Podcasts about Queenstown

Kurt Capewell returns with fresh yarns — nearly burning down the caravan at polocrosse, loose boys' trips in Bali and Queenstown, meeting Bob Menery in Vegas, and growing up in a house full of dust-ups. He chats life at the Sharks, Panthers, Broncos and Warriors, the travel grind, the biggest pests he's played with, and his new fishing/golf YouTube channel. Plus a shout to Clayton's Organics. Up the Wahs!#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market podcast, host Nick Goodall engages with Loan Market mortgage advisors from various regions, including Queenstown, Tauranga, and Mangawhai. The conversation explores local market insights, property trends, and the impact of foreign buyers on the market. Advisors share their expectations for the summer property market and discuss interest rate trends, providing valuable insights for potential buyers and investors.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Luke and Phil are down in Queenstown doing their quarterly business planning. Here's how it's going. If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Nobody knows how many feral cats roam New Zealand, but estimates are in the millions and they're a major threat to our native species. They've infiltrated almost every landscape, from coasts, to farms, to National Parks like Fiordland. Plus they're wily and trap-shy, making them a tricky predator to tackle. RNZ's In-Depth reporter Farah Hancock speaks to some people on the front lines of the battle against feral cats. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.In this episode:00:00 – 00:59 Introduction to bonus episode01:00 – 03:24 Background to feral cat problem03:40 – 10:30 Playing ‘poos clues' & trapping cats with hunter Victor Tinsdale10:40 – 15:00 Daniel Cocker on how cats are threatening the dotterels on Rakiura15:20 - 16:20 Farah explains how secondary poisoning works16:30 – 19:42 Objections to 1080 use on Rakiura, and efforts to address these20:18 – 24:08 Brad Windust with cat poo smelling dog Wero24:09 – 24:44 CreditsLearn more:Read the series of articles and see photos on the RNZ Feral webpage.In 2023 OCW spoke to ‘Dotterel Dan' about the plight of the pukunui, and a tagging study aimed at identifying exactly where they nest on Rakiura.In the Catlins, Forest and Bird pest control officer Gavin Whiteis also battling trap-smart feral cats. While in the Wye valley near Queenstown, the Southern Lakes Sanctuary is hoping that new AI tech will help in the battle.Kākāpō were moved fromRakiura because of predation by feral cats. As the numbers of these manu grow, hopes are that achieving Predator Free Rakiura goals, including eradication of feral cats, will allow them to return.Guests:Victor Tindale, hunterDaniel Cocker, Department of Conservation rangerBrad Windust, trapperGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Before the 100th episode of Startup Theatre with Rod Drury, we brought the community together in Queenstown for a live fireside series with founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem builders from across New Zealand.In front of a live audience, we explored what really happens behind the scenes of building companies – from validating an idea and surviving early mistakes, to scaling teams, raising capital, hiring well, and knowing when to step aside as a founder.You'll hear from founders at different stages, SaaS and non-SaaS alike, alongside the people who quietly support the ecosystem every day – investors, advisors, operators, and community leaders.This episode captures the honesty, humour, and reality of startup life, complete with live reactions, tough lessons, and practical insights for anyone building, backing, or thinking about starting a company.Moderated by our own Adrienne Muir & Troy HammondFireside chat panel (Founders):Rob Stirling – ScannableMelissa Jenner – ACTVOHeidi Farren – Tourism Innovation Group (TIG)Stuart McLean – EverCommerceEcosystem supporters panel:Peter Fullerton-Smith – Mountain ClubAlison Meredith – Startup Queenstown LakesAnand Reddy – PwC New ZealandKimberley Gilmour – Sprinklr NZProudly supported by PwC, long-standing champions of New Zealand's tech and startup ecosystem.Want a free discovery session with PwC? Head to

