Another false start for workers’ accommodation project
Another false start for workers’ accommodation project
You could call it Queenstown’s go-slow project — even though it was originally fast-tracked.
Reality hits Wellington over Queenstown growth
Reality hits Wellington over Queenstown growth
Statistics New Zealand is finally listening.
Local SAR branch land new award from national body
Local SAR branch land new award from national body
Wānaka Search and Rescue (SAR) has received national recognition for training videos it made for its members.
‘Impactful projects’ given share of trust’s $380k funding pool
‘Impactful projects’ given share of trust’s $380k funding pool
A charitable trust has announced a number of associations and community organisations who have received their share of a $379,770 funding pool.
Stormwater solution for Rockabilly
Stormwater solution for Rockabilly
The community now has to pay for stormwater issues at a problematic gully in Wānaka, the community board chairman says.
Trust on track with wellbeing of community
Trust on track with wellbeing of community
A new ‘‘intentionally rough’’ public track is under construction at Hawea.
Applications to open for region’s Eco Fund
Applications to open for region’s Eco Fund
Otago's contestable fund for environmental projects across the region will soon be open for applications.
Harvest festival a ‘celebration’
Harvest festival a ‘celebration’
Wao Wānaka has announced the return of the harvest festival this weekend.
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
The Palmerston Garage Sale Extravaganza is back for a second year.
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
The Five Forks Foothills Trail Ride has again proved to be a roaring success.
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
To be or not to be, that is the question posed to Waitaki Boys’ and Girls’ High School students last week.
Female artists centred on women’s day
Female artists centred on women’s day
North Otago art leaders were part of International Women’s Day celebrations at the Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards held at Rokowhiria Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum last week.
Friendly Bay family day turns on fun
Friendly Bay family day turns on fun
Sun, sand and slushies— the annual Friendly Bay Family Fun Day last weekend was a success .
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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback
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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback
The fast-track expert panel overseeing a massive mining proposal in Central Otago has approached several environmental groups for feedback.
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All go for air show: organiser
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All go for air show: organiser
Warbirds over Wānaka is all go — no matter the state of the world and the rocketing price of aviation fuel.
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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters
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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters
A panel has been appointed for a Southland fish farm development but it is heading into uncharted waters.
Club prepares for nationals
Club prepares for nationals
Chris Robinson has been hard at work ahead of this weekend’s National Finals Rodeo in Waikouaiti — but his family history with the sport goes back decades.
Luxury SUV used in Invercargill ram raid
Ram raiders use luxury SUV for Invercargill tobacco heist
Ram raiders made off with a "large amount" of tobacco and cigarettes after using a luxury SUV to smash through the front doors of an Invercargill supermarket.
Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance
Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance
An unforgettable encounter at a South Otago railway station in 1953 marked the start of a long romance for a couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
Some anglers are concerned lower fish numbers in the Mataura River, one of the world’s finest for brown trout, might be related to the levels of gravel in the river.