73-512: Waimataitai is a suburb of Timaru , in the South Canterbury district and Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island . The statistical area of Waimataitai-Maori Hill covers 1.39 km (0.54 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,210 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1,590 people per km. Waimataitai-Maori Hill had a population of 2,043 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 141 people (7.4%) since
146-459: A 'place of shelter'. However, other authorities allege that Timaru originates from a literal translation of the combination of tī , a cabbage tree and maru , meaning 'shady'. Māori waka seem to have employed the site of Timaru as a place to rest on journeys up and down the eastern coastline for many years before the arrival of the first Europeans in the 19th century. The area includes over 500 sites with traces of Māori rock art, particularly in
219-562: A building boom in 2022, Stuff reported that 27% of homes in the Lakes District were unoccupied since their owners preferred to use them as holiday homes or short-term accommodation rather than rentals By November 2022, Radio New Zealand reported that the average home in the Lakes District cost NZ$ 1.7 million while a three-bedroom rental cost a minimum of NZ$ 800 per week and a single bedroom rental NZ$ 500 or more per week. In October 2022, Environment Minister David Parker confirmed that
292-460: A comprehensive range of community sporting facilities designed to international standards for rugby, tennis, yachting, Hardcourt Bike Polo , swimming, netball, motor racing, cricket, golf, hockey, croquet, pistol shooting, trap shooting, bowls and horse racing. Aorangi Park is Timaru's major sporting venue. The Council also operates the CBAY Complex which includes upgrades to the old swimming pool,
365-478: A number of fast food outlets in the area. Waimataitai School is a coeducational primary serving years 1 to 8 with a roll of 513 as of August 2024. The school was established in 1882. Timaru Timaru ( English: / ˈ t ɪ m ə r uː / ; Māori : Te Tihi-o-Maru ) is a port city in the southern Canterbury Region of New Zealand, located 157 km (98 mi) southwest of Christchurch and about 196 km (122 mi) northeast of Dunedin on
438-680: A population of 13,539 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 2,205 people (19.5%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 3,111 people (29.8%) since the 2006 census . There were 4,254 households. There were 7,089 males and 6,447 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.1 males per female, with 1,341 people (9.9%) aged under 15 years, 4,887 (36.1%) aged 15 to 29, 6,264 (46.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,041 (7.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 71.2% European/Pākehā, 4.5% Māori, 1.2% Pacific peoples, 17.8% Asian, and 10.5% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). The proportion of people born overseas
511-1015: A restaurant and gym. Timaru is also home to the Timaru International Motor Raceway , which is one of only 4 permanent sealed motor racing circuits in the South island. Horse races are held at the Phar Lap Raceway. Timaru's main football ground is Sir Basil Arthur Park. It has four senior pitches and six junior pitches. Football is also played at The Caledonian Grounds, Anzac Square, West End Park, Aorangi Park and Marchwiel Park. Clubs include West End AFC , Northern Hearts , Timaru City , Timaru Thistle and Pleasant Point . Timaru has many golf clubs and well-maintained golf courses, including: and in close proximity to these: Timaru has New Zealand's largest Inline speed skating teams, South Canterbury, which has national records in several disciplines. The club has held many national tournaments over
584-564: A total population of 50,100. Caroline Bay beach is a popular recreational area located close to Timaru's main centre, just to the north of the substantial port facilities. Beyond Caroline Bay, the industrial suburb of Washdyke is at a major junction with State Highway 8 , the main route into the Mackenzie Country . This provides a road link to Pleasant Point , Fairlie , Twizel , Lake Tekapo , Aoraki / Mount Cook and Queenstown . Timaru has been built on rolling hills created from
657-544: Is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island . It is the seat and largest town in the Queenstown-Lakes District . The town located on the northwestern edge of Lake Wakatipu , a long, thin, Z-shaped lake formed by glacial processes, and has views of nearby mountains such as The Remarkables , Cecil Peak , Walter Peak and just above the town, Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill . Queenstown
