Patronage a ‘new adventure’
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
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Mataura best spot for this time of year
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Mataura best spot for this time of year
To my surprise my thoughts took a philosophical turn recently.
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
The under-construction Network Waitaki Event Centre will open up "vast opportunities" for North Otago, its trustees say.
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Frustration over poor coverage
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Frustration over poor coverage
A view to die for but they would rather have a cellphone connection that works.
Most submissions favour mine
Most submissions favour mine
A proposed mineral sand mine near Lake Mahinapua is dividing the community, with residents expressing concerns the project could ruin what they describe as a sacred...
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
The agricultural potential of North Otago - underpinned by the water available from the Waitaki River - is only in its infancy, an Otago regional councillor says.
Meat works sold after liquidation
Meat works sold after liquidation
A meat works in Gore, previously home to a Japanese Wagyu beef operation which went into liquidation late last year, has been sold.
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Youth centre brings Muslims together to break fast
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Youth centre brings Muslims together to break fast
A local Queenstown group has made it a tradition to give back to the community during the spiritual month of Ramadan, which wrapped up at the beginning of the week.
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
Council puts wastewater results on website
Council puts wastewater results on website
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says it is publishing wastewater testing data on its website so the community has "accurate information".
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Minister bullish on future of tourism industry
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Minister bullish on future of tourism industry
New Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston did not pull any punches in Queenstown yesterday, labelling a tired rhetoric around the attractiveness, or otherwise, of working in the industry...
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Invercargill might not be the sunniest place in the country — but the sun will hopefully soon shine on a new project in the city.
Book explores chapter of NZ fashion history
Book explores chapter of NZ fashion history
Yesterday a group of mostly women gathered in PaperPlus, in Alexandra, eager to get their hands on their own copies of the book which weaves together fashion history and the extraordinary story of...
Blood test costs frustrating residents
Blood test costs frustrating residents
Hamstrung by living in a "rural area", residents of Wānaka are facing a growing frustration as they are forced to pay for blood tests and other services that are typically publicly funded.
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Joint water CCO preferred option
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Joint water CCO preferred option
THE future of Waitaki’s water management will become clearer when the the Waitaki District Council meets today to consider adopting a joint water services council-controlled organisation (CCO) as...
Council staff speeding less: report
Council staff speeding less: report
Staff at a southern council appear to be slowing down on the roads after the organisation made headlines last year for speeding vehicles.
Advice being prepared for ministers on ORC requests
Advice being prepared for ministers on ORC requests
Officials are preparing advice for ministers on how to work around the unintended consequences of blocking Otago’s new plan for water management.
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Coronet Peak replanting project ‘visionary’
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Coronet Peak replanting project ‘visionary’
A "visionary" project to recloak a large swath of Coronet Peak near Arrowtown has begun.
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
One of the most popular events for children in Southland has been placed on hold this year because of rising costs.
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
A fourth youth has been charged with aggravated robbery following an incident in Invercargill last month, police say.