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Fears of 'zombie' town as Queenstown reaches breaking point

Almost 30% of homes in the district are unoccupied, while workers struggle to find affordable rentals as the market tilts toward wealthy buyers.

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The real cost of living in paradise: the Queenstown housing crisis leaves locals priced out and struggling.

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'Zombie town' fears as Queenstown reaches breaking point

Queenstown's million-dollar dream is turning into a housing nightmare as locals are priced out, homes sit empty, and homelessness grows.

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Fears of 'zombie' town as Queenstown reaches breaking point

The real cost of living in paradise: the Queenstown housing crisis leaves locals priced out and struggling.

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Newsroom broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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