Upgrades to council chambers budgeted at $1m
Upgrades to council chambers budgeted at $1m
The tower and roof of the Waitaki District Council chambers in Oamaru is getting a major upgrade.
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Cover by band with South in their blood
Cover by band with South in their blood
A rock band with passionate links to Oamaru is about to release their own version of celebrated song Southern Man.
Council assessing flood damage after rain
Council assessing flood damage after rain
The weather bomb of last weekend has left a cleanup job for the Waitaki District Council.
Recent photos of heritage buildings sought
Recent photos of heritage buildings sought
Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga is partnering with the Waitaki Museum and Archive to collect photos of Waitaki’s most important heritage places.
‘No reasoning’ to decision
‘No reasoning’ to decision
The owner of a Central Otago dog accommodation facility has blasted the council for having "no common sense" after declining her request to expand the business.
‘Disappointing’ behaviour by drivers
‘Disappointing’ behaviour by drivers
Search & Rescue callouts, dangerous driving and an armed police response were some of the challenges faced by Wānaka this week, Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts says.
Adventure-wear brand celebrates 15th
Adventure-wear brand celebrates 15th
Leading New Zealand outdoor performance wear brand Mons Royale is celebrating its 15-year anniversary and the opening of its new retail store in Helwick St, Wānaka.
Development chosen for fast-track Bill
Development chosen for fast-track Bill
Six years after Wānaka developers Steve Schikker and Peter Greene announced a proposed mixed-use commercial development at the foot of Mount Iron, the project has been selected by the government...
Groups receive $5580 from film festival trust
Groups receive $5580 from film festival trust
The NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust’s latest round of grants aims to put more youth into the outdoors and remove more introduced pest animals from the environment.
Strong results from club at LA event
Strong results from club at LA event
Wānaka brown belt jiu jitsu exponent Delwyn Moller has joined the tribe of world champions, after winning her women’s masters 6 category at the World Masters International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...
Waste Free Wanda nominated for work
Waste Free Wanda nominated for work
Waste Free Wanda, has been nominated for the Southland Environment Awards for her work delivering her Waste Free Wanda shows across schools and kindergartens in collaboration with WasteNet Southland.
More Arrow Hotel rip-offs
More Arrow Hotel rip-offs
A leading Aussie journalist is among another two couples who pre-paid to stay at Arrowtown’s Arrow Hotel only to find new owners suddenly shut the doors last month.
Ripped Queenstown muso strikes gold
Ripped Queenstown muso strikes gold
A prominent Queenstown muso was spurred into trying bodybuilding by turning 50 this year.
Plum site coming to market
Plum site coming to market
Arguably central Queenstown’s best development site is being launched to the market early next year.
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‘Senseless’ killing of sea lion Jade decried
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‘Senseless’ killing of sea lion Jade decried
The "senseless" shooting of a beloved mother sea lion has left a southern conservationist fearing what else the killer might be capable of doing.
Councillor told off by council
Councillor told off by council
A Queenstown councillor who spoke out during consultation on the long-term plan admits he was told off by council staff.
Bad news, good news for ‘lunch’
Bad news, good news for ‘lunch’
The bad news is Arrowtown’s ‘long lunch’ has been iced this year.
Queenstown parking, by the numbers
Queenstown parking, by the numbers
According to a council survey last October, more than 230 carparks have gone missing around Queenstown’s CBD since July, 2019.
Aurora a 'truly spectacular experience'
Southern Lights show a 'truly spectacular experience'
The aurora australis has made a spectacular return to New Zealand skies, with people reporting displays of the Southern Lights from all parts of the country on Friday night.
Boil water notice still in place for Clutha District
Boil water notice still in place for Clutha District
More than 2000 residents in the Clutha District are still being asked to either boil water or conserve it because of critical damage to the district's infrastructure.