Wanaka: Kart noise at issue
Wanaka: Kart noise at issue
Noise experts at day one of an Environment Court hearing for a Wanaka amusement park were quizzed about the impact of go-kart engine noise on the surrounding environment yesterday.
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Court hearing rescheduled
Court hearing rescheduled
Overseas trips, child care, a pending birth and other commitments affecting witnesses' availability in an Environment Court hearing at Wanaka this week were considered by Judge Jon Jackson yesterday after illness prevented the counsel for one of the appellants from attending.
Continuing the winning way
Continuing the winning way
Members of Mount Aspiring College band the Wolfmen were feeling the pressure ahead of the Central Otago Smokefreerockquest regional final at the Lake Wanaka Centre on Saturday night.
Men facing drugs charges after routine police WOF stop
Men facing drugs charges after routine police WOF stop
A routine traffic stop by police in Wanaka at the weekend has led to the arrest of two local men on drugs charges.
Water feature flows after five years
Water feature flows after five years
As the water was turned on for Wanaka's new $50,000 lakefront springs project yesterday afternoon, a small crowd of supporters, volunteers and contractors raised a collective cheer.
It's getting colder, not warmer
It's getting colder, not warmer
Although many scientists are warning of human-promoted climate change, PeterFoster believes otherwise.
Amusement park hearing to begin
Amusement park hearing to begin
Appeals against a controversial amusement park and tourist attraction planned for land opposite Wanaka Airport will be heard by the Environment Court at Wanaka next week.
Rugby: How the Highlanders can improve
Rugby: How the Highlanders can improve
ODT Fan Zone contributor Jeff Cheshire recaps the Highlanders' season and outlines what they must do to improve next year.
Plan for village confirmed
Plan for village confirmed
The developers of a controversial retirement village in Wanaka's Meadowstone subdivision say the project will "absolutely" proceed after gaining Environment Court approval last month, although they have no time frame for construction.
Hearing on reserve due next week
Hearing on reserve due next week
A hearing will be held next week to determine the future of a strip of Albert Town reserve land that has been encroached upon by neighbouring property owners.
'Ted' outlines strategies on building a remarkable team
'Ted' outlines strategies on building a remarkable team
Sir Graham Henry drew plenty of laughs yesterday from delegates at the Local Government New Zealand conference in Queenstown, as he attempted to make a correlation between the All Blacks' success and politics.
Demand for Kentucky bourbon surges
Demand for Kentucky bourbon surges
Bourbon distillers are expanding their production and storage and dispatching sales teams around the world, bullish for a traditionally Southern US liquor gaining popularity worldwide.
Athletics: Preparation pays dividend
Athletics: Preparation pays dividend
Contesting the Otago cross-country championship at Waikouaiti on Saturday was all part of Sam Wreford's master plan of building a base for a fast marathon.
How the Highlanders rated: a fan's view
How the Highlanders rated: a fan's view
Die-hard Highlanders fan Jeff Cheshire rates the performance of players throughout the season.
Athletics: Dunedin team takes on Oregon challenge
Athletics: Dunedin team takes on Oregon challenge
Survival and a podium finish are the goals for a group of Otago middle-distance runners when they compete in the Hood to Coast relay in Oregon next month.
Meeting calls for rezoning
Meeting calls for rezoning
The Hawea Community Association (HCA) wants defined urban boundaries for the Lake Hawea township included in the Queenstown Lakes District Council's district plan review.
Intersection upgrade feedback sought
Intersection upgrade feedback sought
The Wanaka Community Board has asked for public feedback on proposed intersection improvements in the town as part of the Ardmore and Brownston Sts upgrade project.
$1.5m community centre redevelopment under way
$1.5m community centre redevelopment under way
After three years of planning and fundraising, the long-awaited $1.5 million redevelopment of the Lake Hawea Community Centre at Peter Fraser Park is under way.
Calorie labeling could lead to healthier fast food
Calorie labeling could lead to healthier fast food
Will a national requirement for chain restaurants to post calorie counts sound the death knell for bacon cheeseburgers and double chocolate doughnuts in the United States?
Church cool on cathedral plan
Church cool on cathedral plan
The Anglican Church is prepared to consider a proposal to save earthquake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral, but says a core concept of the plan has already been looked at and rejected.