Luke and Phil are down in Queenstown doing their quarterly business planning. Here's how it's going. If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Luke and Phil are down in Queenstown doing their quarterly business planning. Here's how it's going. If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Three big golfing events are coming to New Zealand in consecutive weeks in 2026. The NZ PGA championship in Paraparaumu will happen between the 19 and 22nd of February, followed by the NZ Open in Queenstown between the 26th of February and March 1st. It was announced today that the ISPS Handa Japan-Australasia championship will be getting played in Auckland the following week between the 5th and 8th of March. Jeff Latch, CEO of Golf NZ, joined D'Arcy to discuss what this will mean for golf in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three companies have been fined a total of $345,000 for their part in a landslip that swamped a Queenstown cemetery and forced dozens of nearby residents to evacuate their homes during the region's wettest day in decades. Skyline Enterprises, which owns the gondola, along with contractors Naylor Love Central Otago and Wilsons Contractors, were charged with breaching the Resource Management Act by Queenstown-Lakes District Council. Reporter Adam Burns was at the sentencing and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Las agencias de viajes cerrarán 2025 en un buen estado de forma, con el 80 % esperando igualar o superar la facturación del año anterior, según las previsiones de la Confederación Española de Agencias de Viajes (CEAV). El sector se beneficia de la desestacionalización y la reserva anticipada, y proyecta un 2026 estable, con crecimiento moderado en facturación y actividad.PortAventura World ha generado 17.200 millones de euros en Cataluña en 30 años, con más de 1.800 millones invertidos y un promedio anual de 10.439 empleos, según PwC. El resort concentra la mayor parte de su impacto económico y laboral en Tarragona y aporta más de 4.370 millones de euros en impuestos.La IATA señala que, a finales de octubre, las aerolíneas tenían 1.200 millones de dólares de ingresos retenidos en distintos países, principalmente por ventas de billetes y servicios de carga. El 89 % de estos fondos se concentra en diez países, sobre todo en África y Oriente Medio, aunque se observa una ligera reducción respecto a abril.La provincia de Huesca ha sido reconocida como Mejor Destino de Aventura del Mundo 2025 en los World Travel Awards, superando a destinos como Queenstown o las Azores. El galardón destaca la diversidad del territorio y el trabajo de sus más de 500 empresas de turismo activo, consolidando a Huesca como referente internacional en turismo de aventura.

I'm glad I'm not a volunteer firefighter. Because, if I was, I would be brassed-off that an attempt to get volunteer firefighters the same ACC cover as full-time firefighters has gone nowhere. A petition calling for the change has been rejected by a parliamentary select committee because it doesn't want to set a precedent. The committee is trotting out all the usual platitudes but the fact remains that volunteer firefighters have just had another kick in the guts. A bit of background: Katherine Lamont from the Queenstown volunteer brigade started the petition after another volunteer developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but couldn't get any help because he's a volunteer. That's because volunteer firefighters don't get the same ACC cover and benefits as full-time firefighters. Which means if they suffer from any mental health issues because of their firefighting work, or if they get some kind of gradual injury from their firefighting work, or develop cancer because of their firefighting work, they can forget about any ACC entitlements. Whereas, full-time firefighters get all of that covered. Which is so wrong. Especially when you consider that volunteers make up 86 percent of the front-line Fire and Emergency New Zealand workforce and are often first responders in emergencies. In 2023, volunteer firefighters responded to callouts for 70 percent of all motor vehicle crashes, 71 percent of all medical emergencies and 81 percent of vegetation fires. That's according to Katherine Lamont from the Queenstown brigade who saw how much of a rort this is and started the petition to try and get a better deal for the volunteers. But Parliament's education and workforce committee has said no. Because it doesn't want to set a precedent - because it doesn't think it's practical for all volunteers to get ACC workplace coverage. The committee says: "While we are sympathetic to the petitioner's arguments, we are concerned about the precedent that extending ACC cover to volunteer firefighters might set.” I don't buy that for a minute. Because is the committee saying that, if volunteer firefighters got full ACC cover, then we'd have people doing meals on wheels demanding the same? So that's what the committee says about its reason for rejecting the petition. Then the weasel words start: “We would like to take the opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who volunteer for this important and challenging work." Do me a favour! Heartfelt gratitude would be recognising these people properly. Telling them that, if their “important and challenging work” means one day they find themselves suffering from PTSD, or some other serious injury or cancer because of that "important and challenging work”, then they will be looked after. That would be “heartfelt gratitude”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Vieira is back on The Ride Companion and this time it's a completely different chapter! Roger Vieira & Pivot Factory Racing was one of the best stories to come out of the 2025 season. Last time Roger sat in the studio he was questioning whether a factory ride would ever happen, then just weeks later he found himself in Poland racing a brand new bike with barely any testing and suddenly living the dream he'd chased for over a decade. In this episode we unpack that entire whirlwind year, the real difference between "puzzling" as a privateer and "dialling" as a factory rider, battling imposter syndrome, learning to trust the data and the team, and how mindset plays as big a role as fitness. We also dive into Roger's massive Genova street race win on the Pivot Firebird, why that result meant so much to him and the team and how it helped prove he truly belonged at factory level. To top it all off, Roger reveals he's now secured a two year Pivot Factory Racing deal, quit the day job, and is heading into his first ever proper off-season with Queenstown, California and Supercross trips on the horizon. This is one of those full circle Ride Companion stories that we couldn't be more proud to be a part of it. BORA BORA!!  The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales! Episode Sponsors:- - Hiplok → Head on over to http://hiplok.com/trc to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Looking for a new car or van and don't want to deal with dodgy dealers? Check out https://www.cargurus.co.uk - WORX Tools → 15% off the full range with code THERIDECOMPANION: https://uk.worx.com Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb - Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion  - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Worx: Get 15% off with code 'THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code 'RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code 'PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

