Freeze could lead to maintenance spiralling: expert
Freeze could lead to maintenance spiralling: expert
A potential funding freeze for Invercargill’s heritage buildings could result in spiraling maintenance, an expert has warned.
Electric tram seen as solution to traffic congestion
Electric tram seen as solution to traffic congestion
A public transport expert believes Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion — in Frankton Rd, in particular — can be solved by a modern electric tram carrying up to 200 passengers.
McIntosh reappointed for two years
McIntosh reappointed for two years
Southland District Council chief executive Cameron McIntosh has been reappointed for a further two years.
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
From Beaumont to Hollywood?
Going with the flow
Going with the flow
Muttonbirds (titi) ride the currents near Solander Island.
Rental market tightening up
Rental market tightening up
It is getting harder for renters to find and afford homes in the Wānaka/Hāwea area, with rents having increased by 4% over the past year.
From tomboy to the jewel of Mt Iron
From tomboy to the jewel of Mt Iron
When you throw on your jewellery for lunch, events or work, it is not too often you think of the jeweller behind the tools — unless you have met her.
Love, family, friends lead to citizenship
Love, family, friends lead to citizenship
Dozens of residents in the Queenstown Lakes District have celebrated their citizenship during an emotional but exciting ceremony.
Just step up and dance
Just step up and dance
Young dancers from Wānaka and afar gathered last weekend for a four-day competition at the Lake Wānaka Centre.
Apprentice proves his mettle with planter
Apprentice proves his mettle with planter
Queenstown’s Gareth Bruce, claimed the top spot at the Central Otago heat for the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge on April 12, and will now compete at the national final in June.
Pony club show catered to all levels
Pony club show catered to all levels
The Wānaka-Hāwea Pony Club hosted its first pre-Easter Show at the Hāwea Community Domain.
Public transport feedback wanted
Public transport feedback wanted
The Otago Regional Council is again consulting North Otago residents on public transport.
Rotary launches new ‘place for everyone’
Rotary launches new ‘place for everyone’
"It is a space for everyone."
‘Huge’ for artists to know their work is being bought
‘Huge’ for artists to know their work is being bought
Art lovers were in full force at the North Otago IHC Association art exhibition at The Loan & Merc on Friday.
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
The leadership of Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade is changing.
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
The Waitaki Boys’ High School Anzac Day concert turns 10 this year, 110 years since the start of the Gallipoli campaign of World War 1.
Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
There were two dominant performances in the latest Gravel In Paradise race.
Many entries for memorial golf day
Many entries for memorial golf day
A golf day with special meaning is returning on the Sunday of Anzac weekend.
Southern home for royal car
Southern home for royal car
Gerry Shaw is not one for fuss, nor is he a royalist, but the keen car collector is now the proud owner of a Rolls-Royce used by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Failed Frankton restaurant fined over paua
$18,000 fine for under-sized paua
The owner of a failed Chinese restaurant in Frankton has been fined $18,000 for having under-sized pāua.