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Jul 28 2010: A sizzling sell out at Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Staff at Crowne Plaza Queenstown are rolling up their sleeves for another charity sausage sizzle tomorrow (July 29).

Jul 28 2010: Coronet Peak prepares world class slopes for international race teams
The world’s best skiers will enjoy top-class race conditions at Coronet Peak when training starts - thanks to the know-how and can-do of the ski area’s Race and Events crew.

Jul 28 2010: Luxury Queenstown transport operator a finalist in national awards
Queenstown-based luxury transport operator Limousine Services Queenstown is up against stiff national competition as a finalist in a nationwide tourism award.

Jul 27 2010: The Remarks goes retro to celebrate 25 years
It was 25 years ago this month that Queenstown’s second ski area opened to crowds of skiers donning multi coloured one pieces and long, straight skis and this Sunday (August 1) The Remarkables will wind back the years for an eighties-themed party to mark

Jul 26 2010: New touch technology for Queenstown tourists
An innovative Queenstown technology company is leading the way in interactive visitor information guides.

Jul 26 2010: Barluga to host Brazilian music sensation
Wanaka’s trendiest late-night hang-out is to welcome music sensation Fernando Aragones next month for an exclusive evening of smooth acoustics, world-talent and uplifting hits.

Jul 22 2010: The Remarks gears up for a Slopestyle spectacular
New snow has arrived just in time for the first competition of the Tararua Real Iced Coffee (TRIC) Slopestyle Series at The Remarkables this Saturday (July 24).

Jul 21 2010: Give a Family a Break
A sausage sizzle at Crowne Plaza Queenstown every Thursday at 4pm will sell sausages, hot soup and fresh bread in support of a national campaign to raise funds for Salvation Army. All proceeds will go to the Give a Family a Break programme that offers dis

Jul 21 2010: Innovative culture delivers a new experience at Mt Hutt
Innovation and kiwi-ingenuity at Mt Hutt Ski Area has delivered a one-of-a-kind Magic Carpet tunnel for a fun and sheltered ride up its beginner slopes.

Jul 20 2010: Young freestylers to light up the slopes at Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt is gearing up for a mountain of fun this weekend with the first of the Streets Youth Mini Shred competition series, in association with BWM Snow.

Jul 19 2010: Remarks leading the way to accessible slopes
The Remarkables Ski Area is once again making the thrill of the snow available to everybody this season with a series of adaptive open days on the mountain designed for people with physical or mental disabilities.

Jul 16 2010: World’s best skiers are coming to Mt Hutt!
Mt Hutt is gearing up for an adrenalin-filled month as international athletes begin to arrive for the 2010 competition season.

Jul 14 2010: Shredding the way:
Budding young snowboarders get off to a well coached start at Mt Hutt Ski Area today (Wednesday 14 July) in the second of the mountain’s BWMsnow Shredders Camp.

Jul 14 2010: School’s out
It was sun, snow and smiles all round at The Remarkables this week as thousands of people headed to the alpine sun for the mid year holidays.

Jul 14 2010: Blanket Bay says thank you to local residents
One of the world’s finest luxury lodges is once again opening its doors and extending the warmest of welcomes to local people keen to experience an elite luxury hideaway at a special ‘local’ price.