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Mountain Scene is Queenstown’s longest running, most read and most loved newspaper. One of New Zealand’s most awarded community newspapers for its strong journalism content and creative tailor-made advertising solutions.

The local’s first choice for news and information. The weekly read Queenstowner’s love to hate but look forward to every Thursday. Mountain Scene tackles local issues head on dominating the Queenstown media battle ground.

Queenstown’s a fun and exciting place to visit and live. Rich with history, culture, adrenalin and excitement – New Zealand’s adventure playground. Mountain Scene covers it all blow by blow across the various multi-media platforms commonly used today. Print, online, mobile, and social media are all part of the offering.

Local news, reviews, public opinion, scandal & gossip, entertainment and gigs, jobs, adventure activities, shops & services and much more.

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Hard-hitting content

  • Voyager Community Newspaper of the Year runner-up 2020
  • Voyager Community Newspaper of the Year runner-up 2019
  • NZCNA Community Newspaper of the Year runner-up 2019
  • Voyager Community Newspaper of the Year winner 2018
  • NZCNA Community Newspaper of the Year runner-up 2018
  • NZCNA Community Newspaper of the Year runner-up 2017
  • NZCNA Best Advertising Feature or Supplement runner-up 2017
  • NZCNA Best Front Page & Best Headline winner 2016
  • NZCNA Best Advertising Feature or Supplement runner-up 2016
  • Canon Best Community Newspaper winner 2015
  • NZCNA Overall Best Newspaper 2015
  • NZCNA Best All-Round Newspaper – 15,000+ copies 2015
  • NZCNA Runner-up Best Advertising Feature/Supplement 2015
  • NZCNA Newspaper of the Year 2009 and 2012
  • Exclusive News Policy

Judge’s comments

“A brassy, in-your-face tabloid with a free spirit that is unusual in the New Zealand community newspaper landscape.”

“The little newspaper that roars retains its spot as one of the country’s leading community titles, known in its patch – and abroad – for its quality story-telling and feisty approach to holding power to account. It remains nosy, edgy, irreverent, and highly readable. Its readers are well served.

“The Mountain Scene is a lively scrapper. It holds the authorities to account and provides entertaining reading.’’

Most critical mass

• 16,500 copies in circulation
• Delivered to Wakatipu Basin and street boxes in CBD, Arrowtown, Wanaka, Cromwell and Alexandra

Locals’ first choice

“Choosing my advertising medium was a huge decision. I chose Mountain Scene because of its reputation, look and engagement with the local community. I get a huge amount of support and advice, their knowledge of the market means their advice is specific – invaluable for someone new to the area. Carefully constructed and well designed adverts are effective in increasing my brand awareness. People don’t always need an osteopath, but when they do they’ll know who to call. It is great for driving word of mouth referrals. I look forward to a long and happy working relationship with the paper.” –  Michelle, Queenstown Treatment Providers

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