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Project leaders rapt with level of ‘bat chat’

The volunteers behind a community project to monitor long-tailed bats in Glenorchy plan to use the data to protect the bats’ habitat.
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Seventieth Tour ‘incredible milestone’

Australasian’s longest-running multi-stage cycling race will celebrate its platinum jubilee this year.
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Mural celebrates coast, landscape and community

A new mural in Taieri Mouth reflects an upsurge in community activity for people of all ages in the coastal township, project leaders say.

Frustrated by other council’s data release

Frustrated by other council’s data release

A Southern mayor has expressed disappointment over the ‘‘premature’’ release of amalgamation data by another council in his patch amid a fast-approaching reform deadline.
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Plans to boost Otago town's population to 10,000

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Plans unveiled to boost Otago village's population from 450 to 10,000

A proposal to reduce Kingston’s reliance on Queenstown was launched at a meeting in the village this week.
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District to decide on amalgamation direction

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District to decide on amalgamation direction

A crunch vote looms on where the future of the Waitaki district lies as part of amalgamation.

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Firefighters douse the fire. Photo: Supplied

Battery starts fire at Wānaka transfer station

A fire at Wānaka's transfer station has prompted a warning about the safe disposal of batteries.

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Project leaders rapt with level of ‘bat chat’

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Project leaders rapt with level of ‘bat chat’

The volunteers behind a community project to monitor long-tailed bats in Glenorchy plan to use the data to protect the bats’ habitat.
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Plans to boost Otago town's population to 10,000

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Plans unveiled to boost Otago village's population from 450 to 10,000

A proposal to reduce Kingston’s reliance on Queenstown was launched at a meeting in the village this week.
Luxury travel specialist celebrates its 40th

Luxury travel specialist celebrates its 40th

Luxury inbound travel specialist Southern Crossings recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a two-day Queenstown event showcasing the elevated local experiences they curate for their clients.

Wanaka

ZK-NZC Douglas DC-8 operated the royal flight from Rarotonga to Christchurch on January 30, 1974,...

Wānaka the final resting place for iconic aircraft

The plane that carried Queen Elizabeth II to the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch is being saved from the scrap heap and is coming home.

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Apartments, hotel and two golf courses planned near Wānaka airport

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Apartments, hotel and two golf courses planned near Wānaka airport

A planned resort near Wānaka Airport will boast two 18-hole golf courses, a driving range, a hospitality precinct, hotel and more, a director says.
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Luxon defends GP funding despite push back

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Luxon defends GP funding despite push back

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defended his government’s investment in primary healthcare during a visit to Wānaka yesterday.
Wānaka Arts Society has new award

Wānaka Arts Society has new award

This year, the Wānaka Arts Society is turning its attention to a topic that affects every corner of our community: sustainability and waste minimisation.

Central Otago

Post-election date mooted for Santana mine decision

The deadline for making a decision on Santana's controversial mine is set to be pushed back to December - after this year's election.

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Labour wouldn't revoke Santana consents

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Santana consents would stay: Brooking

Labour would not revoke consents for Santana Minerals’ controversial goldmine despite the environmental impact being ‘‘substantial and perpetual’’, a Dunedin MP says.
Class act from school

Class act from school

Winning a national excellence award was the perfect end to Maniototo Area School principal Melissa Bell’s time at the school.
Fuel stolen in Tarras

Fuel stolen in Tarras

Cromwell Police are looking for information from the public following a fuel theft and burglary at a commercial property in Tarras.

South Otago

Teen sexually assaulted and filmed in car told 'nobody cares'

A South Otago man has been jailed for filming his friends who sexually assaulted a teen in the back of his vehicle.

Mural celebrates coast

Mural celebrates coast

A new mural in Taieri Mouth reflects an upsurge in community activity for people of all ages in the coastal township, project leaders say.
Celebration set to unite cultures

Celebration set to unite cultures

South Otago’s Puaka Matariki Iwikatea festival will celebrate seasonal traditions of togetherness, reflection and looking ahead today.
Local legend

Local legend

Milton teacher and community volunteer Kelly Holden is this week's Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.

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Laws confirmed as NZ First Waitaki candidate

Michael Laws will stand for New Zealand First in the Waitaki electorate in the upcoming election.

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District to decide on amalgamation direction

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District to decide on amalgamation direction

A crunch vote looms on where the future of the Waitaki district lies as part of amalgamation.
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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur

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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur

An Oamaru restaurateur says while the Michelin Guide’s debut in New Zealand is a ‘‘fantastic first step’’ for the country, it is ‘‘disappointing’’ regional restaurants are not eligible to be reviewed.
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Water services plan given go-ahead from DIA

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Water services plan given go-ahead from DIA

The Waitaki District Council’s revised water services delivery plan has been approved, paving the way for services transferring to Southern Waters next year.

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Pair arrested after Invercargill 'ram-raid'

Two youths have been arrested and charged following an early-morning ram-raid in Southland, police say.

Frustrated by other council’s data release

Frustrated by other council’s data release

A Southern mayor has expressed disappointment over the ‘‘premature’’ release of amalgamation data by another council in his patch amid a fast-approaching reform deadline.
Gore couple win nation’s top prize in farm environment awards

Gore couple win nation’s top prize in farm environment awards

Gore farmers Michelle and Tony Roberts have won the top prize in the country for sustainable farming.
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Sharks address abusive behaviour of fans

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Sharks address abusive behaviour of fans

Abusive behaviour that steps ‘‘well over the mark’’ and compromises the safety of fans at Southland Sharks basketball games has prompted the team’s captain to speak out.

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