Eureka! Gold explorers return to Bendigo
Eureka! Gold explorers return to Bendigo
Who are the people exploring for gold in the back and beyond of Bendigo? Marjorie Cook visits Santana Minerals’ Central Otago field office to meet the crew.
Marjorie Cook
Council land gained for free
Council land gained for free
The Cromwell Community Board quickly snapped up 1640sq m of land worth $550,000 for nothing yesterday.
QLDC lodges consent to secure Mt Iron deal
QLDC lodges consent to secure Mt Iron deal
Another step has been taken towards sealing the deal on the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s purchase of Mt Iron and Little Mt Iron.
Consent decision for Thiel's luxury lodge delayed by Covid
Consent decision for Thiel's luxury lodge delayed by Covid
A case of Covid will delay a decision on whether US entrepreneur Peter Thiel can build a luxury lodge on the outskirts of Wanaka.
Santana Minerals keen to up Tarras gold search
Santana Minerals keen to up Tarras gold search
Santana Minerals has found the "sweet spot" as it continues to explore for gold near Tarras and has attracted a swag of investor interest that, if approved, could see it begin more aggressive exploratory operations.
DOC declares Young Valley Code Red
DOC declares Young Valley Code Red
Don't go west today. The Department of Conservation has declared a Code Red status for the Young Valley and its catchment due to significant rain.
Lake Onslow development would affect trout
Lake Onslow development would affect trout: Fish and Game
The proposed Lake Onslow hydro-battery development would cause a dramatic reduction in the lake’s trout spawning and nursery habitat, a recent investigation concludes.
Doc declares Young Valley Code Red
Doc declares Young Valley Code Red
Don't go west today.
Code Red declared for Young Valley
Code Red declared for Young Valley
Don’t go west today. Public access to the Young Valley has been closed until further notice and DOC has declared a Code Red status for the catchment, which has received significant rainfall.
Call for consultation on stormwater swales
Call for consultation on stormwater swales
Wanaka water quality advocates want the public to get up to speed with the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s non-notified proposal to create stormwater swales on the Wanaka Showgrounds Reserve.
Tarras drilling finds ‘substantial’ gold
Tarras drilling finds ‘substantial’ gold
Santana Minerals is reporting a "substantial" increase in gold discovered during exploratory drilling at the Rise and Shine deposit near Tarras, a report to the Australian Stock Exchange says.
Icy waters beckon swimmers
Icy waters beckon swimmers
Ice swimming is not a sport for hot heads or the nimble-fingered, and you will need a support crew to dress you afterwards.
Tarras drilling finds ‘substantial’ gold
Tarras drilling finds ‘substantial’ gold
Santana Minerals is reporting a "substantial" increase in gold discovered during exploratory drilling at the Rise and Shine deposit near Tarras, a report to the Australian Stock Exchange says.
Housing trust a ‘dead duck’ - chairman
Housing trust a ‘dead duck’ - chairman
The Central Otago Affordable Housing Trust is a "dead duck" and board members will step down, its "shocked" chairman Glen Christiansen says, after the district council rejected a proposal to give $16m of land to the trust.
QLDC backs plan to repurpose oxidation pond site after criticism
QLDC backs plan to repurpose oxidation pond site after criticism
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says it has legal authority to repurpose Wanaka’s former Ballantyne Rd oxidation ponds for community sport and recreation.
Polar plungers fund community centre
Polar plungers fund community centre
Lake Hawea residents took a cold plunge yesterday for the good of the community, helping raise funds to keep their local community centre running smoothly.
Family stunned: No consent for mansion
Family stunned: No consent for mansion
A family was surprised when permission to build a $20 million mansion overlooking Lake Wanaka was turned down by independent planning commissioners.
Family stunned: No consent for Wanaka mansion
Family stunned: No consent for Wanaka mansion
A Wanaka family was surprised when permission to build its $20 million mansion, overlooking Lake Wanaka, was turned down by independent planning commissioners.
Landscapes not all studied as promised
Landscapes not all studied as promised
Upper Clutha Environmental Society president Julian Haworth is considering legal action in a long-running stoush over rural land subdivision and development rules in the Upper Clutha basin.
Pupils’ art on show as part of trial
Pupils’ art on show as part of trial
Youthful artists from Hawea Flat School will be asserting their identities on the regional art scene next month.