Two months out from the Winter Olympics Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is proving she'll be one to watch in Italy. The 24-year-old claimed her 20th career World Cup podium today, the second time she'd medalled in Giant Slalom in two days. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

For as long as most of us will be able to remember, the Kiwi dream has meant a 3 or 4 bed home with a deck out the back and just enough grass to need a mower. It's represented putting down roots and starting a family with a sense of security in owning your own place. But after years now of rising house prices and interest rates going up and down quite rapidly, I've been wondering whether our property obsession has changed - and whether it's a temporary change or a permanent one. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our 100th episode of Startup Theatre, we went live in Queenstown for a milestone fireside chat with Rod Drury, founder of Xero.Rod unpacks the behind-the-scenes reality of building a global SaaS company from Wellington: why they IPO'd early, what raising capital actually takes, and how to build teams that can scale without losing pace. We also get into founder PR, working on the business vs in it, what “A-players” really are, and why culture (and proximity) still matters.Then Rod goes beyond Xero and talks about New Zealand's next chapter: digital identity, open banking, “sovereign” infrastructure, and the practical risks of global platforms extracting value from tourism and payments. If you care about startups, high performance, or the future of NZ tech, this one is essential listening.Topics include:Early-stage IPOs, capital strategy, and “raise when you don't need it”Building founder-led urgency and accelerating decision-makingHiring A-players and the real cost of compromiseFounder comms, media strategy, and long-term relationship buildingNZ innovation: digital identity, tourism platforms, and procurementAI's impact on jobs and the “no new hires” mindsetStartup Theatre is produced by Empire Films, and this episode was proudly supported by PwC.

A new partnership deal in the ski industry aims to tap into the booming Chinese market. NZSki and Sunac-BonSki have signed on, giving New Zealand direct access to 13.5 million active skiers in China. NZSki CEO Paul Anderson told Mike Hosking while the New Zealanders and Australians make up the bulk of skiers, they've seen an increasing number of Chinese visitors to ski areas – particularly Queenstown. He says they're no longer the traditional bus tours of groups that came through from China, but high spending free independent travellers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From today until the 4th of December, a conference will be held in Queenstown that will look into pest management and how best to protect native species. The event not only brings experts in the sector from Aotearoa, but will also involve Australian experts as well. Tuesday Wire Host Sara spoke to Dr Sze-Wing Yiu, a Wildlife Ecologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about this week's conference, and what to expect.

The housing market is once again in the driver's seat for the economy, but it's not heading in the direction we're used to. Yes, a recovery is underway. But the brutal truth of 2025 was summed up rather well, I thought, by Sir Bill English in an interview about the current state of play. Basically, this protracted downturn - which for anyone living outside Queenstown or living on dairy farm has felt as drawn out and depressing as a Covid lockdown - has been made worse by the housing market. It's not firing back into life like it usually would at this stage of the cycle. The wealth effect hasn't kicked in. The recovery's taken longer. In the long run, English argues, this is a good thing. Because supply has been coming on, planning laws are being changed, intensification will keep prices low or in some cases, see them fall. Does this make it any easier to stomach? No? Is he right? Probably. If it's happening, this structural shift is going to create headaches for anyone relying on property to boom in order to get rich. Like. um I don't know, Hipkins and Labour. They were out at the weekend, making in rain cash, this time on GP clinics who apparently get bank loans to start practices which are effectively licenses to print money. Like the free GP visits for billionaires and the rest of us, the policy relies on revenue from a capital gains tax. What if those gains don't happen, or the happen but not to the extent they assume they will? What if the gains look more of the sort we've seen over the past few years i.e. nil or losses? Then what? What's that old saying about your mouth writing cheques your ass can't cash? Without those golden-year capital increases, it won't just be the economy feeling their loss, but politicians with big spending agendas also. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I'm joined by Jane, who planned the most beautiful, relaxed celebration split between two stunning coastal spots in Leigh and Omaha. From a mountaintop proposal in Queenstown to a wedding day filled with ocean views, meaningful details, and a relaxed, genuine vibe, Jane shares how she and Tom created a day that felt completely true to them.We chat about:

