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Completion may be in sight for town’s signs
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Completion may be in sight for town’s signs
It has taken a while — 21 years and counting — but the end is in sight — though it has been in sight before.
Steve Hepburn
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Strong opposition to Lake Dunstan subdivision plan
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Strong opposition to Lake Dunstan subdivision plan
A proposal for a subdivision at the top of Lake Dunstan has been slammed by some heavy hitters.
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Race called off over lack of entries
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Race called off over lack of entries
The revamped Goldrush multi-adventure race in Central Otago — planned for next year — has been canned, with the organiser saying multisport appears to be on its last legs.
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Trail offers challenging new cycling experience
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Trail offers challenging new cycling experience
The newest cycle trail in the South was officially opened on Friday.
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Wind farm decision delayed until next month
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Wind farm decision delayed until next month
A decision on a proposed Southland wind farm has been delayed until next month.
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Power company makes bid to extend wind farm hearing
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Power company makes bid to extend wind farm hearing
Contact Energy is again trying to extend the hearing into its planned wind farm near Wyndham.
Some rural councils struggling to recruit
Some rural councils struggling to recruit
Some rural councils in the South do more than provide a pay packet to get employees on the books. Others, though, believe the peace and quiet actually attracts people to the smaller towns.
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Families stuck after road washed away
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Families stuck after road washed away
The Inch family was going to get away from it all.
Finn family magic
Finn family magic
Neil Finn may qualify for a gold card, but like a fine wine he appears to be getting better with age.
New board chairman elected
New board chairman elected
The United States presidential campaign lasted near-on two years and the two contenders spent more than $US2 billion ($NZ3.3b) on the campaign.
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Plan changes could allay farmer fears
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Plan changes could allay farmer fears
The Gore District Council has made changes to its proposed district plan and says ordinary farmers will be able to go about their business.
Forecast provides hope for farmers
Forecast provides hope for farmers
Hopefully, hopefully — the weather gods have turned.
Some rural councils struggling to recruit
Some rural councils struggling to recruit
Some rural councils in the South do more than provide a pay packet to get employees on the books.
Fireworks ban for parts of Southland
Fireworks ban for parts of Southland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks in a specific part of the Southland district the day after Guy Fawkes.
Council considers limiting pokies
Council considers limiting pokies
A sinking-lid policy may be introduced on the number of poker machines in the Central Otago district, and the new mayor has expressed surprise at the amount of money spent on the machines in the area.
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Not such a bumper season for whitebait
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Not such a bumper season for whitebait
It has been a tale of woe for most whitebaiters this year.
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Contact Energy denied more time
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Contact Energy denied more time
The hearing into a planned Southland wind farm is spiralling away, with Contact Energy seeking more time but being knocked back.
Roles vital to system, Metzler says
Roles vital to system, Metzler says
Gore Health chief executive Karl Metzler says opposition to physician associates in the health workforce was stemming from jealousy and the lack of acknowledgement about the state of the country’s...
Fully electric dairy process wins praise
Fully electric dairy process wins praise
The engineering firm behind New Zealand’s first dairy factory powered by 100% steam-generated renewable electricity has won gold at the national consulting and engineering awards.
Track gets over the hump, becoming 11th Great Walk
Track gets over the hump, becoming 11th Great Walk
The Tuatapere Hump Ridge track is officially a great walk.