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WoolOn win labour of love

Gore designer Andre Johnston has won the supreme award at Central Otago’s WoolOn Creative Fashion Event with a hand-embroidered dress that took hundreds of hours to make.
Power of pen prompts footpath action

A Palmerston woman who was "pretty unhappy with the state of the pavements" in the town wrote letters to her local community board and the Waitaki District Council, outlining her concerns.
Residents' objection to 200 new homes 'struck out'

Queenstown residents fighting a farming family's bid to rezone its land to allow a 200-plus-home housing development are considering appealing against a decision to strike out their official objection.

Hotel hearing would be independent

Hotel hearing would be independent

If an application for a resource consent for a floating hotel in Oamaru Harbour is lodged, an independent commissioner will be appointed to consider the application.
Businesses opposed to ‘bed tax'

More than 70 businesses opposed to ‘bed tax’, says operator

A Queenstown accommodation provider says more than 70 businesses are opposed to a local visitor levy, or bed tax, for the district.
‘Wrong measurement’ — maternity centre may take action

‘Wrong measurement’ — maternity centre may take action

The operators of Lumsden Maternity Centre believe the decision to downgrade the centre was based on an inaccurate comparison of data and are still considering taking legal action to maintain its...

queenstown

Appeal over Queenstown assault

Police will check CCTV footage and are calling for witnesses to an alleged assault in central Queenstown yesterday.

Businesses opposed to ‘bed tax'

More than 70 businesses opposed to ‘bed tax’, says operator

A Queenstown accommodation provider says more than 70 businesses are opposed to a local visitor levy, or bed tax, for the district.
Figure skating champs duo span the generations

Figure skating champs duo span the generations

Sue Hoseit and Matilda Phillips are proof ice skating is a sport for all ages.
No backing off from bed tax

No backing off from bed tax

For at least 44 years there has been a call for a bed tax in the Queenstown Lakes - a call that is getting louder by the day. Tracey Roxburgh talks to Mayor Jim Boult about the issue.

Wanaka

Albert Town campground manager Rudi Sanders says most people living long-term at the campground ...

Long-term campers not seen as problem

There is no problem with people quietly living long-term at the Albert Town campground, councillors and the campground manager say.

All things deer at new museum

All things deer at new museum

A museum dedicated to deer is due to open near Wanaka Airport in a few weeks.
Collection point to close

Collection point to close

The Lake Hawea waste collection point will formally close on August 30, while a kerbside collection service from every house in the township will begin on September 6 and 7.
Aerial drop of 1080 near Luggate put off

Aerial drop of 1080 near Luggate put off

Delays caused by unsettled weather have upset Ospri plans for an aerial drop of 1080 poison on land near Luggate this winter.

Central Otago

Sophie Mathias, of Alexandra, models Gore designer Andre Johnston’s winning garment ‘‘For the Love of Spring’’. The entry won the hand-crafted category and was also the supreme winner. Photo: Janyne Fletcher

WoolOn win labour of love

Gore designer Andre Johnston has won the supreme award at Central Otago’s WoolOn Creative Fashion Event with a hand-embroidered dress that took hundreds of hours to make.

Wider Nait powers criticised by MP

Wider Nait powers criticised by MP

Changes to the National Animal Identification and Tracing (Nait) Act 2012 have been slammed by National Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean.
Minimum flow for Clutha near, but timing unsure

Minimum flow for Clutha near, but timing unsure

A minimum flow for the Clutha River will still be established, but the timeframe of the process is still unknown, Otago Regional Council (ORC) senior policy analyst Lisa Hawkins has confirmed.
Barking mad competition at tavern

Barking mad competition at tavern

Masters and their pooches turned out for the 31st annual Chatto Creek Bark Up at the Chatto Creek Tavern.

South Otago

New philanthropic foundation ‘unashamedly parochial’

An "unashamedly parochial" philanthropic community foundation was launched yesterday in South Otago.

Maternity care review criticised

Maternity care review criticised

The needs of parents in the Upper Clutha region are being ignored by the Southern DHB's maternity services review, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says.
Helping with chemo treatment

Helping with chemo treatment

Experiences as a cancer patient have inspired a Dunedin businesswoman to make a creative donation to Clutha Health First, in Balclutha.
'White gold' back on the menu

'White gold' back on menu

The region's riverbanks have come to life with whitebaiters as the official season for the wriggling delicacy opens.

north otago

The crash closed the highway for a time. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Highway cleared after truck crash, grain spill

State Highway 1 south of Oamaru has fully reopened after a truck that was rear-ended spilled a load of grain near Herbert this morning.

Hotel hearing would be independent

Hotel hearing would be independent

If an application for a resource consent for a floating hotel in Oamaru Harbour is lodged, an independent commissioner will be appointed to consider the application.
Gambling law little changed

Gambling law little changed

The Waitaki District Council says its gambling policies do not require "big changes".
WDC $960K surplus set to change

WDC $960K surplus set to change

The Waitaki District Council has posted a preliminary surplus of $960,000 for the 2017-18 financial year, a figure that will change as confirmation of the council’s true financial position is...

southland

Vandals on spree in Southland town

Police are appealing for information after vandals damaged property in Edendale at the weekend.

Businessman stands by nosebleed-inducing methods

Businessman stands by nosebleed-inducing methods

An Invercargill businessman has claimed his nosebleed-inducing experiments with his deer-velvet supplement were scientific.
‘Wrong measurement’ — maternity centre may take action

‘Wrong measurement’ — maternity centre may take action

The operators of Lumsden Maternity Centre believe the decision to downgrade the centre was based on an inaccurate comparison of data and are still considering taking legal action to maintain its...
Stan surprise stuns southern singer

Stan surprise stuns southern singer

A Southland singer-songwriter was "stunned" to find he would be warming the stage for one of his music idols, Stan Walker, later this year.

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