Book a call for our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/6.1% unemployment, commercial vacancy rates are up, retail sales are down and yet we've got ministers and mayors who are supposed to be fixing this.Luke and Phil break down the reality of whats happening, why Queenstown is buzzing and the city of Auckland that was once a powerhouse, is now deflated.The data is brutal. The problems are obvious. But where are the solutions from the people in charge?If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

We weren't big on dining out when I was growing up. Truth is, we couldn't really afford to. With four kids, a mortgage, and decent cooking skills themselves, my parents didn't really buy food. They bought groceries and the odd few rounds of fish and chips on the beach, but apart from that almost everything we ate was prepared in the kitchen at home. That being said, every now and then there'd be a special occasion. Every now and then we'd make our way into the city and Christchurch's historic Arts Centre, where each of us would line up for a lunchtime treat. Back then, Dimitris served souvlakis from a little caravan, tucked into a little corner next to the old gothic revival buildings. Whenever you'd pass by, there would be a little group of people milling about and waiting for their order to be prepared. On a really busy day, the owner, Dimitris Merentitis, would have someone else working with him as he made his way through the orders. You could choose between single, double, or triple meat. Lamb, chicken, or falafel. The Tames always had the same thing: lamb souvlakis with a token bit of salad, and a hearty drenching of beautiful, garlicky, tzatziki sauce. As you stood there waiting, you'd try and size up the people around you to work out how many orders would have to be completed and checked off before yours would be up. I remember being frustrated when someone would appear from a shop or a stall nearby, having ducked away for a few minutes while their order was prepared. Dammit, I'd think, surely, I'm next. I don't know about you, call me a heathen, but as far as I'm concerned there are few gastronomical combinations quite so glorious as hot meat in hot bread. It's about as simple as it gets, pulled straight off the sizzling grill, wrapped in newsprint and passed into your hungry hands. The bread at Dimitris' souvlakis was always so pillowy and soft. You'd navigate the first few bites with relative dignity, but by the time you got down to the last fistful of souvlaki, there was no room for quaint niceties like plastic cutlery. Everything would be soaking with meat juice and sauce. Heaven is a place on Earth. It's funny how people will always find and celebrate good food. Looking back, I recall the point when we crossed the threshold, in our family. Even though as teenagers our friends were always asking their parents to go to McDonalds or KFC, when each of us had a birthday roll around, we'd ask to go to Dimitris. And it turns out we weren't the only ones. We might have thought it was a family secret, but it was a family secret that was apparently shared by half the people in Canterbury. After years and years and years of serving up how every many million souvlakis, Dimitris has built his operation into a gastronomic institution. From the little stand in the Arts Centre to his Greek restaurant and prominent spot in Riverside Market today, Dimitris is a dining destination that I'd argue now ranks among New Zealand's best-loved spots: Queenstown has Fergburger. Wellington has Fidel's. Christchurch has Dimitris. This weekend, Dimitris celebrates forty years of operations in the Garden City. Forty years. So much of the city has changed in that time. The CBD looks completely different. Entire neighbourhoods have gone. But some things have never changed. Lamb. Bread. Lashings of tzatziki. Dimitris' success is sizzling, mouthwatering proof you can't improve on perfection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hambassadors brought to you by Stark, Che lifts the lid on his surprise wedding - a secret ceremony disguised as a casual party. Some guests arrived late, one turned up straight from the golf course, and others missed the memo entirely. No suits. No first dance. Just speeches, chinos, and a whole lot of love.Elsewhere, Steve confesses to flooding a Queenstown hotel room with a poorly timed bath, we break down insights from a $36k leadership course, and uncover Steve's true introverted nature.There's also fashion tips from the Barkers wardrobe upgrade and a voice note from Sharyn Casey that sparked a deeper chat about discipline and identity.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers and this episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Kia ora e te whānau. We want to invite all who can be upstanding to welcome one R. Croft of Greymouth back for her Tenth appearance on Dirt Church Radio. We are Ruth fans. If there was a RAT for it (Ruth Antigen Test), we'd be positive. Or is that CAT? (Croft Antigen Test?). ANYWAYS. It's been a minute since we've talked to old mate, and after an abortive attempt post UTMB (Thanks, French Internet, you dork), Ali P gets together for a long overdue catch-up with Ruth about the year she's had, and what it was like to finally knock the bastard off. The bastard in question is of course, UTMB. This episode also finds our heroes discussing if they'd volunteer themselves as tribute for a fox hunt (them being the fox), the Queenstown and Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon, and a Greatest Run Ever for the ages.. Excellent Stuff.Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running.--- --- --- Episode Links Ruth Croft Instagram Adidas Terrex Sign up for the DCR AidStation newsletterThe Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