730-497: Is a 13 percent chance that the lake will reach this level, and a 75 percent chance of at least one event that exceeds this level in a 10 year period. Queenstown is described by Statistics New Zealand as a medium urban area with an area of 86.61 km (33.44 sq mi). It had an urban population of 27,700 (June 2024), making it the 24th-largest urban area in New Zealand. In 2016, Queenstown overtook Oamaru to become
803-463: Is a major centre for snow sports in New Zealand, with four main mountain ski fields: Cardrona Alpine Resort , Coronet Peak , The Remarkables and Treble Cone . Cross country skiing is also available at the Waiorau Snow Farm , near Cardrona village. A heritage steamship, the twin screw coal fired steamer TSS Earnslaw operates on Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown lies close to the centre of
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#1733093633848876-549: Is an agricultural service town and port for the South Canterbury regional economy. Timaru is one of the major cargo ports of the South Island, with a number of light manufacturing plants associated with the export and import trade. Many of these producers are concerned with processing, packing, and distributing meat, dairy and other agricultural produce. Timaru is the second largest fishing port in New Zealand. Allan Hubbard
949-475: Is concentrated around the Stafford Street area. In addition there are a number of local shopping malls distributed around the city, with extensive car parking facilities. The South Canterbury Museum is the main museum for the region, containing exhibits relating to physical geography and the environment, fossil remains, Māori rock art, the early settlement of the district, local maritime history, scrimshaw ,
1022-420: Is evenly distributed throughout the year, with a very small proportion of it falling as snow. The Timaru urban area is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a medium urban area. It covers 33.98 km (13.12 sq mi) and incorporates sixteen statistical areas. It had an estimated population of 29,600 as of June 2024, with a population density of 871 people per km . Timaru had a population of 27,498 at
1095-953: Is home to the annual Summer Carnival that takes place over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. To the south of the city centre are the Timaru Botanic Gardens , first laid out in 1864, with a notable collection of roses and native tree ferns. To the west is the Centennial Park Reserve, opened in 1940, that includes a tranquil 3.5 km walkway following the wooded valley of the Otipua Creek. The DB Mainland Brewery in Sheffield Street offers tours and tasting sessions. The Caroline Bay Carnival, featuring live performances, games, and side shows, takes place from Boxing Day through to mid-January at Caroline Bay Park. Aoraki Tourism
1168-474: Is known for its tourism businesses, especially adventure and ski tourism. Tāhuna , the te reo name for Queenstown, means 'shallow bay'. There are various apocryphal accounts of how Queenstown gained its name, of which the following appears to be the most likely: When William Rees first arrived in the area and built his homestead, the area was known as The Station although miners soon referred to it as The Camp from 1860 to 1862. The miners, and especially
1241-542: Is no permanent snow cover during the year. As with the rest of Central Otago , Queenstown lies within the rain shadow of the Southern Alps , but being closer to the west coast the town is more susceptible to rain-bearing fronts than nearby Cromwell , Wānaka and Alexandra . The hottest recorded temperature in Queenstown is 35.2 °C (95 °F) and the coldest is −8.4 °C (17 °F), while for Queenstown Airport
1314-571: Is situated on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, the third largest lake by surface area in New Zealand. The town is located close to the lake's northeastern bend, at which point a small arm, the Frankton Arm , joins the lake with its principal outflow, the Kawarau River . The centre of the town is on the north shore at the point where the Frankton Arm links with the main body of the lake, but also extends to
1387-551: Is the hapu for Aoraki/Timaru District. Their marae is located just outside Temuka. European settlement began with the construction of a whaling station in 1839 by the Weller brothers of Otago at Patiti Point, close to the present town centre. A supply ship, The Caroline , provided the name for a local bay. Later a sheep station, known as The Levels , was set up on land obtained by the Rhodes brothers, and run by George Rhodes . One of
1460-661: Is the largest winter pride event in the Southern Hemisphere. Jane Campion 's six-part drama mystery Top of the Lake was shot during 2012 for pay TV release in 2013. The lakes of the Wakatipu appear ominous, and the Southern Alps spectacular. The main location is Moke Lake and scenes were shot on Lower Beach Street and Coronation Drive, and at a supermarket and bottle store on Shotover Street. In 2010, Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model , was, in part filmed in Queenstown and
