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Significant restoration to keep school’s treasured memories
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Significant restoration to keep school’s treasured memories
A $2.5 million project to secure the Waitaki Boys’ High School Hall of Memories is well under way.
Roadkill disposal part of maintenance
Roadkill disposal part of maintenance
Central Otago road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.
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Pick your tactics wisely for catching wily trout
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Pick your tactics wisely for catching wily trout
The less than optimal weather earlier in the week has had mixed effects on waters throughout the region.
Conserving history
Conserving history
About 5000 ewes were on the move near Naseby on a glorious autumn day last week, while being drafted by shareholders of the Soldiers Syndicate and helpers.
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Man ‘at a loss’ as to why he bit his 2-month-old child
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Man ‘at a loss’ as to why he bit his 2-month-old child
A man who bit his 2-month old daughter is "at a loss" to explain why he did it, a court has heard.
Wānaka's infrastructure ‘not viable’
Wānaka's infrastructure ‘not viable’
As Wānaka continues to grow, the town’s waste and stormwater infrastructure has become a pressing issue for the council.
Community engagement not sought over creek
Community engagement not sought over creek
Proposed earthworks in Bullock Creek are still in the works and community engagement is a low priority, despite locals demanding more information.
Team $10k off playground goal
Team $10k off playground goal
A school fundraising team have raised almost $80,000 over the past three years, bringing them close to their $90,000 goal.
Apprentice eager to challenge expectations
Apprentice eager to challenge expectations
A Wānaka local is preparing to take on her first Apprentice Challenge, with the goal of inspiring women in construction.
Outstanding acts keep raising the bar
Outstanding acts keep raising the bar
Wānaka’s 11th Festival of Colour has continued to raise the bar for lovers of the arts.
Adventure race a highlight of MAC year
Adventure race a highlight of MAC year
Dozens of students took part in Mount Aspiring College’s annual adventure race championships on Monday.
Dance event returns
Dance event returns
Scores of young dancers from Wānaka and beyond are arriving over the weekend for a four-day competition at the Lake Wānaka Centre.
Authenticity central to beautiful photos
Authenticity central to beautiful photos
Wānaka photographer Teresa Chin has spent a lifetime perfecting what makes her artwork especially hers. The answer is authenticity.
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Lions clubs strong in rural communities, governor says
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Lions clubs strong in rural communities, governor says
Oamaru hosted the Lions 202J District Convention last weekend, attended by 133 representatives from 33 clubs covering as far south as Milton and north to Rakaia.
Primary trio’s poster efforts recognised
Primary trio’s poster efforts recognised
North and East Otago Attendance Service has announced the winners of its poster competition, whose aim was to help primary school pupils realise the importance of attending school.
Oamaru cheesemaker in line for prestigious award
Oamaru cheesemaker in line for prestigious award
An Oamaru cheesemaker with "world-class skills" is a finalist in the prestigious Champion Cheesemaker awards.
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Catholic honoured for 50 years’ service
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Catholic honoured for 50 years’ service
An Oamaru Catholic has been honoured for 50 years of "loyal, faithful and loving" service with the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Model landfill to teach waste management
Model landfill to teach waste management
"Once it’s out of sight it’s not out of mind."
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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka
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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka
Thomas Searle drew the short straw.
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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing
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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing
The Queenstown Lakes District Council needed a legal letter from its airport company to strengthen the case for invoking emergency powers to directly discharge treated wastewater.