Pyjama breakfast raises $425 for child cancer
Parents, teachers and pupils at Hawea Flat School did not have to worry about having breakfast and getting dressed for school on Tuesday - they just rolled out of bed and came as they were.
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Clyde drawcard for cyclemotor rally
Clyde drawcard for cyclemotor rally
A cyclemotor rally held for the first time in Clyde during the weekend is likely to be held there again in the future.
Wanaka youngster makes big splash
Wanaka youngster makes big splash
Big feet play a big part in Matt Henderson's swimming prowess, the Wanaka youngster says.
Combined service of 188 years honoured
Combined service of 188 years honoured
A luncheon marking the 25th anniversary of the Alexandra and districts branch of the Red Cross was a momentous occasion of another sort for 14 of its members.
Active educator has plan
Active educator has plan
Sport Central's new community educator Jill O'Brien is aiming ‘‘to increase the level of physical activity in the Central Otago region''.
Inner Wheel deals cash to good causes
Inner Wheel deals cash to good causes
Several Queenstown community groups and organisations have recently received grants from the Queenstown Inner Wheel Club.
Mountain biker eligible for elite class
Mountain biker eligible for elite class
James Pollard is now eligible to compete in the elite class of downhill mountain biking, after ranking third in New Zealand in the senior men's event.
Support for mental illness
Support for mental illness
Displays have been in place this week outside Wanaka, Alexandra and Cromwell supermarkets drawing attention to the role of national organisation Supporting Families as part of the nationwide Schizophrenia Awareness Week.
Now, my secret shame is finally out of the bag
Now, my secret shame is finally out of the bag
I am officially plastic bagfree. Well almost.
Zero Waste awards return
Zero Waste awards return
Selected members of the Queenstown Lakes district community are set to be rewarded for dedicated waste minimisation efforts, with the return of the Zero Waste Awards.
Low-maintenance garden recognised
Low-maintenance garden recognised
While John and Barbara Campbell are working on their 6ha organic apple orchard in Earnscleugh, the garden at their Alexandra home ‘‘is doing its own thing''.
Kamaka Cres wins best street award
Kamaka Cres wins best street award
The winner of this year's Keep Alexandra Clyde Beautiful best street competition is Kamaka Cres.
Record numbers at show
Record numbers at show
Wanaka turned on a great couple of warm, sunny days for the 71st annual Upper Clutha A&P Show last weekend.
This people person’s door is always open
This people person’s door is always open
‘‘This land is our land'' could be the refrain which rings out if Australian-born Susie McKeague ever bursts into song.
Variety show makes for a sublime evening
Variety show makes for a sublime evening
Those fortunate enough to attend the Variety Concert in the Alexandra Memorial Theatre on Sunday afternoon were treated to almost three hours of first-class entertainment from performers of all ages.
Hot weather keeps fire ban in force
Hot weather keeps fire ban in force
A prohibited fire season remains in force for Central Otago, which is experiencing unusually high temperatures for March.
Temperatures exceeded 30degC this week throughout the region and Ophir experienced a record high for the month of March.
Bowling club turns 100
Bowling club turns 100
One hundred years of memories will be fondly recalled by those affiliated with the Arrowtown Bowling Club at its centenary celebrations this weekend.
Sir Ed tribute tour offers final farewell
Sir Ed tribute tour offers final farewell
Queenstown people will get an opportunity next week to contribute to a final send-off and lasting memorial to the late Sir Edmund Hillary as part of a New Zealand-wide tribute tour.
Wanaka's newest constable in paradise
Wanaka's newest constable in paradise
Off to ‘‘paradise’’: Constable Bruce McLean is set to bid farewell to the Cromwell police station as he takes up a new position in Wanaka next week.
Wanaka's newest policeman is already certain he is about to move to ‘‘paradise''.
Constable Bruce McLean (39) takes up his position in the resort town next week, boosting the staff count at Wanaka police station to ten fulltime officers.
Const McLean has been in the police force for eleven years, most of which had been spent in Dunedin.