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Fundraising for Christchurch
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 11:49 am | Southern PR
Living and working in one of New Zealand ’s most remote locations hasn’t stopped the people of Milford Sound from helping to raise almost $3,000 for the earthquake-stricken people of Christchurch . More >>
Queenstown Biodiesel – one year on
Monday, 21 March 2011, 11:41 am | Southern PR
21 March 2011 Queenstown Biodiesel – one year on Happy operators of 66 vehicles using up to 15,000 litres of biodiesel per month and a series of national commendations demonstrate the success of New Zealand’s first community biodiesel pilot programme ... More >>
Lodges of New Zealand develops distinctive Gift Registry
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 10:56 am | Southern PR
A toaster from the wedding gift list is no longer going to 'cut it' with brides and grooms thanks to the launch of a unique gift registry service available only at some of New Zealand's most exclusive lodges. More >>
Big Quiz at the Memorial Hall! Booya!
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 10:50 am | Southern PR
This Thursday (10 March 2011) there will be a Big Pub Quiz at the Memorial Hall in aid of the Red Cross Christchurch Appeal. The event hopes to raise thousands of dollars for the Red Cross, as well as giving locals and visitors alike a flexing of the grey ... More >>
Ultimate Hikes gets behind Pateke project
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 2:27 pm | Southern PR
Guided walkers on the Milford Track have a greater chance of spotting the rare Pateke or Brown Teal Duck as they’re also known, following the release of eighty birds into Fiordland National Park last week (Thursday 24 February). More >>
Locations Group engages Highlanders in sponsorship deal
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 4:45 pm | Southern PR
Southland and Lakes District-based real estate company Locations Group is ‘engaging’ with the mighty Highlanders rugby side in a sponsorship deal described as a ‘win-win’ for both sides. More >>
Media release from Queenstown Auto Extravaganza
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 4:31 pm | Southern PR
A signed racing helmet by British Formula 1 driver Jensen Button and a framed steering wheel signed by world champion British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton will be going under the hammer in Queenstown this weekend. More >>
All-star line up for Queenstown Auto Extravaganza
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 4:49 pm | Southern PR
As the cream of New Zealand’s most sought-after cars begin making their way to the 2011 Queenstown Auto Extravaganza (Friday 25 – Sunday 27 February), organisers have announced the ‘stars’ in its hotly anticipated line up. More >>
Trail blazer Eden appointed Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail project
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 2:19 pm | Southern PR
The wheels are in motion for the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail from Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park to the Pacific Ocean with the appointment of Chris Eden as Project Manager. Mr Eden is director of Eden Environmental Solutions Limited, a Queenstown company ... More >>
Tim Cafe gets 31st in the Worlds Champs Super-G Skiing
Friday, 11 February 2011, 3:55 pm | Southern PR
Tim Cafe finished 31st in the World Championships Super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany on Feb 10. He says it was a very tough race. “ The course was icy and bumpy with lots of tricky gates and blind sections. I had a bumpy ride like most racers, ... More >>
Florist Opens at Remarkables Park Town Centre
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 4:16 pm | Southern PR
As cupid hides around the corner in anticipation of February 14th, florist and gift shop Renaissance has opened its doors at Remarkables Park Town Centre in time for the big day. Renaissance is the latest retailer to launch at the shopping centre’s ... More >>
Alpine Springs hosts country & blues night Under the Big Sky
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 2:30 pm | Southern PR
Tekapo’s perfect getaway, Alpine Springs, hosts an electric event on Saturday 26 March with ‘Under the Big Sky; A night of country and blues’. Starting at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) local singer Bex Murray opens the entertainment, followed by ... More >>
New Queenstown Mountain Bike Service Creates Opportunities
Tuesday, 25 January 2011, 4:47 pm | Southern PR
An iconic New Zealand tourism operator has added another attraction to its portfolio and boosted Queenstown’s reputation as a world-class adventure tourism destination. Skyline Queenstown, which has been operating gondolas locally for more than 40 years, ... More >>
NZ's finest roll out for Queenstown Auto Extravaganza
Monday, 17 January 2011, 4:45 pm | Southern PR
New Zealand’s finest show cars are rolling out of garages nationwide to help raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation at the Queenstown Auto Extravaganza (February 25-27). Set to appear at the ‘What’s in your Garage?’ public car show as part ... More >>
Remarkables Park deer auction “hugely successful”
Friday, 14 January 2011, 4:47 pm | Southern PR
More buyers and a 50% increase in revenue attributed to today’s (Jan 14) Remarkables Park Stud deer auction being hailed a “huge success” by company directors. Fifty-six two and three-year-old stags went to auction, and former Game Industry Board Deputy ... More >>
Summerdaze 2011 brings laughter to Queenstown Gardens
Wednesday, 12 January 2011, 3:41 pm | Southern PR
Listen for the sound of laughter reverberating around Queenstown Gardens next week (Friday 21 to Sunday 23 January) as Remarkable Theatre brings its comedy entertainment to the great outdoors with the help of SKYCITY Queenstown Casino Community Trust. More >>
First Jetstar international flight into Queenstown
Friday, 17 December 2010, 11:05 am | Southern PR
Queenstown Airport welcomed its first Jetstar International flight today with the arrival of JQ219 at 2pm. The traditional water cannon spray of the aircraft heralded the occasion. On welcoming the flight, Steve Sanderson, CEO, Queenstown Airport, ... More >>
Ink of Aotearoa brings beats and tattoos to Auckland’s heart
Friday, 3 December 2010, 4:25 pm | Southern PR
New Zealand’s urban music scene unites at Auckland’s Fort Street Union Bar next Thursday (9 December) to launch Ink of Aotearoa, the first annual release of an innovative creative project that brings together tattooed musicians and their music in a calendar ... More >>
Outside Sports takes off into summer
Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 2:55 pm | Southern PR
Outside Sports takes off into summer with ‘specialized’ bike demo days Outside Sports is launching three bike demo days in the Queenstown Lakes and Southland districts for people to get to grips with its new and exciting Specialized mountain bike range. More >>
Mount Cook Backpacker Lodge to be launched
Monday, 8 November 2010, 2:41 pm | Southern PR
Mount Cook Backpacker Lodge to be officially launched Mount Cook Backpacker Lodge officially opens on Thursday 11 November as a fully fledged accommodator in the Aoraki Mount Cook region. The fifty-room backpacker digs, which is beautifully located at ... More >>
