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Mar 9 2010: Hawkshead Medal Scoop
Wines from Hawkshead Vineyard have thrilled owners Denis Marshall & Ulrike Kurenbach with medal winning performances in recent wine shows.

Mar 8 2010: New Zealand First for Queenstown
New Zealand’s first public biodiesel consortium and refuelling facility was launched today (8 March) in Queenstown, a move that’s been welcomed by political, industry and environmental leaders.

Mar 8 2010: Last chance to snap up Early Bird ski deals
Keen skiers and snowboarders have until midnight on Thursday (11 March) to take advantage of the very best season pass deals for New Zealand’s premier ski areas.

Mar 3 2010: NZSki initiative scoops ninth award
Premier New Zealand ski company NZSki Limited has picked up its ninth* award of the summer for its innovative employee development initiative ‘NZSki-U’.

Mar 3 2010: Central Otago red wins gold
The 2008 Mondillo Central Otago Pinot Noir produced by Bendigo-based Mondillo Vineyards has been awarded a gold medal at New Zealand’s oldest, most respected wine competition, the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.

Mar 1 2010: Leading NZ college launches first snowsports business management course in Southern Hemisphere
Leading education institution Queenstown Resort College has launched the first Snowsports Business Management course in the Southern Hemisphere.

Feb 25 2010: New automated system to revolutionise lift pass checks
There will be no frustrating fishing around for passes tucked inside ski gear as skiers and boarders access the lifts at Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables this year. NZSki is introducing a world leading, radio frequency ID system which includes m

Feb 19 2010: Coronet Peak training ground for Winter Olympic Gold Medal winner
Vancouver 2010 Gold Medal downhill skier Lindsey Vonn has a New Zealand connection – the world’s best female downhill skier trains at New Zealand’s premier ski area, Coronet Peak.

Feb 16 2010: New WinterFest event a knockout
Queenstown is getting ready to rumble this June with a new addition to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival programme that’s sure to be a knockout.

Feb 16 2010: Tourist attraction launches Mackenzie mates rates
Mt Cook Mackenzie residents can now enjoy year-round mates rates at one of the South Island’s leading tourist attractions.

Feb 15 2010: Internationally recognised wine and spirit course welcomed at Queenstown Resort College
Leading education institution Queenstown Resort College is broadening its range of courses to offer Wine and Spirit Education Trust Intermediate courses -- the first courses of their kind to be taught in the Otago and Southland regions.

Feb 12 2010: Shotover Country Plan Change Lodged
Following nearly three years’ planning, consultation and community discussions, plans for the Shotover Country Zone have today (Friday Feb 12) been lodged with the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Feb 12 2010: Queenstowners to benefit from Ziptrek Ecotours Locals Day
Ziptrek Ecotours are extending an invitation to all Queenstowners to experience the latest adventure activity to hit town at mates’ rates next Sunday (21st February).

Feb 12 2010: National cycleway success for Mackenzie region
“This is the biggest thing to happen to Mackenzie tourism since The Hermitage was built and a guy called James Mackenzie rustled some sheep!” said a rapt Phil Brownie after hearing the news that the Mackenzie region has been shortlisted for the New Zealan

Feb 11 2010: Early Bird ski season passes on sale
Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to log onto www.nzski.com within the next month to snap up the very best deals for this year’s winter season passes to New Zealand’s premier ski areas.