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Bishop outlines housing, RMA plans
People have been stopping Chris Bishop in the street to tell him councils are out of control, a meeting heard yesterday.
ICC apparently investigating letter
ICC apparently investigating letter
The Invercargill City Council seems to have appointed an independent investigator to deal with the allegations of a mysterious letter received by councillors.
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
A proposal to build a replica Chinese settlement in Old Cromwell is closer to becoming reality after more than 30 years of work.
Shotover whistleblower unrepentant
Shotover whistleblower unrepentant
Maverick Queenstown Lakes councillor Niki Gladding says she has no regrets about blowing the whistle on the council’s plans to directly discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
George St in running for urban design award
George St in running for urban design award
The revamp of George St in Dunedin is one of 31 projects shortlisted for the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.
Woman charged with murder of Waimate man
Woman charged with murder of Waimate man
A fourth person, a woman, has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Light plane crashes near Lake Hāwea
Light plane crashes near Lake Hāwea
Emergency services are on the way after a light plane crashed in the Lake Hāwea area this afternoon.
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
When council staff went to seize Craig Phillip Duell’s dog, they knew there may be trouble.
Public invited to quake prep event
Public invited to quake prep event
Omarama residents are encouraged to attend an essential event next Thursday, as the South Island braces for a 75% chance of a major earthquake originating from the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.
Great South given $350k, hopes to attract more visitors
Great South given $350k, hopes to attract more visitors
Great South regional development agency has received a $350,000 boost to its marketing coffers after a successful bid securing funding from the Regional Tourism Boost fund.
Council allows businesses to open on Easter Sunday
Council allows businesses to open 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.
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Oamaru has been gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.
LTP consultation delayed after ‘accounting issue’ found
LTP consultation delayed after ‘accounting issue’ found
Long term plan consultation has again been delayed in Central Otago after a "technical accounting issue" was found by auditors.
Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length
Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length
A local historian is among those advocating for the long-term future of a remote village situated precariously within an Invercargill reserve.
Rates rise to be from 9.9% to 24%
Rates rise to be from 9.9% to 24%
The Gore District Council has baulked at a proposed 24% rates increase, after a 21% rise last year, but will be getting further into debt to help keep the increase to single figures.
Fish & Game warn council that Shotover is protected
Fish & Game warn council that Shotover is protected
Fish & Game Otago is highlighting the fact the Shotover River is protected under a water conservation order and it will be watching closely to ensure water quality and amenity values are...
One in serious condition after altercation
One in serious condition after altercation
Police and Hato Hone St John attend the scene of an altercation on Oamaru-Alma Rd, State Highway 1, south of Oamaru, yesterday.
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Willow leaves obstacle to success
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Willow leaves obstacle to success
Rivers and streams have been up and down a little over the last week, but not enough to be too disruptive to fishing.
Fat Duck wins supreme gastropub award
Fat Duck wins supreme gastropub award
Being forced to close restaurant doors during the pandemic has paid dividends for Te Anau’s Fat Duck gastropub.
No accountability for mother’s lack of care, family says
No accountability for mother’s lack of care, family says
A Southland woman says no-one has been held accountable for for the lack of care her mother received in an Invercargill rest-home after going through an investigation of more than three years.