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Springs the venue to mark Wetland Day
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Springs the venue to mark Wetland Day
World Wetland Day is right around the corner and this year’s celebration will take place at Wanaka’s Bullock Creek Hatchery Springs.
Excavator causes four-hour outage
Excavator causes four-hour outage
An excavator was the cause of an unplanned outage which left over 100 Central Otago Aurora Energy customers without power earlier this week.
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Chance for public to explore reserve
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Chance for public to explore reserve
The public has a chance to join a guided tour of a southern conservation group’s showpiece reserve tomorrow.
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Increasing rates of contamination in recycling across the Southland region has prompted action from councils, with yellow-bin inspections being implemented soon.
Alleged dealer in custody
Alleged dealer in custody
A Tapanui man will remain in custody after appearing in the Queenstown District Court on multiple drugs charges on Thursday.
Upgrade brought forward
Upgrade brought forward
Queenstown Lakes District Council intends to begin work on a $6.3 million upgrade of Luggate’s drinking water scheme three years earlier than expected.
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Weather is cold comfort for some
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Weather is cold comfort for some
Many people have been complaining about the cool summer.
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Mayor takes sentenced sign smasher to task
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Mayor takes sentenced sign smasher to task
A man who went on a road-sign smashing "rampage'’ the length of the Grey district, causing almost $20k in damage, has been taken to task by Mayor Tania Gibson in court.
Art gallery acquisition a lifelong dream
Art gallery acquisition a lifelong dream
Gallery 33 has a new owner who also happens to be the woman behind Wānaka’s Stirling Sports.
New preschool off to a strong start
New preschool off to a strong start
Wānaka’s newest preschool opened its doors at the beginning of this week with a growing number of enrolments.
Podcast to inform potential migrants
Podcast to inform potential migrants
Wānaka's Brazilian community is preparing potential immigrants back home for what awaits them when they get to New Zealand.
Wanaka ‘gem’ to host World Wetland Day
Wanaka ‘gem’ to host World Wetland Day
World Wetland Day is right around the corner and this year’s celebration will take place at Wānaka’s Bullock Creek Hatchery Springs.
Anglers following the rules
Anglers following the rules
Anglers across the region have been exceptional in complying with fishing regulations this summer, Otago Fish & Game (OFG) says.
Council to start upgrade to Luggate water scheme
Council to start upgrade to Luggate water scheme
Queenstown Lakes District Council intends to begin work on an upgrade of Luggate’s drinking water scheme this year, three years earlier than expected.
Connection to water explored
Connection to water explored
Wānaka woman Sammy Burke’s latest creative project, Hydra, was two years in the making.
Bowling tournament ‘highlight of our year’
Bowling tournament ‘highlight of our year’
Wānaka’s annual men’s classic bowling tournament was a big success last week.
Happy paddlers take on Clutha Classic
Happy paddlers take on Clutha Classic
Multisporters preparing for next month’s Coast to Coast got a chance to test their paddling form last Sunday during the 50km Clutha Classic kayak race, while other athletes just enjoyed a big day...
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Gull droppings raise a stink
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Gull droppings raise a stink
Seagulls and their excrement continue to plague central Oamaru.
Camaraderie key at camp
Camaraderie key at camp
A shared love of music brought more than 70 musicians from across New Zealand to Oamaru last week.
Upbringing credited for advocacy
Upbringing credited for advocacy
Formative experiences in the Oamaru upbringing of Barry de Geest have driven him to be a voice for others.