On today's episode of The Agenda, Matt Heath and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss Matt's Queenstown marathon redemption (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then the fellas review the longest and most boring ODI between the Black Caps and the West Indies (08:10), before raking over the coals of the All Blacks' Grand Slam dream ending at Twickers (18:55).Then, ACC Head G Lane has a massive golf announcement, and Davy Davy Dumb has fired shots at the English ahead of the Ashes (29:55).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (44:35)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared updates on the storm damage to Fiordland's Great Walks, a new record average asking house price in Central Otago and Southern Lakes, an arrest over cell tower damage in Wanaka and the solar lights in Queenstown's skies.

The number of Australians visiting here surged over the past year to the second highest number on record. Bookings in tourism hotspots like Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua are picking up ahead of a busy summer. Sudima Hotels chief operation officer Les Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein continues; The number of Australians visiting here surged over the past year to the second highest number on record. Bookings in tourism hotspots like Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua are picking up ahead of a busy summer; A British pub in Greater Manchester has solved what it's called the crime of the century, a quiz team consistently winning through cheating; A Coromandel couple is at their wit's end about how to get a good night's sleep, because of rowdy penguin lodgers who are treating the place like their own.

Our tourism levels are continuing to rise, reaching 88% of pre-Covid numbers. Australian visitors continue to dominate the market, with 1.48 million arrivals in the September quarter – up 12% on last year. The US was the next biggest at 381,000 —up 21,000— while visitors from China remained flat at 246,000. In New Zealand, Queenstown and Christchurch remain the tourist hotspots. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking the numbers show the work they're putting in are delivering some results, but there's still work to do to attract even more international visitors. She says they just have to make sure New Zealand is top of mind for countries that normally choose us – Australia, the US, and Canada all being a big focus. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Querida comunidad hoy venimos para hablar sobre una ciudad de 15.000 habitantes, pero 3 millones de visitantes. En lugar donde se inventó el puenting donde en verano puedes saltar desde un avión donde puedes hacer cualquier tipo de actividad de riesgo, turismo activo, y en invierno, además disfrutar de unas pistas de esquí de primer nivel mundial. Además un lugar donde se han filmado más de 200 películas y series. Un lugar literalmente de película parada imprescindible en cualquier ruta por Nueva Zelanda. Gracias por estar aquí —¡ya superamos los 1,200 episodios y el millón de escuchas! Es pura magia gracias a ti, y me encanta compartirla.✈️ Recuerda, en mi web www.cesarsar.com propongo algunos viajes conmigo a diferentes lugares del mundo. Vámonos!

Some restaurateurs are starry-eyed at the prospect of the prestigious Michelin Guide setting its sights on eateries across the country. For the first time in 125 years the Michelin guide will include restaurants from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown in an inaugural New Zealand edition to be released next year. But not everyone in the industry is fizzing, with one leading chef warning that there is a dark side to the star. Finn Blackwell dishes the details.

