Steve Hepburn

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Claim of steep prices for tourists rejected

View over Queenstown, with the Kelvin Peninsula and Kelvin Heights in the centre background....

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Claim of steep prices for tourists rejected

Accusations of steep prices for tourists have been hosed down by operators in the South, statistics showing most bed rates in Queenstown are actually lower than pre-Covid times.

Farm looking into solar power sector

LeoLabs’ Kiwi Space Radar in Naseby. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Farm looking into solar power sector

Sleepy Maniototo — nothing moves too fast.

‘Always wanted to get back here’: artist returns home

Artist Nic Dempster works on one of his creations in his Flag Swamp studio. PHOTOS: STEVE HEPBURN

‘Always wanted to get back here’: artist returns home

Things have come full circle for artist Nic Dempster.

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Departing CEO lifts lid on abuse

Comments about councils have gone too far, departing Central Otago District Council chief...

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Departing CEO lifts lid on abuse

Being told her resignation was the second-best day in the life of an anonymous emailer was just a taste of the abuse councils are now constantly facing, a departing council chief executive says.

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Council to consider governance review

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Council to consider governance review

A journey which has been set to restore confidence in the leadership of the Gore District Council should only take a couple of months to complete.

Rental accommodation difficult to come by

Signs advertise houses for sale in East Otago but few are available to rent. PHOTO: STEVE HEPBURN

Rental accommodation difficult to come by

Queenstown and East Otago appear to have little in common.

Extra bus for East Otago pupils

A large crowd of school children gather at Dunedin’s bus hub to get on the No 1 bus to Palmerston...

Extra bus for East Otago pupils

There will be an extra bus to take school pupils into Dunedin and back from East Otago — starting on the first day of the second term.

Farm looking to expand into solar power sector

Sleepy Maniototo — nothing moves too fast. Big sky country with plenty of land and not too many people.

Flax too big for home

Flax is becoming too large on the roadside, so a new home is being sought.

Accusations just ‘rumours’, Gore camp operator says

Gore Motor Camp's operator has rejected accusations it has an unsafe environment and been taken over by gangs, saying he runs a safe camp and people in Gore have nothing better to do than just create rumours.

Gore mayor and council boss in standoff

The relationship between Gore Mayor Ben Bell (left) and Gore council chief executive Steve Parry...

Gore mayor and council boss in standoff

Gore Mayor Ben Bell and Gore District Council chief executive Steve Parry have had a breakdown in their relationship.

$450K carpark upgrade approved

The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony car park is to be upgraded, but it will be costly.

Council could come to rescue

The Network Waitaki Event Centre project costs have ballooned from $24 million to $31 million....

Council could come to rescue

Soaring construction costs have led to the Waitaki District Council considering increasing its contribution to Oamaru’s new event centre.

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Council urged to reduce rates rise further

Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Council urged to reduce rates rise further

The Waitaki District Council has brought its rates increase down to single figures but has been urged to do more.

Field of sunflowers proves a drawcard

In a field of sunflowers last month are the McSkimming family (from left) Flynn (5), Robert, Anna...

Field of sunflowers proves a drawcard

Patearoa has looked extra sunny this summer.

Giving second life to old mountain bikes

New invention gives second life to old mountain bikes

He has built equipment that nearly every child in the South would have jumped on, swung on or slid down.

Giving second life to old mountain bikes

New invention gives second life to old mountain bikes

He has built equipment that nearly every child in the South would have jumped on, swung on or slid down.

Patearoa dog trials begin

Wendy Dalziel and dog Hills look uphill for sheep.

Patearoa dog trials begin

The Patearoa Collie Club started its dog trials yesterday and all the main titles will be decided today.

Funds up 30% for Oamaru Hospital

Funds up 30% for Oamaru Hospital

The future of the Oamaru Hospital has been secured — bringing expected pay parity for its staff — with a funding boost of more than 30% for the company which runs the hospital.

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New types of apricot hit market

Roxburgh orchardist Simon Donaldson with the Nzsummer2 apricots for sale at the Otago Farmers...

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New types of apricot hit market

They are big, colourful and boy do they taste nice.

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