1533-488: Is the local daily newspaper for the district and has been published since the mid nineteenth century. Papers are printed in Ashburton and then distributed throughout the Otago and South Canterbury region. The Herald is owned by Stuff (formerly Fairfax New Zealand ). The High Country Herald , also published by Stuff, has a circulation of 43,000 copies. Queenstown, New Zealand Queenstown ( Māori : Tāhuna )
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#17330936338481606-500: Is the official tourism body for the whole Timaru District. The Theatre Royal at 118 Stafford Street was home of much of Timaru's live entertainment up to 2019, however it is currently closed for renovations. The South Canterbury Drama League hosts shows at the Playhouse. The Timaru District Library has branches situated in Timaru, Temuka and Geraldine. The first Reading Room was opened in
1679-601: The 2013 census , and an increase of 156 people (8.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 912 households, comprising 969 males and 1,071 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female. The median age was 45.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 318 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 342 (16.7%) aged 15 to 29, 903 (44.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 480 (23.5%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 88.7% European/ Pākehā , 9.0% Māori , 2.1% Pasifika , 6.3% Asian , and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
1752-623: The 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 1,236 people (4.7%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 1,380 people (5.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 11,502 households, comprising 13,368 males and 14,133 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.95 males per female, with 4,758 people (17.3%) aged under 15 years, 4,893 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 11,709 (42.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 6,147 (22.4%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 89.2% European/ Pākehā , 9.3% Māori , 2.4% Pasifika , 5.2% Asian , and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
1825-471: The 2023 general election , Southland is represented by Joseph Mooney ( National ) and Te Tai Tonga is represented by Tākuta Ferris ( Te Pāti Māori ). Tourism is a large component of the Queenstown economy, particularly outdoor and adventure tourism activities including skiing and snowboarding , jet boating , whitewater rafting , bungy jumping , mountain biking , skateboarding , tramping , paragliding , sky diving and fly fishing . Queenstown
1898-654: The Mataura River in September 1853. Evidence of stake nets, baskets for catching eels, spears and ashes indicated the Glenorchy area was visited by Māori. It is likely Ngāi Tahu Māori visited Queenstown en route to collect Pounamu (greenstone). A settlement called Te Kirikiri Pa was occupied by the tribe of Kāti Māmoe which was situated where the Queenstown Gardens are today, but by the time European migrants arrived in
1971-638: The South Island Main Trunk Railway runs through Timaru and is a significant freight corridor. Passenger rail services were discontinued after the cancellation of the Southerner in February 2002. Between 1949 and 1970, Timaru was serviced by the South Island Limited , one of the former New Zealand Railways Department 's most prestigious trains. Richard Pearse Airport is to the north of
2044-573: The 1860s this settlement was no longer being used. European explorers William Gilbert Rees and Nicholas von Tunzelmann were the first non-Māori to settle the area. Rees established a high country farm in the location of Queenstown's current town centre in 1860, but the discovery of gold in the Arrow River in 1862 encouraged Rees to convert his wool shed into a hotel named the Queen's Arms, now known as Eichardt's . Many Queenstown streets bear names from
2117-476: The E P Seally natural history collection, and information about Richard Pearse , a local inventor and his attempts at manned flight in the first years of the 20th century. The Aigantighe (a Scots Gaelic word pronounced "egg and tie") Art Gallery in Wai-iti Road is the South Island's third largest art museum. It holds a collection of New Zealand, Pacific, Asian and European art works from the sixteenth century to
2190-650: The Irish, had taken an interest in the ceremony held for a town called Cobh in Ireland (then part of the United Kingdom) which was renamed Queenstown in honour of Queen Victoria in 1850. There was then a public meeting to name the township on the lake in January 1863 (probably the weekend of the 3rd and 4th) in which the town was officially given the name of Queenstown in reference to Ireland's Queenstown . By 9–10 January 1863,
