Kamaka Cres wins best street award
Kamaka Cres wins best street award
The winner of this year's Keep Alexandra Clyde Beautiful best street competition is Kamaka Cres.
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Low-maintenance garden recognised
Low-maintenance garden recognised
While John and Barbara Campbell are working on their 6ha organic apple orchard in Earnscleugh, the garden at their Alexandra home ‘‘is doing its own thing''.
Zero Waste awards return
Zero Waste awards return
Selected members of the Queenstown Lakes district community are set to be rewarded for dedicated waste minimisation efforts, with the return of the Zero Waste Awards.
Now, my secret shame is finally out of the bag
Now, my secret shame is finally out of the bag
I am officially plastic bagfree. Well almost.
Support for mental illness
Support for mental illness
Displays have been in place this week outside Wanaka, Alexandra and Cromwell supermarkets drawing attention to the role of national organisation Supporting Families as part of the nationwide Schizophrenia Awareness Week.
Mountain biker eligible for elite class
Mountain biker eligible for elite class
James Pollard is now eligible to compete in the elite class of downhill mountain biking, after ranking third in New Zealand in the senior men's event.
Inner Wheel deals cash to good causes
Inner Wheel deals cash to good causes
Several Queenstown community groups and organisations have recently received grants from the Queenstown Inner Wheel Club.
Active educator has plan
Active educator has plan
Sport Central's new community educator Jill O'Brien is aiming ‘‘to increase the level of physical activity in the Central Otago region''.
Combined service of 188 years honoured
Combined service of 188 years honoured
A luncheon marking the 25th anniversary of the Alexandra and districts branch of the Red Cross was a momentous occasion of another sort for 14 of its members.
Wanaka youngster makes big splash
Wanaka youngster makes big splash
Big feet play a big part in Matt Henderson's swimming prowess, the Wanaka youngster says.
Clyde drawcard for cyclemotor rally
Clyde drawcard for cyclemotor rally
A cyclemotor rally held for the first time in Clyde during the weekend is likely to be held there again in the future.
Carver pursues perfect detail in his birds
Carver pursues perfect detail in his birds
Luke Anthony is fascinated with birds but there was little time to put his creativity into practice while working in the Nelson Museum and the Canterbury Museum.
Meticulous landscapes in demand
Meticulous landscapes in demand
Maurice Middleditch carefully makes his way through the stack of paintings leaning against the wall, each one assigned to an upcoming exhibition.
Seagull power to the fore
Seagull power to the fore
The sun blazed down on Lake Hayes last Saturday as dozens of boating enthusiasts navigated a course in their Seagull outboard motor-powered dinghies.
Little trampers take to the Skyline
Little trampers take to the Skyline
Armed with packed lunches, drink bottles, sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure, pupils from Queenstown Primary School headed off on their annual pilgrimage up the Skyline earlier this week.
Childcare centres in demand
Childcare centres in demand
Despite having only opened at the start of the year, Upper Clutha's newest early childhood education centres already need new staff, as rolls have grown rapidly.