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Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations

Board chairman Jayden Cromb. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations

Ways to connect with ratepayers and stop misinformation was one of the challenges facing the Vincent Community Board at its meeting this week.

Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal

The pile of bags donated and being prepared to be passed on to women’s refuges in Alexandra and...

Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal

An appeal to gather handbags full of practical items for women escaping domestic violence drew more donations than expected.

Resilience trust dinner returns

Elected representatives of the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago district councils, together...

Resilience trust dinner returns

The Central Otago Resilience Trust’s annual charity dinner is back for a third year and will be hosted in Alexandra for the first time.

Waimate to Radio Hauraki

Waimate-born Manaia Stewart has joined Jeremy Wells on the Radio Hauraki breakfast show. PHOTO: NZME

Waimate to Radio Hauraki

A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.

$100K raised for Alzheimer’s support

St Vianney’s Timaru Trust chairman Dale Walden and Alzheimers South Canterbury manager Rosie...

$100K raised for Alzheimer’s support

A dollar-for-dollar pledge campaign has resulted in $100,000 being raised for Alzheimers South Canterbury.

Riding for the disabled seeking help

Ready to take Ozzy the horse for trot are (from left) Timaru RDA volunteer George Hennessy,...

Riding for the disabled seeking help

A long-running South Canterbury non-profit is looking for more volunteers to help keep it trotting on.

Couple celebrate 70 years of love

Olive and Ron Beard celebrated 70 years of marriage earlier this month. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Couple celebrate 70 years of love

If his mate hadn’t convinced him to go to a dance one night in Brighton, Ron Beard might never have met the woman who has been his wife for 70 years.

Highland pipe band lands 3rd

The South Canterbury Highland Pipe Band picked up third place at the National Pipe Band...

Highland pipe band lands 3rd

The South Canterbury Highland Pipe Band has continued to leave judges blown away after competing at the National Pipe Band Championships earlier this month.

Pink van is saving lives

Getting ready to bring the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Campervan to Timaru are (from left)...

Pink van is saving lives

People in Timaru are being invited to visit Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand’s Pink Campervan for free breast health advice this month.

All-stars Timaru-style

Getting ready to take to the court for the Multi-Agency Basketball Fundraiser this weekend are ...

All-stars Timaru-style

A chat after a night at summer league basketball sparked a few extra matches on the court and has now turned into a fundraiser.

Local Legend: Vicki Galbreath

Local Legend: Vicki Galbreath

This week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Vicki Galbreath.

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New helipad brings healthcare to town

The people who made the helipad happen are (from left) Waikaia Volunteer Fire Brigade...

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New helipad brings healthcare to town

An old, disused concrete tennis court has been transformed into the South’s newest helipad after a nearly two-year community effort.

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Contact to fight wind farm decision

A critically endangered New Zealand long-tailed bat. Photo: supplied

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Contact to fight wind farm decision

Contact Energy is vowing to fight on — even if it means spending another $10 million — to get its rejected wind farm over the line.

Community rallies for firefighters

A petition started by a Queenstown woman to help volunteer firefighters to get the same ACC support as their paid counterparts is gathering national momentum.

Decision on oyster festival licence reserved

The southern food festival has attracted more than 4000 people to the small town for a day of...

Decision on oyster festival licence reserved

Offering beverages in glass containers at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival poses a risk to public safety as they can break or be used as weapons, police say.

Crash victim named

Police have released the name of the woman who died following a crash in Cromwell at the weekend.

American man admits causing fatal Cromwell crash

American man admits causing fatal Cromwell crash

A 60-year-old American tourist has admitted causing a fatal crash which left one person dead and another injured near Cromwell at the weekend.

Doubtful Sound recreated in Minecraft

Doubtful Sound is among the six locations to be downloaded from the Minecraft store as part of a...

Doubtful Sound recreated in Minecraft

The remote fiords of Doubtful Sound have been transformed into the cube-shaped world of Minecraft.

Power cuts the norm, locals say

Central Otago businesses and residents say sporadic power outages have become the norm after more than 11,000 people were left in the dark on Tuesday night.

Second ace for one-armed golfer

Lightning has struck twice for Queenstown golfer Erasmus "Ras" Theron, who picked up his second...

Second ace for one-armed golfer

Many able-bodied golfers never hit a hole-in-one, but a one-armed Queenstown man has just picked up his second.

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