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The Remarkables To Become New Zealand’s Largest Ski Area With Doolans Expansion
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 7:40 am | NZSki
The highly-anticipated project, which has been years in the making, will see the ski resort increase significantly in size to 711 hectares from its current 449 hectares, and will feature NZ’s longest gondola (2.7km long). More >>
Multigenerational Luxury Living On The Rise
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty
Properties with self-contained wings or apartments, or upstairs-downstairs separation are in demand; properties with space, privacy, seclusion, a high level of build quality and access to airports, Harris says. More >>
Queenstown Gets Behind New Winter Celebration
Monday, 1 June 2026, 3:20 pm | NZSki
Snow Fest concluded on Saturday after a two-day programme of sold-out community events that gave a nod to the much-loved former Winter Festival, which ran annually from 1975-2023. More >>
Insolvency Data Reveals New Zealand Business Stress Has Peaked, But Risks Persist
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 8:38 pm | Scope Communications
New Zealand insolvency activity has eased in the first quarter of 2026 after peaking late last year, according to new data from BWA Insolvency. More >>
Southern Discoveries Evolves Milford Sound Experiences With New Small-Group Journeys
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 4:23 pm | Southern Discoveries
The two new experiences form part of Southern Discoveries’ broader shift toward more personalised, small-group and higher-value journeys, while retaining its fully guided, end-to-end delivery. More >>
Top Queenstown Winery Restaurant Welcomes New Executive Chef
Friday, 15 May 2026, 11:41 am | Gibbston Valley
Boyd brings international experience from kitchens in France, England, Hong Kong and Australia, including time spent in Michelinstarred restaurants, before returning home to Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
New Winter Celebration For Queenstown
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10:51 am | NZSki
Snow Fest wraps up on Saturday afternoon with an Altitude Après Session at Altitude Brew Room on Frankton Road from 4pm, featuring a DJ, happy hour drinks and ski pass giveaways. More >>
SnowFactory Installation Progresses As Coronet Peak Gears Up For Early Season Opening
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 10:36 am | NZSki
NZSki CEO Paul Anderson says the project is tracking well and demonstrates NZSki’s ongoing commitment to investing in its ski areas. More >>
Foreign Buyers Circulate Southern Lakes
Friday, 6 March 2026, 9:14 am | New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty
The properties attracting the most attention have been residential homes above $10 million in the Southern Lakes and buyers have been visiting from the US, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Japan and China. More >>
Queenstown’s Newest Golf Club Tees Off
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:24 pm | Gibbston Valley
The highly anticipated Gibbston Valley Golf Club will launch amidst the buzz of the New Zealand Open this week. Photo / Supplied Queenstown’s newest golf club, located at 135 Toms Creek Road, will officially open its doors on Monday, March 2. ... More >>
Moody And Jewett Crowned 2026 Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka Champions - New Record Set
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 3:52 pm | Challenge Wanaka
From just 85 athletes in 2007 to more than 3,100 competitors across the 2026 festival, Challenge Wānaka has grown into one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most iconic triathlon events. More >>
Insolvencies Hit Highest Annual Level Since The GFC
Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:37 am | BWA Insolvency
BWA Insolvency principal Bryan Williams said the sharp rise in failures reflects pressures that have built over several years and are now coming to the surface. More >>
Challenge Wanaka Celebrates 20 Years As Kiwi Pros Lead International Line Up
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 7:04 pm | Challenge Wanaka
This Saturday, more than 800 athletes will line up for the Half distance event, including 152 teams across corporate, mixed, and gender categories – with entries still coming in just days before the race. More >>
NZ’s Largest Single-Storey Home For Sale
Friday, 13 February 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty
The expansive property at 751 Wakarara Road, Ongaonga, is a country lifestyle retreat with eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The homestead, secondary accommodation, and ancillary buildings span over 2,286 sqm. More >>
NZ’s Biggest Triathlon Festival Toasts 20 Years
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 12:59 pm | Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wānaka event director Jane Sharman says that while road bikes, wetsuits and race tech have vastly improved over the past two decades, the pulling power of the event for triathletes and spectators remains the same. More >>
Frederic Funk Leads Elite International Lineup As Iconic Race Celebrates 20 Years
Monday, 22 December 2025, 6:47 pm | Challenge Wanaka
As Challenge Wānaka celebrates 20 years of racing history, the return of elite professional competition adds further significance to what promises to be a landmark edition of the Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wānaka Half. More >>
High-End House Sales Reach New Heights
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 10:43 am | NZSIR
The luxury properties sold by NZSIR between January-November range from $5 million up to $30 million. The company sold five of NZ’s top residential sales this year, all located in the premium hotspots of Auckland, Tasman and Queenstown. More >>
NZSki Signs Partnership With Sunac-BonSki To Connect New Zealand With China’s Fastest-Growing Ski Market
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 4:32 pm | NZSki
The deal opens direct access to China’s rapidly expanding snow sports market and strengthens NZSki’s position as a global leader in alpine experiences. More >>
Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage With 2026 Adaptive Challenge
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 4:11 pm | Challenge Wanaka
More than 40 athletes took part in 2025, with organisers expecting even greater numbers in 2026 as word continues to spread about how welcoming, supported, and empowering the event is. More >>
Insolvencies Rise In Q3 Despite Signs Of Economic Optimism
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 12:50 pm | BWA Insolvency
Construction continues to dominate insolvency statistics with 192 cases this quarter, slightly down from 197 in Q2 and 215 a year ago. Williams says while the numbers look high, they need to be viewed in context. More >>