2263-486: The Kiwi Park wildlife sanctuary, and Paradise is a nearby rural location known for its paradise duck population ( Tadorna variegata ). The Queenstown Trail and Skippers Road are popular walking, running, and mountain-biking tracks. Queenstown has many festivals. Examples include the ten-day Bike Festival held in January, Winter Festival (June), Jazz Festival (October), and Winter Pride (August–September) which
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2336-643: The Lake Wakatipu basin one of only three areas in New Zealand where shops may open on Good Friday (the other two are Picton and Paihia ). Queenstown lies in the Queenstown-Lakes District territorial authority . It is also part of the Otago region , administered by the Otago Regional Council . For the New Zealand Parliament , Queenstown is covered by one general electorate , Southland , and one Maori electorate , Te Tai Tonga . As of
2409-533: The New Zealand Government had fast-tracked the Te Pūtahi project at Lake Hayes Estate to build 748 more homes, a public transport area, and a possible school. By early 2023, Stuff, Radio New Zealand, and The New Zealand Herald reported that a shortage of rental housing had forced many workers and businesspeople to sleep in cars, couches, tents, visitor hostels, and others to leave the town. In addition,
2482-616: The Queenstown area is expensive due to factors such as the town being a tourist destination, its lack of land and its desirability to foreigners and investors. Queenstown is rated the least affordable place in New Zealand to buy a property, overtaking Auckland at the start of 2017. In December 2016 the average house price in the Queenstown area rose to $ 1 million NZD . Between 2016 and 2019, average rents in Queenstown rose progressively; reaching 10.8% in 2016, 16% in 2017, and 7.4% in 2018, and 9.6% in 2019. 2018 census data showed 27 percent of Queenstown homes were marked as unoccupied. During
2555-536: The School House, Barnard Street in 1862. It was open daily from 5.00pm – 10.00pm and on Saturdays 10.00am – 8.00pm. English and Colonial Newspapers were provided and a selection of Library Books for the use by members. In 1870 the Mechanics Institute was created by an addition on an existing building and aimed to provide a Library, Reading Room and News Room. Timaru Public Library was officially opened in 1909 on
2628-587: The Shotover River – a major tributary. There is also a narrow gorge that restricts flow in the Kawarau river. As a consequence, Queenstown has been flooded several times since its establishment, and there is an on-going risk of flooding in low-lying areas. As the lake level rises, backflow through the town's stormwater system leads to flooding in some Queenstown streets when the lake level reaches 311.3 m. This has occurred around 20 times since 1878. In any one year, there
2701-512: The areas of: Arrowtown , Closeburn , Dalefield, Gibbston , Jack's Point , Hanley's Farm , Hayes Creek , Lake Hayes Estate , Shotover Country and Quail Rise . Because of its relatively moderate altitude (310 metres) and high mountain surroundings, Queenstown has an oceanic climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfb ). Summer has long warm days with temperatures that can reach 30 °C while winters are cold with temperatures often in single digits with frequent snowfall , although there
2774-767: The chartered accountant and philanthropist established the failed finance company South Canterbury Finance and accounting firm Hubbard Churcher in Timaru and lived locally until his death in a car accident on 2 September 2011. In late September 2024, the Alliance Group proposed closing down its Smithfield meatworks plant, which would affect about 600 jobs. Following consultation, the Alliance Group confirmed in mid-October 2024 that it would close down its Smithfield meat processing plant in December 2024, citing declining sheep processing numbers caused by land-use changes. Retailing
2847-453: The earliest settlers was Captain Henry Cain , who set up a store in 1857 on behalf of Henry Le Cren of Lyttelton , and Le Cren himself moved to Timaru in the following year. Few lived in Timaru until 1859 when the ship SS Strathallan arrived from England, carrying a party of 120 immigrants . Persistent land disputes arose between the Rhodes brothers and local government officials with
2920-529: The early 2020s, Queenstown experienced a decline in rental housing. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the online auction platform Trade Me reported a 49% decline in rental listings across the Queenstown-Lakes District . Similarly, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) reported that the number of rental houses in the District had dropped by 100 between November 2021 and November 2022. Despite
