Waitaki River flushed clean of didymo for now
Waitaki River flushed clean of didymo for now
"Absolutely wonderful - it almost makes you cry to see the old river back."
David Bruce
Fines introduced for littering
Fines introduced for littering
Litterbugs in Twizel will now face financial penalties, with the Mackenzie District Council deciding to introduce instant fines for littering.
Teens injured in collision with truck
Teens injured in collision with truck
Two people travelling in a Mazda 626 Sporthatch were taken to Oamaru Hospital yesterday afternoon after the car collided with the back of a truck in Whiterocks Rd.
Sky reserve promoted in Paris
Sky reserve promoted in Paris
The pressure is on to prepare a case for Lake Tekapo to be designated one of the world's first World Heritage starlight reserves.
Bacteria level high in Loch Laird
Bacteria level high in Loch Laird
Swimming was not recommended in the popular Loch Laird, below the Benmore dam, at the weekend because of contamination.
No appeals yet on north bank scheme
No appeals yet on north bank scheme
With only a week to go, no appeals have yet been lodged with the Environment Court against a proposal by Meridian Energy Ltd to build a $900 million power scheme on the lower Waitaki River.
Young people to film submissions
Young people to film submissions
More young people will be involved this year in the Waitaki District Council's long-term council community plan process, at the same time learning new skills.
Opportunity to ride, walkand run at historic estate
Opportunity to ride, walkand run at historic estate
People will have a rare opportunity to walk and cycle the historic Kuriheka Estate, near Maheno, during Waitangi weekend.
Water supply payment plan
Water supply payment plan
Oamaru property owners may be offered the chance to pay their share of a $12 million upgrade of the town's water supply with a lump sum payment.
Assessment after high flows
Assessment after high flows
Flushing the Waitaki River with high flows over two days this week does not appear to have caused any major damage, but Environment Canterbury (ECan) is waiting until the water level falls to make sure.
Rubbish fire ban move irks
Rubbish fire ban move irks
A ban on burning rubbish on residential sections being proposed by the Waitaki District Council has drawn the ire of some ratepayers, who say it will increase the amount of waste going to landfills.
Coming down, flushed with success
Coming down, flushed with success
The Waitaki river started falling at noon yesterday, after 48 hours of a 950cumecs flushing flow that was released by Meridian Energy.
Tourism operators oppose transfer of promotion costs
Tourism operators oppose transfer of promotion costs
Waitaki tourism operators are opposed to paying more towards promoting their industry.
High flows benefit Waitaki
High flows benefit Waitaki
The high flow in the lower Waitaki River will continue for another 24 hours to bring greater benefits for the river.
Crowds turn out to see dam spills
Crowds turn out to see dam spills
Spectacular spills from the Waitaki hydro dams yesterday attracted large numbers of spectators as Meridian Energy released almost 1000cumecs of water into the Waitaki River to drop the level of over-full storage lakes.
Hooked on fishing at Lake Benmore
Hooked on fishing at Lake Benmore
Lake Benmore is the second most-fished lake in New Zealand behind Lake Taupo. David Bruce looks at its phenomenal growth in popularity with anglers.
Gliding: Wilkinson succeeds with world record
Gliding: Wilkinson succeeds with world record
New Year's day was perfect for Jenny Wilkinson, succeeding after at least half a dozen attempts over the past two years in her aim of setting a world gliding record for women.
Support for new tourist attraction
Support for new tourist attraction
A new heritage tourism attraction in Oamaru has the potential to generate up to $2 million a year in revenue and create more than 40 jobs.
River's guardian not lying down
River's guardian not lying down
For seven years, Helen Brookes has been fighting new power schemes on the lower Waitaki River.
Meridian gains approval for tunnel power scheme
Meridian gains approval for tunnel power scheme
Meridian Energy Ltd has been given final approval to take the water it needs from the lower Waitaki River for its proposed $900 million north bank tunnel concept power scheme, but that is certain to be appealed to the Environment Court.