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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
A rare bird that is heard more often than seen has made a return to the wetlands of Sandy Point.
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
The Balclutha Community Arts Centre is hosting a special textile art exhibition featuring the work of pre-eminent master weaver Betty Booth, who died last year after a nine-year struggle with cancer.
Celebrating 20 years of support
Celebrating 20 years of support
The Big Latch On celebrated its 20th birthday yesterday.
Moderate injuries after parked vehicle hit in Wānaka
Moderate injuries after parked vehicle hit in Wānaka
One person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a crash in Wānaka.
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
Consultation on the way water services will be delivered in Central Otago will include one option that can not work and two that could.
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
Environment Southland has confirmed the disestablishment of 51 roles as part of a significant restructure affecting nearly a quarter of its workforce.
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status - in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - is "progressing well".
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Dangerous dog classification appealed after alleged attack
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Dangerous dog classification appealed after alleged attack
A Queenstown dog owner has appealed a dangerous dog classification on the grounds he did not see the alleged attack, despite it happening only metres away.
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
Three Central Otago District councillors have been nominated for roles in processing the expected application for fast-track approval for a proposed Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold project.
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
The world geo-political climate has changed — not hugely, but the doomsday clock may have been nudged a split-second or two forward.
March warmer than usual — Niwa
March warmer than usual — Niwa
Long spells of settled conditions at the start of autumn meant few weather records were toppled around the southern regions in March.
Consultation rejected for annual plan
Consultation rejected for annual plan
The Southland District Council has decided there will be no formal consultation on its annual plan for 2025-26.
Feedback opens on SDC water delivery plan
Feedback opens on SDC water delivery plan
The consultation phase for feedback on the Local Water Done Well (LWDW) plan for the Southland District Council has begun.
School marking its 50-year milestone
School marking its 50-year milestone
"Happy birthday to us" was sung by Queenstown Primary School’s 600 pupils in unison yesterday morning to mark the 50 years the school has been at its Robins Rd site.
Mayor rejects union claim over new council building costs
Mayor rejects union claim over new council building costs
Queenstown's mayor is pouring cold water on a NZ Taxpayers’ Union claim the council is planning a "backdoor deal" with Ngāi Tahu Property to build an office building for itself.
What’s in a name, book collector asks
What’s in a name, book collector asks
A Queenstowner has stumbled on a magical discovery.
Landfill overflow solution in sight
Landfill overflow solution in sight
Mt Cooee landfill’s spillover may have been averted.
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
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Mataura best spot for this time of year
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Mataura best spot for this time of year
To my surprise my thoughts took a philosophical turn recently.
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
The under-construction Network Waitaki Event Centre will open up "vast opportunities" for North Otago, its trustees say.