2993-585: The eastern Pacific coast of the South Island . The Timaru urban area is home to 29,600 people, and is the largest urban area in South Canterbury , and the third-largest in the Canterbury Region overall, after Christchurch and Rolleston . The town is the seat of the Timaru District , which includes the surrounding rural area and the towns of Geraldine , Pleasant Point and Temuka , which combined have
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3066-790: The form of wooden colonial style bungalows set in individual sections of land. Sacred Heart Basilica was opened in 1911. Timaru is situated along the Pacific Ocean coast. Much of the hinterland is farmland. To the north and northeast are the Canterbury Plains . Timaru has a relatively dry temperate climate similar to that of neighbouring Ashburton and Christchurch , classified as oceanic climate (Cfb) by Köppen-Geiger climate classification system . Temperatures are warm in summer and mild in winter, with Timaru's extreme maximum temperature being 41.3 °C on 6 February 2011 and extreme minimum temperature of −9.1 °C on 3 August 1998. Rain
3139-514: The gold mining era (such as Camp Street) and some historic buildings remain. William's Cottage, the Lake Lodge of Ophir (now Artbay Gallery), Queenstown Police Station , and St Peter's Anglican Church lie close together in a designated historic precinct. There was a severe weather event in the South Island in November 1999, bringing torrential rainfall in the catchments of Lake Wakatipu. The level of
3212-465: The hottest is 33.4 °C (92 °F) and the coldest is −12.2 °C (10 °F). Low-lying areas of Queenstown that are close to Lake Wakatipu are at risk of flooding because during heavy rain and snowmelt, the outflows of the lake via the Kawarau River are less than the inflows and the lake level can rise significantly. Further, the outflow down the Kawarau River is impeded by the large delta of
3285-422: The housing shortage had contributed to a worker shortage among local businesses since they had trouble attracting foreign visa workers or those from outside Queenstown. The Herald also reported that some workers in Queenstown were asking local rental agents if they could stay in vacant properties being sold. In late March 2023, 100 people participated in a protest at Queenstown's waterfront to raise awareness of
3358-574: The interior of Te Waipounamu, digging the freshwater lakes of the island. After digging the lakes Hāwea, Wānaka, and Whakatipu Waimāori, he travelled through the Greenstone and Hollyford valleys before finally digging Whakatipu Waitai (Lake McKerrow) . The first non-Māori to see Lake Wakatipu was European Nathanael Chalmers who was guided by Reko, the chief of the Tuturau, over the Waimea Plains and up
3431-422: The lake rose from 310.5 m to 312.77 m, leading to the most severe flooding in the recorded history of Queenstown. Properties in central Queenstown close to the lakeshore were flooded up to 1 m deep, causing major damage. Total insurance claims were around $ 50 million. Properties in Glenorchy and Kingston were also flooded, and the road from Queenstown to Glenorchy was damaged by washouts. Queenstown
3504-432: The lava flows of the extinct Mt Horrible volcano, which last erupted thousands of years ago. The result is that most of the main streets are undulating, a clear contrast with the flat landscape of the Canterbury Plains to the north. This volcanic rock is used for the construction of local " bluestone " buildings. The origin of the name 'Timaru' is disputed. Some believe that it derives from Māori Te Maru , which can mean
3577-509: The major suburb of Frankton at the eastern end of the arm, and across to Kelvin Heights on the Kelvin Peninsula , which forms the Frankton Arm's southern shore. The town is at a relatively low altitude for a ski and snowboarding centre, at 310 metres (1,020 ft) above sea level at the lake shore, but is nestled among mountains, most notably the scenic attraction of The Remarkables , to
3650-445: The present Timaru District Council site. It was a Carnegie library , built with a 3,000 pound grant from Andrew Carnegie of New York – the condition under which the money was given was that the reading rooms should be open to everyone and that the lending Library should be free to ratepayers of the borough. The current library was opened on Sophia Street by the roundabout in 1979. It was designed by Miles, Warren and Mahoney. Timaru has
3723-536: The present day and includes a sculpture garden . The gallery was founded in 1956 and is housed in a homestead built in 1908. Timaru has with a number of open spaces, public gardens and parks. The Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden at Caroline Bay Park is a major feature of the Timaru Piazza development. The parkland of the Bay Area contains a mini golf course, a roller skating rink, a maze and staging for musical events. It
