A 'reasonably difficult' thorn in Thiel’s Wānaka site
Property

A 'reasonably difficult' thorn in Thiel’s Wānaka site

Whether Peter Thiel's rich lister lodge falls within the 'visual requirements' for an outstanding natural landscape has become the central theme in his battle with the local authority.

Brent Melville 25 May 2022
Are hotel prices 'courageous' or outrageous?
Tourism

Are hotel prices 'courageous' or outrageous?

Tourists can expect to see a jump in their hotel bills on the back of reduced availability, and as the industry scrambles to reinvent itself after a two-year hiatus.

Brent Melville 25 May 2022
Govt invests $30m with coastal shipping 'winners'
Markets

Govt invests $30m with coastal shipping 'winners'

Government investment is seen as the starting point to creating a viable coastal shipping sector.

Brent Melville 25 May 2022
Thiel's luxury lodge not a shore thing
Property

Thiel's luxury lodge not a shore thing

Resource consent hearing moves into its second day today for Peter Thiel's dream Wānaka lodge.  

Brent Melville 24 May 2022