Parts of region move to restricted fire season
Parts of region move to restricted fire season
Fire and Emergency New Zealand changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in parts of Otago from 8am on Thursday until further notice.
Doors finally close at Tahakopa School
Doors finally close at Tahakopa School
Tahakopa School has closed its doors for good.
$540k boost for community hub
$540k boost for community hub
Residents of the Manuherikia and Ida valleys have been given a significant boost — $540,000 in funding has been granted by the Otago Community Trust to help build a new Manuherikia Valley Community...
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Puketapu reserve status in debate
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Puketapu reserve status in debate
Efforts to return public access to a 52ha reserve on an East Otago landmark are heating up.
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Rotary book records century of service
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Rotary book records century of service
A book to celebrate the 100-year anniversary and "remarkable achievement" of the Rotary Club of Oamaru is set to be launched at the club’s centennial celebrations today.
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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.
Blood test costs frustrate locals
Blood test costs frustrate locals
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.
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.