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#17330936338483796-429: The resort town's acute rental housing shortage. The protest was attended by National Party Southland electorate Member of Parliament Joseph Mooney and Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Craig Ferguson. The area’s growth rate is one of the fastest in the country with the population growing 7.1% from 2015 to 2016 in a 12-month period. Most jobs in Queenstown are tourism- or accommodation-related. Employment growth
3869-443: The result that two townships were established in the port area, Government Town and Rhodestown. These eventually merged into a single community in 1868. Given this division, until recently none of the main north-south streets lined up. Stafford Street, which became the main thoroughfare, was formed along the early bullock wagon trail. Following the loss of a number of vessels off the coast, the breakwater design by Engineer John Goodall
3942-556: The rock overhangs and caves of the Opuha and Ōpihi river valleys, to the west of modern-day Timaru. Archaeologists have suggested that Māori iwi (tribes) were permanently settled in the district before 1400 AD. During the 17th or 18th century the resident Ngāti Mamoe were driven southwards into Fiordland by an invasion of the Ngāi Tahu , who came from the North Island. Te Runanga o Arowhenua
4015-576: The same year. Queenstown was also used to film most of the 1988 The Rescue . Queenstown was the base for filming the George Lucas 1988 fantasy film Willow . Filming of the 1981 film Race for the Yankee Zephyr took place in and around Queenstown, the first major motion picture production for the area. A 1989 TV Commercial for the Toyota Hilux starring Barry Crump and Lloyd Scott in which
4088-427: The second-largest urban area in Otago , behind Dunedin . Prior to 2023, the Queenstown urban area as defined by Statistics New Zealand didn't include Lake Hayes or Arthurs Point , which are contiguous with Queenstown but were designated as separate urban areas. Before the 2023 census, the town had a smaller boundary, covering 28.40 km (10.97 sq mi). Using that boundary, the Queenstown urban area had
4161-547: The town was being reported with the name of Queenstown in several reports written by a correspondent in the Otago Witness on 5 and 6 January. The area was discovered and first settled by Māori . Kāi Tahu say that the lake was dug by the Waitaha ancestor, Rākaihautū, with his kō (digging stick) named Tūwhakaroria. After arriving at Whakatū Nelson in the waka Uruao, Rākaihautū divided his crew into two. He led one group through
4234-552: The town's southeast. Below the lake lies the deep Kawarau Gorge , and there are nearby plains suitable for agriculture and viticulture . Queenstown lies close to the heart of the Central Otago wine region . Central Queenstown contains many businesses, apartments and homes but is near many suburbs or large areas of housing: Fernhill , Sunshine Bay , Queenstown Hill , Goldfield Heights , Marina Heights , Kelvin Heights , Arthurs Point and Frankton . Just outside Queenstown are
4307-652: The town. It is equipped to handle light aircraft and short haul domestic flights, with regular services to Wellington The "Timaru Link" bus service runs weekdays and the on demand bus service known as "MyWay" run daily. Timaru's water comes from the Pareora River and Ōpihi River , and is stored in the Claremont Reservoir. Timaru's water is treated with ozone and is chlorinated. Further information: List of schools in Canterbury, New Zealand The Timaru Herald
4380-462: The two drive off the cliff was filmed at nearby Queenstown Hill . The first and last episodes of the fifth season of The Mole were filmed in Queenstown. The 2017 Filipino drama film Northern Lights was shot entirely on location in Queenstown substituting for the setting of Alaska . In 2017 the Korean variety show Running Man shot an episode in Queenstown, where Haha and Yang-Se Chan took
4453-477: The world's southernmost wine region, the Central Otago wine region , which has a growing international reputation for its quality Pinot Noir . The Two Paddocks vineyard is owned by internationally known New Zealand actor Sam Neill , and neighbouring, historic Arrowtown features restaurants and bars. Other tourist activities include Ben Lomond , a nearby mountain with a panoramic outlook on Bob's Peak, and its Skyline Queenstown gondola . Queenstown hosts
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#17330936338484526-453: The year except Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and before 12 noon on Anzac Day (at the time, shops in New Zealand were required to close on Sundays and public holidays). The exemption was extended in 1990 allow shops to open on Easter Sunday. The exemption applies to all shops within a 35-kilometre (22 mi) radius of the intersection of Camp Street and Ballarat Street (the location of the Queenstown post office in 1986), and makes Queenstown and
