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Trail work to Waihola continues
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Trail work to Waihola continues
A 45km bike trail set to link Lawrence with Waihola is nearing completion.
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Six put hat in by-election ring
Six put hat in by-election ring
Joining the table at the drama-filled Gore District Council has attracted plenty of interest.
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Turbine blade trucked in
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Turbine blade trucked in
Another step has been taken in the construction of the Kaiwera Downs wind farm — though it was a lengthy step.
Highlanders bring back big guns for Rebels match
Highlanders bring back big guns for Rebels match
The Highlanders have brought back some heavy hitters for their must-win game against the Rebels in Dunedin on Saturday.
Balloon injuries prompt new safety recommendation
Hot air balloon injuries prompt new safety recommendation
The Civil Aviation Authority is considering a recommendation made by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission following two hot air balloon hard landings in the South Island in which pilots were ejected from the baskets, causing serious injuries.
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Doubts raised as South gets more CCTV
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Doubts raised as South gets more CCTV
CCTV coming to small towns in Otago does not mean crime has reached all parts of the country.
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Claim of steep prices for tourists rejected
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Claim of steep prices for tourists rejected
Accusations of steep prices for tourists have been hosed down by operators in the South, statistics showing most bed rates in Queenstown are actually lower than pre-Covid times.
Farm looking into solar power sector
Farm looking into solar power sector
Sleepy Maniototo — nothing moves too fast.
‘Always wanted to get back here’: artist returns home
‘Always wanted to get back here’: artist returns home
Things have come full circle for artist Nic Dempster.
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Departing CEO lifts lid on abuse
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Departing CEO lifts lid on abuse
Being told her resignation was the second-best day in the life of an anonymous emailer was just a taste of the abuse councils are now constantly facing, a departing council chief executive says.
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Council to consider governance review
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Council to consider governance review
A journey which has been set to restore confidence in the leadership of the Gore District Council should only take a couple of months to complete.
Rental accommodation difficult to come by
Rental accommodation difficult to come by
Queenstown and East Otago appear to have little in common.
Extra bus for East Otago pupils
Extra bus for East Otago pupils
There will be an extra bus to take school pupils into Dunedin and back from East Otago — starting on the first day of the second term.
Farm looking to expand into solar power sector
Farm looking to expand into solar power sector
Sleepy Maniototo — nothing moves too fast. Big sky country with plenty of land and not too many people.
Flax too big for home
Flax too big for home
Flax is becoming too large on the roadside, so a new home is being sought.
Accusations just ‘rumours’, Gore camp operator says
Accusations just ‘rumours’, Gore camp operator says
Gore Motor Camp's operator has rejected accusations it has an unsafe environment and been taken over by gangs, saying he runs a safe camp and people in Gore have nothing better to do than just create rumours.
Gore mayor and council boss in standoff
Gore mayor and council boss in standoff
Gore Mayor Ben Bell and Gore District Council chief executive Steve Parry have had a breakdown in their relationship.
$450K carpark upgrade approved
$450K carpark upgrade approved
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony car park is to be upgraded, but it will be costly.
Council could come to rescue
Council could come to rescue
Soaring construction costs have led to the Waitaki District Council considering increasing its contribution to Oamaru’s new event centre.
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Council urged to reduce rates rise further
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Council urged to reduce rates rise further
The Waitaki District Council has brought its rates increase down to single figures but has been urged to do more.