Pump track floated for Milton park
A bicycle pump track has been proposed for Milton’s Moore Park.
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Proposed rates rises ‘still ungodly’, mayor says
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Proposed rates rises ‘still ungodly’, mayor says
Clutha residents face "ungodly" rates hikes this year, as their council wrestles with uncertainty about Three Waters and its successor, Water Done Well.
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Tourist ‘100% sure’ he sighted a moose
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Tourist ‘100% sure’ he sighted a moose
Fiordland's wild moose chase has been reignited by an American vet who is "100% sure" he spied the mysterious creature while tramping.
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Draft 10-year public transport plan ‘quite progressive’
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Draft 10-year public transport plan ‘quite progressive’
Otago's blueprint for public transport remains "quite progressive" despite central government driving in the other direction, a regional councillor says.
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Councillors divided over handling water issues
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Councillors divided over handling water issues
One regional councillor says seeking legislative changes to address gaps in Otago’s water plan is a "terrible solution".
Importance of park emphasised
Importance of park emphasised
The Invercargill public has spoken of the importance of a large park which has sparked recent debate over potential development.
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Meetings focus on my stery letter
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Meetings focus on my stery letter
Invercargill city councillors took part in two extraordinary behind-closed-doors meetings this month to deal with a letter received by them.
Statue off for makeover
Statue off for makeover
After 20 years, Gore’s guitar statue is getting a much-needed facelift and will be back just in time for the country music festival in May.
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Aged care facility inspired by De Hogeweyk
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Aged care facility inspired by De Hogeweyk
A dream which became reality.
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Freedom camping mess ‘inexcusable’
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Freedom camping mess ‘inexcusable’
Queenstown Lakes district councillors were regaled with more freedom camping horror stories at their full meeting yesterday.
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Return of voting booths among proposals
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Return of voting booths among proposals
Voting booths may return for local body elections.
Queenstown Lakes pursues freedom camping crackdown
Queenstown Lakes pursues freedom camping crackdown
A Queenstown local told councillors the streets were becoming "toilets and rubbish pits" as part of a call for the council to crackdown on freedom campers.
New citizen’s affirmation given in te reo
New citizen’s affirmation given in te reo
Twenty people became New Zealanders in the first Central Otago citizenship ceremony of the year, held at the Central Otago District Council Chambers in Alexandra on Friday.
Day on the green for good
Day on the green for good
More than $16,000 was raised at the Bayley’s Cromwell charity golf day and auction held at the Cromwell Golf Club last Friday.
Couture collection in print
Couture collection in print
Central Otago fashionistas and book lovers will be among the first to get their hands on a signed copy of a book about the Eden Hore couture collection.
Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations
Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations
Ways to connect with ratepayers and stop misinformation was one of the challenges facing the Vincent Community Board at its meeting this week.
Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal
Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal
An appeal to gather handbags full of practical items for women escaping domestic violence drew more donations than expected.
Resilience trust dinner returns
Resilience trust dinner returns
The Central Otago Resilience Trust’s annual charity dinner is back for a third year and will be hosted in Alexandra for the first time.
Waimate to Radio Hauraki
Waimate to Radio Hauraki
A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.
$100K raised for Alzheimer’s support
$100K raised for Alzheimer’s support
A dollar-for-dollar pledge campaign has resulted in $100,000 being raised for Alzheimers South Canterbury.