4599-556: The years and holds the annual tour of Timaru. Timaru is on State Highway 1 (SH1), the main road route down the eastern coast of the South Island. There are regular coach and minibus services to Christchurch , Dunedin , Invercargill , Queenstown and the Mackenzie Country , leaving from outside the Visitor Information Centre, which provides booking facilities and other travel services. The Main South Line section of
4672-472: Was $ 30,800, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 243 people (14.1%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 825 (47.8%) people were employed full-time, 246 (14.3%) were part-time, and 45 (2.6%) were unemployed. Northtown Mall opened at Waimataitai in the 1970s. It was upgraded in 2016, and includes a Pak'nSave supermarket. A number of chain stores have their Timaru branches at Waimataitai, and there are
4745-567: Was 13.8, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 47.8% had no religion, 40.9% were Christian , 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.9% were Hindu , 0.3% were Muslim , 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 2,892 (12.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 5,742 (25.3%) people had no formal qualifications. 2,979 people (13.1%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
4818-467: Was 17.2, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 47.0% had no religion, 41.0% were Christian , 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs , 2.2% were Hindu , 0.1% were Muslim , 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 282 (16.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 423 (24.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
4891-483: Was 58.3%, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 58.5% had no religion, 29.1% were Christian, 2.8% were Hindu, 0.6% were Muslim, 1.7% were Buddhist and 3.4% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 3,234 (26.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 759 (6.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,692 people (13.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
4964-516: Was adopted and work started on the redevelopment of the artificial port in 1877, which eventually caused sand washed south down the Pacific shoreline to build up against the northern mole. This was the beginning of the extensive land reclamation around the Caroline Bay district, an area which is still growing today. Timaru continued to expand during the 20th century, with much of the development taking
5037-529: Was also the highest of any area in New Zealand at 10.3% in the March 2016 year. Queenstown has a tourist-focused shopping area, centred around the Queenstown Mall. The public pedestrian street opened in 1990, and includes Reading Cinemas . O'Connells Shopping Centre also opened in 1990, and is due to undergo an upgrade in 2021. In 1986, Queenstown was granted an exemption to allow shops to open every day of
5110-576: Was as won by Krista White . Raina Hein was runner-up. Queenstown and the surrounding area contain many locations used in the filming of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy . Locations used include Paradise near Glenorchy , at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown became popular in South Asia after the release of Bollywood blockbuster Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai , which was partially shot there. Starring sensational debuts by Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel it
5183-595: Was that 10,791 (47.5%) people were employed full-time, 3,264 (14.4%) were part-time, and 648 (2.8%) were unemployed. The mayor of Timaru District is Nigel Bowen. Timaru is part of the parliamentary electorate of Rangitata , represented by James Meager of the New Zealand National Party . Jo Luxton is a local list MP in the electorate from the New Zealand Labour Party . Timaru District has established four sister city relationships. Timaru
5256-487: Was that 9,165 (75.1%) people were employed full-time, 1,263 (10.4%) were part-time, and 138 (1.1%) were unemployed. The economy of Queenstown is a major contributor to the economy of the Queenstown Lakes District, although the district covers a much wider area than Queenstown, and includes the towns of Wānaka to the north-east, Glenorchy to the north-west and Kingston to the south. Residential housing in
5329-430: Was this film that opened the doors for both tourists and filmmakers from India to New Zealand with Queenstown being the most sought-after destination. Queenstown featured for 17 minutes in I Hate Luv Storys , a 2010 Bollywood romantic comedy. Queenstown and the surrounding areas were also used in the 2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine film. Mee-Shee: The Water Giant was shot in Queenstown in 2005, and released to DVD in
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