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Efforts are being made to diversify Queenstown's economy post Covid-19. (First published July 9, 2020) The new council-driven campaign was about shining the spotlight on exciting initiatives outside of tourism and making it easier for people to base their business in the district, Fifield said. There were some challenges including the district having a small economy, being a long way from market and the high cost of land and housing, but the area had significant lifestyle benefits, she said. A new website, Home for Healthier Business, featured information and data on demographics, schools...

Supplied A map showing the planned 500km continuous trail network from Queenstown to Dunedin, estimated in 2018 to cost $26.3 million. Nash said its opening signalled the next chapter in the economic development of the Cromwell Gorge after 160 years of pounamu trails, goldmining, sheepfarming, orchards, hydro electricity and wine. “The foresight of people like [trust patron] Sir Eion Edgar and many others means that not only does the community have a fantastic new infrastructural asset to draw visitors to the region, but locals get to enjoy the recreational benefits as well.” Centra...

Govt gives millions to Queenstown cycleway project 6 May, 2021 11:04 PM 3 minutes to read Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says work on new and upgraded cycle trails in Queenstown, Arrowtown and Central Otago is moving up a gear. Photo / ODT Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says work on new and upgraded cycle trails in Queenstown, Arrowtown and Central Otago is moving up a gear. Photo / ODT Otago Daily Times Tourism Minister Stuart Nash is in Arrowtown today to announce millions in Government funding for a major $20.773 million cycleway project. Nash said work on new and upgraded cycle trails in Quee...