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Bylaw allows businesses to trade on Easter Sunday

A view of the Peninsula Bay subdivision looking back towards the Wanaka township. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Bylaw allows businesses to trade on Easter Sunday

Visitors, locals and business owners can roll on this Easter, as the Queenstown Lakes District Council has adopted a policy that permits all shops in the district to open on Easter Sunday.

Third river surveyed in drift-diving study

Otago Fish & Game officers Ben Sowry (left) and Mason Court prepare to drift-dive the Upper...

Third river surveyed in drift-diving study

Otago Fish & Game has wrapped up its drift-diving programme helping to monitor fish populations in high-country fisheries for the 2024-25 season.

Fighting fast fashion in designer style

Local designers showcase their sustainable designs at the Wastebusters' Refashion show at the...

Fighting fast fashion in designer style

The Wastebusters Refashion show was a big success, attracting a full house at the Lake Wānaka Centre last week.

Ben Hurley returns to town, bringing the laughs with him

Comedian Ben Hurley is coming to Wānaka. PHOTO: KATE LITTLE

Ben Hurley returns to town, bringing the laughs with him

One of television’s funniest guys Ben Hurley will be hosting laughs in Wānaka next month.

Top artists showcase wisdom and talent

Top artists showcase wisdom and talent

To kick off New Zealand Music Month in May, the Lake Wānaka Centre will become a hub of musical creativity, connection and inspiration as part of Yami (young adults in the music industry) weekend.

Tourism indicators ‘strong’

TWL general manager Philippa Agnew. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Tourism indicators ‘strong’

Positive signs in the visitor market are being reflected in a "strong performance" by Tourism Waitaki.

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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings

The Waitaki District Council will formally start deliberations this Monday on public submissions on its proposed long-term plan.

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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag

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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag

Oamaru is gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.

Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought

Te Radar Cookbookery is on at the Oamaru Opera House on March 31. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought

"What on earth were we thinking?"

Awards for all involved

Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli co-owner and creative Annabel Berry displays her Resene Total...

Awards for all involved

Annabel Berry, of Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli, won two Resene Total Colour Awards at an award ceremony as part of Auckland Design Week this month.

Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz

Things are still very dry in inland parts of Waitaki.

Alpine fault roadshow coming

Alpine fault roadshow coming

Preparation will be key with Waitaki facing a 75% chance of a big Alpine Fault quake striking the South in the next 50 years.

Wastewater discharge into Shotover set to begin

Protesters are calling on Queenstown's council to scrap plans to discharge treated sewage into...

Wastewater discharge into Shotover set to begin

The direct discharge of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s Shotover River is expected to start early next week.

Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire

Roxburgh Entertainment Centre was badly damaged by fire on Waitangi Day and eventually torn down....

Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire

The big screen is back in Roxburgh.

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Fears for community with regulation of online gambling

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Fears for community with regulation of online gambling

The looming regulation of online gambling has a Mataura Licensing Trust official concerned with the safety and prosperity of districts around the country.

Community meeting to share info on town hall

The facade of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre is to be demolished. PHOTO: CODC

Community meeting to share info on town hall

A community meeting is to be held to update Roxburgh citizens about what is happening with their town hall.

Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation

Emergency services attend the scene on Oamaru-Alma Rd, SH1, today. Photo: Nic Duff

Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation

A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, after an altercation left a person seriously injured south of Oamaru, police say.

Councillor may be stripped of committee roles

Councillor Niki Gladding may be stripped of her committee roles after blowing the whistle on Queenstown District Council's plan to directly discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.