‘Honoured to step into role of chair’
‘Honoured to step into role of chair’
The two women who lead the Otago Community Trust board of trustees both have strong ties to Central Otago.
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Chicken numbers may be restricted
Chicken numbers may be restricted
Counting your chickens may traditionally be ill-advised, but Central Otago residents may have to.
Record bull sale in Teviot Valley
Record bull sale in Teviot Valley
Family traditions are deeply rooted in a Hereford bull sale in Teviot Valley.
Hereford bull fetches $65k
Hereford bull fetches $65k
Earnscleugh Station High Country Genetics co-owner Duncan Campbell and PGG Wrightson national genetics manager Callum McDonald admire Hereford bull Earnscleugh Gunsmoke 244700.
Cops identify suspects in 'suspicious' Oamaru school fire
Cops identify suspects in 'suspicious' Oamaru school fire
Oamaru police are treating a spectacular fire which ripped through trees at Waitaki Boys' High School as suspicious.
Ski fields delay opening due to lack of snow
Ski fields delay opening due to lack of snow
Ski fields in the South Island are delaying opening or weighing their options as mild conditions means a lack of snow.
Developer grilled over Bowen Peak proposal
Developer grilled over Bowen Peak proposal
The developer behind a sprawling gondola, housing and tourism proposal in Queenstown has told sceptical residents his family wants to help the community.
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MP plays down Wānaka health funding fears
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MP plays down Wānaka health funding fears
Wānaka’s ‘‘unexpected’’ population growth has left the town out-of-kilter with their expected after-hours health funding, but the local MP is assuring the public it will get sorted.
Fears power prices could drive people off island
Fears power prices could drive people off Stewart Island
A Stewart Island/Rakiura representative warns the remote island could ‘‘lose people’’ as residents brace for another potential power price hike.
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Centre seeks community support to remain afloat
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Centre seeks community support to remain afloat
A key South Otago sporting facility will become financially unsustainable without a fresh injection of cash, its overseers say.
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‘A lot of hope’: students school council on town’s future
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‘A lot of hope’: students school council on town’s future
Food festivals, public Wi-Fi and a small shopping mall are at the top of the wish list for a future Gore, a group of students told receptive Gore District councillors last week.
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Range of views from landscape experts at mine hearing
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Range of views from landscape experts at mine hearing
It is full of weeds and arid but the land being used by the proposed $4.5 billion Santana gold mine is a rarity and was described as an ‘‘incredible landscape’’.
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New water services plan approved
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New water services plan approved
Joining forces with other councils on water does not leave Waitaki with its hands tied when it comes to amalgamation, councillors heard this week.
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Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building
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Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building
The principal of Waitaki Boys’ High School was relieved a spectacular fire that tore through trees caused “no major damage” and missed a nearby property.
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Rental development aims to add 400 homes
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Rental development aims to add 400 homes
A major new Queenstown housing development is being targeted at ‘‘teachers, nurses and cops’’ and its developer is promising ‘‘no Jafa ski houses’’.
Heartbreak as 'unbelievably brave' boy's cancer returns
Heartbreak as 'unbelievably brave' boy's cancer returns
After 16 months of battling stage 4 cancer, 5-year-old Dylan Yallop was bouncing off the walls with excitement to finally have his turn at ringing the bell to declare himself cancer-free.
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced its opening day will be pushed back by one week to Saturday, June 20 due to a mild start to winter.
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Going out on a high note after 30 years
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Going out on a high note after 30 years
After three decades running Gore’s signature event, Phil Geary is stepping aside as convener of the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards.
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Wānaka could be left in the ‘‘scary’’ position of having no after-hours treatment if massive cuts to funding go ahead, a GP says.
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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub
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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub
Tapanui will have a new community hub, following a funding boost from Clutha District Council.
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