Rural girl grew up with the landscape
Rural girl grew up with the landscape
From her childhood in the Cardrona Valley to farming in Lake Hāwea and Gibbston, the life of Mary May is a personal record of the region’s rural history.
RSA membership surges to third of town
RSA membership surges to third of town
Membership of the now standalone Whataroa RSA has soared to over 70 — almost one-third of the town’s population.
Heat gun sparked golf course blaze
Heat gun sparked golf course blaze
A still-hot heat gun left near a wicker basket caused a fire that badly damaged the Frankton Golf Centre, a Fire and Emergency NZ report says.
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Cicadas out and about as other insects struggle in wind
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Cicadas out and about as other insects struggle in wind
This week I saw one cicada and heard lots of them, but unfortunately it was in the bush walk at Te Papa in Wellington.
Vandalism as WDC ponders road’s fate
Vandalism as WDC ponders road’s fate
Signage in Beach Rd has been vandalised, at a time the Waitaki District Council has to make some ‘‘big, brave decisions’’ about the road’s future.
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BBC host given taste of Oamaru
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BBC host given taste of Oamaru
A BBC crew filming in Oamaru say they were ‘‘charmed by the town’’.
Waitangi Day event ‘successful’
Waitangi Day event ‘successful’
Ana Faau, of Moeraki, plays the guitar as she leads a performance by Te Matahīapo at the Oamaru Opera House on Waitangi Day.
New citizens welcomed
New citizens welcomed
The Waitaki’s newest New Zealand citizens have been welcomed at a ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House at the start of this month.
School opens new adventure space
School opens new adventure space
Five Forks School has officially opened its new adventure space and bike track designed by two former school pupils.
Gallery closing soon as upgrade advances
Gallery closing soon as upgrade advances
Mere weeks remain before Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery is closed to complete its $7million upgrade, the Waitaki District Council says.
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Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural
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Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural
Waikouaiti’s Main Rd has received a fresh artistic boost with the completion of a mural celebrating both local creativity and community pride, Jules Chin reports.
New lizard species discovered
New lizard species discovered
Lizards in Macraes are bucking the trend, after a new report on the conservation status of reptiles shows there are more lizard species than previously thought, and many of them are threatened or...
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
A complaint against a swimming coach is sitting with the Sport Integrity Commission amid allegations of possible ‘‘harmful behaviour’’ experienced by Swimming Southland members.
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
The earth will move in Cromwell if a vintage machinery event gets traction.
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Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project
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Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project
After more than six years of planning, physical work is about to start on Queenstown’s $3billion Lakeview Te Taumata project.
Tourism concessions announced
Tourism concessions announced
Three long-term tourism concessions at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka.
Milford Sound booming as Chinese visitors return
Peak visitors expected at Milford for Chinese New Year
A southern tourism mecca appears poised to set a record for the number of visitors as Chinese New Year approaches.
Travellers warned of delays
Travellers warned of delays
Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow
Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow
With big names in mountain biking being spotted in the Southern Lakes District, local teenagers are aiming to follow in their footsteps and hope more people will consider the sport.
A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown
A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown
Olivia Caldwell finds Arrowtown's Aosta is the perfect little Italian getaway for lunch.