Wind farm decision delayed
Wind farm decision delayed
The decision on whether the Slopedown wind farm, near Wyndham, in Southland, will go ahead has been delayed again, but will definitely be delivered next Tuesday.
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Speed limit laws frustrate council
Speed limit laws frustrate council
It is only 500m of road in the backblocks of Southland — Waikaia to be precise.
Southland mum killed in crash should not have been driving
Southland mum killed in crash should not have been driving
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of not taking medication for epilepsy and then driving after a crash in Riverton killed a young mother.
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Pools closing as lifeguard shortage continues
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Pools closing as lifeguard shortage continues
The inability to get lifeguards in Central Otago is not to do with pay but more about recruitment and training, the Central Otago District Council says.
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
A controversial subdivision in Bannockburn was not a Trojan horse set up to lead to more development, a hearing was told yesterday.
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Mayor baffled why DCC not involved in water group
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Mayor baffled why DCC not involved in water group
As another local body joins a group of councils sharing water services and operations, a southern mayor says "it is beyond him" how the biggest council in the South is not getting involved.
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'Gross abuse': Bannockburn subdivision plan opposed
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'Gross abuse': Bannockburn subdivision plan opposed
A proposed subdivision in Bannockburn would compromise the special character of the settlement and would be a ‘‘gross abuse’’ of council plans and policies, a hearing was told.
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
The Easter Bunny Hunt is no more.
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Runners pull away from bikers
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Runners pull away from bikers
The shoe has won out over the wheel as the popularity of running continues to soar.
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Lake level changes approved
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Lake level changes approved
Proposed changes to lake levels have been approved for Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau, but they fall well short of what power giant Meridian Energy wanted.
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New McDonald’s restaurant taking shape
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New McDonald’s restaurant taking shape
The new McDonald’s restaurant in Green Island should open in the middle of May, and the operator is confident it will be a shot in the arm for the suburb.
Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale
Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale
No time has been wasted in getting a Gore property on the market after its operator went belly-up.
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Niwa, Chinese to explore trench
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Niwa, Chinese to explore trench
The Chinese have arrived and they have brought a submarine.
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Mayor blindsided; landfill nears capacity
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Mayor blindsided; landfill nears capacity
Clutha ratepayers are up for more than $150,000 a month as the district’s landfill runs out of room.
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Centre’s facade to come down after fire
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Centre’s facade to come down after fire
The facade of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre is to be demolished but all is not lost for the town — a movie is set to be shown next month and there is talk of rebuilding.
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
A thumbs down has been recommended to a high-powered request to pause the Gore District Council’s proposed district plan.
Time to take a break from the good earth
Time to take a break from the good earth
There was a fork-in-the-road moment for Danny Burgess.
Green-fingered stalwart selling up
Green-fingered stalwart selling up
Gore vegetable grower Danny Burgess is selling up. He chats with Stephen Hepburn.
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Months before McGregor’s slip work is complete
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Months before McGregor’s slip work is complete
There may be some light at the end of the tunnel in what has become something of a marathon road works job near Shingle Creek.
Trail ride sun brings more than 450 riders
Trail ride sun brings more than 450 riders
The weather played its part, the tracks were in great condition and it made for an all-round good time at the Mandeville trail ride on Saturday.