOWN 15 June 2019. For immediate release Queenstown’s playground just became a little more epic with the opening of Coronet Peak’s ski area today, with upgrades across the mountain focused on improving access for sightseers and snowsports enthusiasts. While the trail access was limited to sledding, the atmosphere was enthusiastic […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM CORONET PEAK, QUEENSTOWN 13 June 2019. For immediate release Chart-topping Kiwi roots band Sons of Zion has been confirmed as the headline act for third and final Elevate Night Ski Party at Coronet Peak in August. The home of night skiing, Coronet Peak is this year turning up its night ski parties […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM ULTIMATE HIKES, QUEENSTOWN 13 June 2019. For immediate release A new apartment block for the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust is a step closer to reality, with a vital funding boost of $120,000 thanks to a keen group of hikers tramping the Milford Track. Queenstown-based guiding company Ultimate Hikes this week hands over […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE REMARKABLES, QUEENSTOWN 8 June 2019. For immediate release The Remarkables ski area opened today with further upgrades across the mountain and a brand new learners’ area that increases novice terrain by 30 per cent. About 1700 skiers and boarders turned out for the opening day, enjoying the groomed trails accessed via […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM MT HUTT, CANTERBURY 7 June 2019. For immediate release Canterbury’s best-loved ski area Mt Hutt today celebrated its opening day with new trails and facilities, bumper crowds and the best snow base in 10 years. Defending its four-year title as New Zealand’s best ski resort, Mt Hutt reaped the fruits of a […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE THREE LAKES CULTURAL TRUST 23 May, 2019. For immediate release The Queenstown Lakes community is being invited to have a say in the future of a cultural plan for the entire district at a series of public drop-in sessions later this month. The recently-formed Three Lakes Cultural Trust is holding the […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM MT IRON JUNCTION, WANAKA May 22, 2019. For immediate release A proposed new development is a step closer to fruition in Wanaka, in a move that has been enthusiastically welcomed by many locals in the community. Mt Iron Junction Ltd lodged a resource consent application with Queenstown Lakes District Council last November […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM REKO PRIVATE GUIDES, WANAKA 13 May, 2019. For immediate release A new private guiding business with connections to the original Maori escort for the Southern Lakes’ first European explorer has been established in Wanaka. REKO Private Guides is designed specifically for the premium travel market and is being launched at Tourism Rendezvous […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM BIKE GLENDHU, WANAKA March 12, 2019. For immediate release         A new mountain bike adventure park is set to open near Wanaka later this year. The park – called Bike Glendhu – will eventually encompass 50km of awe-inspiring trails at Glendhu Bay, a 13-minute drive from Wanaka’s CBD. Located on one of […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM NEW ZEALAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY  February 21, 2019. For immediate release  Demolition work will begin next week to make way for a new luxury apartment complex in Nelson’s CBD. The premium Malthouse Lane apartments on Malthouse Lane, off Collingwood Street, are being developed by well-known local couple Mark A’Court and Veronica Hippolite-A’Court, […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN, QUEENSTOWN 20 February 2019. For immediate release Skyline Queenstown has received the green light to proceed with a monumental, multi-million-dollar redevelopment project. The Environment Court has granted resource consent approval for Skyline’s ambitious project, which includes an expansion of the upper complex, a new state-of-the-art gondola system and new lower […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM NEW ZEALAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY February 11, 2019. For immediate release One of Central Otago’s most iconic and renowned vineyards, Carrick, is on the market. The award-winning, certified-organic vineyard, winery, cellar door and 70-seat restaurant in Bannockburn is for sale by tender via premium real estate brand New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty. […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE WANAKA A&P SHOW, WANAKA February 4, 2019. For immediate release The Wanaka A&P Show is gearing up for another successful year with the announcement of a spectacular entertainment lineup. Wanaka-based ‘Queen of Country’ pop singer Jody Direen, captivating Kiwi magician Jonathan Usher and New Zealand’s favourite covers group The BeatGirls will […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE WANAKA A&P SHOW, WANAKA Embargoed to January 7, 2019. The Wanaka A&P Show today launches a timely campaign about the sense of community and what it means to be a local in Wanaka. The ‘Call Me Local’ campaign is a tongue-in-cheek inquiry into the tricky question of ‘how long does a […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM RHYTHM & ALPS, WANAKA January 1, 2019. For immediate release. About 10,000 revellers welcomed 2019 at the South Island’s biggest New Year’s party, Rhythm & Alps (R&A), last night. The globally renowned music festival, now in its eighth year, wrapped this morning after three days of incredible live music at Robrosa Station in […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM RHYTHM & ALPS, WANAKA 17 December 2018. For immediate release New Zealand-born, international art pop superstar Kimbra is to play a one-off show near Wanaka on January 5, 2019. The Grammy award-winning songstress is the latest major act to play in the Southern Lakes, brought to the region by Rhythm & Alps. […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE WANAKA A&P SHOW, WANAKA December 11, 2018. For immediate release Well-known Wanaka local Grant Ruddenklau has been elected as chairman of the new Upper Clutha A&P Society board The Upper Clutha A&P Society owns and organises the annual Wanaka A&P Show, one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and pastoral events. Ruddenklau […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM NEW ZEALAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY December 6, 2018. For immediate release A 154-year-old cottage in the heart of Central Otago is on the market for the first time in more than a decade. The beautifully restored two-bedroom, two-bathroom stone cottage sits on a 1.6ha property near St Bathan’s and has a Category […]

MEDIA RELEASE FROM IGNITE WANAKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND LAKE WANAKA TOURISM, WANAKA November 21, 2018. For immediate release The Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce and Lake Wanaka Tourism have today released a joint survey seeking the opinions of its memberships on the future of Wanaka Airport. The survey has been distributed to 231 Ignite Wanaka and 480 Lake […]