New Zealand's culinary world is thrilled the prestigious Michelin Guide is coming to our shores. Queenstown restaurant Amisfield. Its executive chef Vaughan Mabee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The economic benefits of sustainability must be well communicated to rally people and businesses to take action, says Mat Woods, CEO at Destination Queenstown in Aotearoa New Zealand. This approach has helped the city become a leader in electrification. It has been able to rally a community-wide movement toward carbon-zero tourism and experiences that show travellers a glimpse of a tourism future less reliant on fossil fuels. In this episode, we discuss Queenstown's “good ancestor” philosophy, carbon-zero goals, electric innovations travellers can enjoy, and the economic benefits of destination stewardship.In October 2025, Destination Think Collective members and other travel leaders gathered in Queenstown to experience sustainable innovations first-hand. Visit our blog for the five takeaways from that event: https://destinationthink.com/blog/5-green-themes-from-an-energizing-forum-2025-in-queenstown-aotearoa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queenstown is now just 5% shy of pre-COVID levels. Records show that there were 192,000 international arrivals between January and August, up 14% on 2024. Australia continues to dominate the market, making up 40% of all visitors to the region. Chief Executive of Tourism NZ Rene de Monchy told Mike Hosking that, 'the outlook for summer is actually really positive is what we're hearing from operators across the board.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, la Royal Navy britannique fit preuve d'une imagination redoutable pour contrer la menace des sous-marins allemands, les redoutés U-Boote. Parmi les ruses les plus ingénieuses figurent les Q-Ships, ou “navires Q” — des bâtiments civils apparemment inoffensifs, mais en réalité lourdement armés et conçus pour tromper l'ennemi.Une idée née d'une guerre sous-marine sans règlesEn 1915, l'Allemagne déclare la guerre sous-marine à outrance. Ses sous-marins attaquent sans avertissement les navires marchands britanniques, cherchant à affamer le pays en coupant ses lignes d'approvisionnement. Face à cette menace invisible, la marine britannique cherche un moyen d'attirer les U-Boote à la surface — là où ils sont vulnérables.C'est alors qu'émerge l'idée des Q-Ships : des bateaux-leurres déguisés en cargos, chalutiers ou goélettes, qui semblent sans défense mais dissimulent à bord des canons camouflés sous des panneaux de bois ou des bâches. Le “Q” vient probablement de la ville de Queenstown (aujourd'hui Cobh, en Irlande), d'où partirent les premiers bâtiments de ce type.Le stratagème en actionLeur mission reposait sur la ruse et le sang-froid. Lorsqu'un sous-marin repérait ce qu'il croyait être un navire marchand isolé, il remontait à la surface pour l'achever au canon, économisant ainsi ses précieuses torpilles. Le Q-Ship simulait alors la panique : l'équipage “abandonnait” le navire à bord de canots de sauvetage.Mais dès que le sous-marin s'approchait, les panneaux tombaient, les canons apparaissaient, et les marins britanniques ouvraient le feu à bout portant. Plusieurs U-Boote furent ainsi coulés par surprise.Efficacité et controversesEntre 1915 et 1917, les Q-Ships réussirent à détruire ou endommager plus d'une dizaine de sous-marins allemands. Mais leur succès déclina vite : les Allemands apprirent à se méfier et à tirer à distance. De plus, cette stratégie soulevait des débats éthiques : en se déguisant en navires civils, les Britanniques brouillaient la frontière entre combattants et non-combattants, violant en partie les conventions maritimes.Un héritage d'ingéniosité navaleMalgré ces limites, les Q-Ships incarnent l'ingéniosité et le pragmatisme britanniques face à un ennemi redoutable. Le concept fut même réutilisé pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, bien que moins efficacement.Ces navires-pièges demeurent aujourd'hui un symbole de la guerre navale de ruse, où l'intelligence et la tromperie furent parfois aussi décisives que la puissance de feu. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

As desperate job seekers battle for work across the country, Queenstown and Wanaka are bucking the trend. Katie Todd reports.

Jared discusses the new mayor for Queenstown Lakes and debate over agreed lake levels to ensure electricity generation at Hawea.

Freedom camping is a classic Kiwi pastime, but restrictions are getting tighter and tighter. Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted in a new bylaw that will restrict freedom campers to 15 designated areas with a total of 141 carparks. The council says a steady increase in the number of freedom campers visiting Queenstown has forced them to set a bylaw so they can control it. They recieved public submissions when a draft was put forward in June, with the vast majority of respondants saying it was too permissive. So, if you're a regular freedom camper, what do you need to know? Where can you pitch a tent these days? James Imlach is the national manager of property and policy for the NZ Motor Caravan Association and talks to Jesse.

