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Issues ahead for incoming council

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Issues ahead for incoming council

Compared with its drama-laden first year, the current Gore District Council, and its mayor Ben Bell, have managed to stay relatively under the radar for the past two years. But they are not out of...

Lady’s back in the water

TSS Earnslaw slips into Frankton Arm at the weekend. PHOTO: STEVEN BROWNLIE

Lady’s back in the water

The TSS Earnslaw is back at Queenstown’s Steamer Wharf as the longest and most substantial survey in her 113-year history continues.

Hazards portal will not stop ‘stupid’ builds: councillor

Hazards portal will not stop ‘stupid’ builds: councillor

West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they are thinking of buying, is at risk from liquefaction — or a host of other damaging events.

Konini school site now up for grabs

The Konini School site in Bluff is ready for new owners. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Konini school site now up for grabs

There is now only faded memories of pupils slipping behind Bluff’s Konini School bike sheds for a sneaky puff or noisily playing bullrush on the field.

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Fossicking not stopped by application

Gemstones found at Gemstone Beach in Southland. PHOTO: FLICKR

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Fossicking not stopped by application

People will be free to fossick at Gemstone Beach in Southland despite a mining permit for much of the beach being applied for.

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Bus cuts loom post MoE visit

The services, which cover seven primary schools and Wakatipu High, have been facing the chop for...

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Bus cuts loom post MoE visit

The partial removal of school bus services in Queenstown appears a step closer after Ministry of Education (MoE) officials visited the area’s schools last week.

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Reports of online crime concerning, police say

Innocent ordinary facts like addresses, previous names and personal history could be compiled and...

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Reports of online crime concerning, police say

Online crime is having an impact in Clutha, police say.

Aquatic weed plan released

A diver weeds out lagarosiphon in Lake Wānaka. Photo: supplied

Aquatic weed plan released

Updated management plans have been released for Lake Dunstan, Lake Wakatipu, and Lake Wānaka as part of long-term efforts to protect them from the aquatic weed Lagarosiphon major.

Plan ‘a Queenstown solution’

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Plan ‘a Queenstown solution’

As it has proposals for private hospitals in both Wānaka and Queenstown, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) is working on a "clinical services plan" for New Zealand’s fastest growing area.

Fears over plan to axe outdoor education

Year 13 Mount Aspiring College hostel student Tanyn Wood (left) and fellow student Freya Atkins...

Fears over plan to axe outdoor education

As the government looks to take outdoor education away from seniors, local teachers and students urge the importance of the subject in Wānaka.

Laws questions ongoing increases in ORC staff while rates continue to rise

Otago Regional Councillor Michael Laws. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA

Laws questions ongoing increases in ORC staff while rates continue to rise

A local councillor says the regional council has treated ratepayers as "bottomless money pits" and has suggested sacking unnecessary staff would mean a drop in rates.

Renowned artist opens gallery in Wānaka

Andrew Tischler has been internationally recognised for his beautiful landscape paintings. PHOTO:...

Renowned artist opens gallery in Wānaka

When Andrew Tischler was at school, while most of his friends were playing hockey, cricket and climbing trees, he was tucked away creating art.

Mount Aspiring College Foundation fund about providing enduring benefits

Mount Aspiring College. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Mount Aspiring College Foundation fund about providing enduring benefits

More than $250,000 is being invested to support Mount Aspiring College with a range of initiatives including mental health support as part of a new fund launched by the school’s foundation.

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Government promises aid to address mental health crisis in Wānaka and Central

Health Minister Matt Doocey in Wanaka during his nationwide rural health tour. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Government promises aid to address mental health crisis in Wānaka and Central

The government has promised extra measures to help with Wānaka and Central Otago’s health and mental health crisis caused by a lack of facilities.

Camp seeks to aid coast racers

Wānaka athlete Hamish Elliott (left) and local Bob McLachlan are excited to train next year’s...

Camp seeks to aid coast racers

The Coast to Coast race is no easy endeavour and two Wānaka locals have taken it upon themselves to support next year’s participants with a full-on training programme.

Plating up to help the community

Food for Love co-founder and operations manager Bex Sarginson (left) and general manager Jodie...

Plating up to help the community

Thinking of dining out in September? There are 20 restaurants across Wānaka taking part in the annual Plate Up for Love charity giveaway.

Film festival brings the Antarctic to Wānaka

A successful night was had diving deep into the frozen continent with New Zealand Antarctic...

Film festival brings the Antarctic to Wānaka

There is much to learn about the planet’s frozen continent and what better place to start than at a film festival.

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Leak continues to cause issues for nearby houses

Peter Freeman is concerned about a leaking water pipe in Saleyards Rd. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

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Leak continues to cause issues for nearby houses

An unknown amount of water had already been pouring out of a Saleyards Rd water pipe for more than a week, before repair efforts backfired, leaving nearby properties briefly flooded.

Movie shown to promote Multiple Sclerosis week

Men stormed two NSW cinema screenings shouting 'Allahu Akbar'. Photo: Getty

Movie shown to promote Multiple Sclerosis week

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Otago is hosting a public screening of an inspiring recent movie to promote MS Awareness Week.

Milestone marked as 150th bird rehabilitated

Jack Little Owl/Ruru Nohinohi was quite at home. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Milestone marked as 150th bird rehabilitated

There was a special milestone marked in Weston recently with the rehabilitation and release on an injured owl.

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