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It comes after festival-goers complained about pricing and some of the rides on offer.

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The change would only apply to on-licence venues already open on those days.

The Government is asking for proposals from operators keen to do up the historic site.

Capstone will keep its own brand while joining Marsden Group’s wider network.

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New York Times: 'This has divided the entire industry,' a former Noma intern says.

Many once-iconic Garden City bars are now car parks, hotels, or empty lots.

Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.

'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'

David Seymour makes alcohol reform announcement

The major revamp comes as Queenstown visitors exceed pre-Covid levels.

Some say sales of the Easter favourite have helped keep their small businesses afloat.

Crumpet's last day of trading will be March 28.

Owner Mahmoud Alhardan says building a business in Australia is 25-30% cheaper than here.

Eight staff are without work for at least a month while insurance assesses the damage.

Five hotels in a tourism town speak on renovations and what's driving post-Covid growth.

Backed by the Pandey family's CP Group, it will target high-spend US visitors.

The Mount Maunganui brewery has earned national and international beer awards.

'It’s not been the best summer ever ... but on the whole we can’t be unhappy.'

More than a third of respondents experienced negative behaviour from customers.

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.

Buoy cafe must now pay the couple more than $95,000 in lost wages and compensation.

A soon-to-open rooftop bar will be Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop venue.

The deal covers 12 venues and about 200 staff across Queenstown.

Well-known publicans Mary and Chris Danielson have decided to call time after 20 years.

Valentine's Day and SailGP are expected to generate strong bookings and spending.

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