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	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Hipkins hints at capital gains tax while chiding coalition’s ‘two-speed economy’ Stuff.co.nz - 7 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) The Labour leader told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit Queenstown for talks with Christopher Luxon RadioNZ - 7 Aug (RadioNZ) Anthony Albanese will be in the country for the annual leader`s meeting this weekend. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 6 Aug 2025: Golf - New Zealand Open delivers multimillion-dollar impact from 2025 tournament NZ Herald - 6 Aug (NZ Herald) The tournament in Queenstown was a qualifying event for the Open Championship in 2025. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald Sport



	Sat, 2 Aug 2025: Pest control: Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight NZ Herald - 2 Aug (NZ Herald) A team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in Queenstown. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Queenstown Shotover Jet turns 60: From river ferry to iwi-led tourism icon RadioNZ - 1 Aug (RadioNZ) One of New Zealand`s best-known adventure rides is celebrating six decades of adventure, iwi pride, and sustainability on the Kimiakau Awa. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Tom Hiddleston spotted in Queenstown during shoot of Tenzing film where he plays Sir Edmund Hillary NZ Herald - 1 Aug (NZ Herald) Tenzing has been filmed with South Island mountains as its backdrop. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald Entertainment



	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Shotover Jet speeds towards 60th celebrations Stuff.co.nz - 1 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) A newly produced documentary traces the Queenstown tourism operator’s journey from humble beginnings to globally recognised icon. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 1 Aug 2025: Using pests to catch pests: Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight RadioNZ - 1 Aug (RadioNZ) Tamed ferrets have been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against a rampant rabbit population. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Thu, 24 Jul 2025: Break-in causes $750,000 worth of water damage to new builds in Queenstown RadioNZ - 24 Jul (RadioNZ) RNZ understands the affected properties are new builds at the Five Mile Villas. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 23 Jul 2025: Queenstown break-in spree: Burglar causes $750,000 worth of damage to homes NZ Herald - 23 Jul (NZ Herald) It is believed the offender entered several properties during the 12-hour break-in spree. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General