About Queenstown Times

Nestled in the shadows of The Remarkables mountain range and lapped by the magnificent Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown has been described as the jewel in the crown" of New Zealand tourism and the adventure capital of the world. High praise, and justifiably so.

Thrill-seekers, tourists, skiers and those just wanting to kick back have been seduced by the year-round charms of the resort, while entrepreneurs and developers have also been quick to join the new gold rush.

The Otago Daily Times, proudly the oldest continuous daily newspaper in New Zealand, has been recording the events and the activities of the people who have shaped this remarkable area since 1861. Yes, we have been around for a while. Indeed, our branch office, situated in the heart of downtown Queenstown, is a vital link in our regional coverage.

Now we will deliver Queenstown readers and advertisers the best of both worlds with the launch of Queenstown Times, a tabloid newspaper, free with the Otago Daily Times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Queenstown will, at last, have its own newspaper, dedicated to bringing readers in the Wakatipu basin a daily diet of news, features, business, comment and background analysis of all the big stories and issues.

But, most importantly, this is your newspaper, it's your Times, and we want to hear about your likes, gripes and dislikes. Let's have a conversation in your Times. It will be an ideal forum.