Central apprentice into challenge finals
A Cromwell man has secured victory as Central Otago’s top apprentice in the 16th annual New Zealand certified builders apprentice challenge regional heats.
Evie Sinclair
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‘Mint condition’ Model-T celebrates centenary in style
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‘Mint condition’ Model-T celebrates centenary in style
If Graeme Thompson’s car was a person, it would be eagerly awaiting a letter from the King.
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Procedures now available close to home
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Procedures now available close to home
Upper Clutha and Queenstown residents will now be able to access publicly funded endoscopy procedures closer to home.
Independent members appointed to committee
Independent members appointed to committee
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed three members of the public as independent members of its risk and assurance committee.
Remembering Shrek 22 years later
Remembering Shrek 22 years later
Twenty-two years ago this week, Shrek the sheep was discovered on Bendigo Station after five years on the run.
Planting day focuses on conservation and connection
Planting day focuses on conservation and connection
Love Wānaka’s industry planting day returns on April 23, with the event’s third edition set to be the best yet, the event's organiser says.
Carpentry apprentices to face-off in Central heat
Carpentry apprentices to face-off in Central heat
Carpentry apprentices across the region will be putting their skills to the test in a competition in Wānaka this weekend.
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mountainbikers are gearing up to return to Wānaka’s Mt Iron by the end of the year.
Popular Hawea trail on track for $236K upgrade
Popular Hawea trail on track for $236K upgrade
A 17-year-old bike trail between Albert Town and Hawea is on track for an upgrade.
New manager ‘honoured’ to lead community charity
New manager ‘honoured’ to lead community charity
A new general manager has been appointed at Food For Love.
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
As Leigh Cohen drove past the weed-ridden roundabout at the base of Mt Iron on her daily commute, she had a choice.
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' flight emotional
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' flight emotional
A retired doctor on the verge of losing his vision was almost in tears before taking to the skies above Wānaka for an emotional flight in a fighter jet.
Many changes since first event
Many changes since first event
Evie Sinclair talks to Otago Daily Times photographer Gerard O’Brien who attended the first Warbirds Over Wānaka and shares his experiences — and more importantly, his photographs from the 1988 event.
Input sought on speed limits
Input sought on speed limits
Wānaka residents are being asked for their views on a proposal to lower speed limits in the area.
New MRI service confirmed for September
New MRI service confirmed for September
Wānaka residents will no longer have to travel to Dunedin or Queenstown for MRI scans, following confirmation a local service will start in September.
New-look Rams chase third consecutive title
New-look Rams chase third consecutive title
The Upper Clutha Rams rugby team is gearing up for a tough season in preparation for a defence of their back-to-back titles in the Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition.
Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
An endangered penguin has been spotted outside Puzzling World in Wānaka.
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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure
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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure
Wānaka's flagship airshow is pushing ahead with a financial safety net in place, as organisers move to shield aircraft owners from rising costs amid the fuel crisis.
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
The ‘‘intimate’’ community vibe at Ripe is what keeps people coming back each year, the wine and food festival director says.
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
A new general manager is inbound for Warbirds Over Wānaka.