Queenstown Lakes District councillors have hit the brakes on free-for-all freedom camping by agreeing to restrict it to 141 car parks across the region. Councillors this afternoon voted for a new freedom camping bylaw, more than a year after the last one was quashed in the High Court. Katie Todd reports.

Freedom campers in Queenstown will now be restricted to 141 carparks across the district. Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor Quentin Smith spoke to Corin Dann.

Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New Zealanders take control of their own wellbeing; Freedom campers in Queenstown will now be restricted to 141 carparks across the district.

Fears a proposed bylaw to combat freedom camping in the Queenstown Lakes District could be a headache for Kiwis. The new bylaw goes before councillors this week and proposes 15 designated freedom camping sites for the district following a surge in freedom campers. People freedom camping in other areas could face fines of at least $400. New Zealand Motor Caravan Association's James Imlach says there was consultation from the council, but it wasn't done well enough to get a plan that both protects the community and allows law-abiding people to camp in the district without causing harm. He told Mike Hosking it seems to have been a bit of a token gesture, as the proposed bylaw is very similar to what they've been trying to push for a number of years, and it seems like the council's just trying to find a new way to get the same outcome. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are currently 11 cases of measles nationally, with a new case in Northland over the weekend, and an unrelated case in Queenstown. Kerikeri High School principal Mike Clent spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog; The government has announced 18-and-19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 a year will be ineligible for jobseeker benefit, There are currently 11 cases of measles nationally, with a new case in Northland over the weekend, and an unrelated case in Queenstown, and new research has found Kiwi kids are at risk of leaving home without the life skills like cooking needed to thrive.

The region at the heart of a current measles outbreak has seen the biggest slide in child vaccination rates in in the country. The number of Northland children fully immunised at 24 months of age has dropped about four percent to just 62.3 percent in the past three months with the region lagging way behind other areas. That's despite an overall improvement nationwide. Health target data released today shows 82 percent of two-year-olds have had all their vaccinations up from 76.5 percent last year. There's currently four confirmed measles cases in Northland and one unrelated case in Queenstown. Health Minister Simeon Brown says there's a pop up vaccination clinic operating in Northland and the government's partnered with Hauora Maori organisations to raise immunisation rates. Childhood vacinations also dropped in Whanganui, Nelson Marlborough and Canterbury. Maori paediatrician and chairperson of the National Immunisation Taskforce Dr Owen Sinclair spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Queenstown principal believes plans to axe 10 dedicated school buses' will have severe negative impacts on student attendance and could put children in danger travelling to and from school. The Minstry of Education is reviewing 17 routes which ferry almost 700 students to and from school. It says its found only 271 are eligible for Ministry-funded buses. Queenstown Primary says the public buses are already full and simply dont have room for the students if they're forced to switch. Queenstown Primary principal Fiona Cavanagh spoke to Lisa Owen.

Democracy has reached new heights in Queenstown with residents able to cast their local election vote from the ski slopes. Communications Advisor Sarah Hitchings spoke to Alexa Cook.

Today was all about burgers – and we went in hard. GQ dropped their list of the best burgers in the world, with three Aussie contenders making the cut. Naturally, it turned into a full-blown burger-off with the team (and the callers) throwing down their personal faves, from Mary’s in Newtown to Fergburger in Queenstown. Things got messy with talk of truffle aioli, fake meat, Splendour burger runs, and even Albo’s beloved Frango’s. Safe to say, we were starving by the end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowled over by a lack of cricket in Queenstown this summer, a local mum is on a mission to the bring the game back to the town's oval. Queenstown's picturesque John Davies Oval has in past hosted several One Day Internationals. But this summer, it is a cricket drought. Local Emma Chisholm has launched a petition to change that, but there's questions about whether the ground is up to scratch. Emma Chisholm spoke to Lisa Owen.

Ehhh kia ora e te homies! Here's what you missed on the show today: We have made it to Queenstown but we saw no snow and we are off again.. Storme takes on his version of Fames Diary North Shore delivery driver trying to get laid Tegs has folded What is the regrettable tattoo you have gotten Storme drinks Marg's with a straw...ayeee We have your response to your next break up One of us got stopped at airport security The Eczema files Shot for listening, From Eds (or Eric) xoxo