Council will not consult
Council will not consult
Despite an outpouring of community opposition, the Queenstown Lakes District Council is sticking to its guns and says it has no obligation to consult the public on its organisational review.
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Board recommends Aspiring toll road investigation
Board recommends Aspiring toll road investigation
An idea long talked about, to charge people to enter Mount Aspiring National Park, gained traction yesterday, when the Wanaka Community Board recommended the proposal be formally investigated.
CEO 'multi-tasking' not disrespectful at meeting
CEO 'multi-tasking' not disrespectful at meeting
Suggestions Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Adam Feeley was being disrespectful by looking at his cellphone while people spoke at a public forum in Wanaka last week have been rejected by the council.
Billboard artists brighten surrounds
Billboard artists brighten surrounds
The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour will be launched on the Wanaka lakefront this morning, alongside a series of billboard paintings which have captured the public's interest as they took shape during the past few days.
A conversation with hats guru Lindsay Kennett
A conversation with hats guru Lindsay Kennett
ODT Fashion contributor Jane Pike let celebrity milliner Lindsay Kennet slip through her fingers at iD Dunedin Fashion Week. But she wasn't going to let that happen again.
Rugby: Key reasons the Highlanders lost
Rugby: Key reasons the Highlanders lost
ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire looks at the reasons for the Highlanders' loss to the Brumbies in Dunedin on Friday night.
Player ratings - Highlanders v Brumbies
Player ratings - Highlanders v Brumbies
ODT rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders on their performance after the 30-19 loss to the Brumbies in Dunedin.
Rugby: Who's been good value for the Highlanders - and who hasn't
Rugby: Who's been good value for the Highlanders - and who hasn't
ODT Online rugby correspondent Jeff Cheshire casts an eye over the Highlanders and looks at which players are proving good value this season - and which ones are not.
Struggling with the Highlanders
Struggling with the Highlanders
It has been well documented over the past few weeks that the Highlanders seem to be in trouble. They have now lost six in a row and head into Friday night's match against the Brumbies down on confidence and troops.
Mum feels forced to leave children
Mum feels forced to leave children
A Wanaka woman facing deportation from New Zealand without her three children, despite still being legally married to a New Zealander, says she has exhausted every avenue in her bid to stay in the country.
Player ratings - Highlanders v Blues
Player ratings - Highlanders v Blues
ODT Online rugby commentator Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders after their 29-18 loss to the Blues in Auckland last night.
Toddlers critical after rescue from burning car
Toddlers critical after rescue from burning car
Two young children remain in a critical condition in hospital today after being badly burnt in a car fire in Gisborne.
Making a meal of alcohol licensing ruins rugby watch
Making a meal of alcohol licensing ruins rugby watch
''Hey, Jim. How would you like an all-expenses-paid Easter break at Te Anau?''
Rugby: Factors influencing Super 15 results
Rugby: Factors influencing Super 15 results
After the latest round of Super 15 matches, ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire looks at factors that are having an influence on the outcome of games.
Last Peninsula view critical
Last Peninsula view critical
The jury - rather the Dunedin City Council hearings committee - is still out on the proposed waterfront hotel and apartment block, a significant matter for the city's urban design, with several heritage and aesthetic issues at stake.
Player ratings - Highlanders v Reds
Player ratings - Highlanders v Reds
ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders on their performance after they lost 34-33 to the Reds in Dunedin last night.
Super 15: Five things we learned this weekend
Super 15: Five things we learned this weekend
ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire looks at five things we learned from the latest round of the Super 15.
Player ratings: Highlanders v Chiefs
Player ratings: Highlanders v Chiefs
ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders on their performance after they lost 19-7 to the Chiefs last night.
Player ratings: Highlanders v Hurricanes
Player ratings: Highlanders v Hurricanes
ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders on their performance after they lost 23-19 to the Hurricanes last night.
Highlanders got the Blues
Highlanders got the Blues
Brad Thorn and Kade Poki celebrate a try against the Cheetahs - but moments to celebrate have been rare this season. (Teaukura Moetaua/Getty Images)
Are the Highlanders going to be this season's version of the 2012 Blues?