Milestone for Wastebusters employee
Milestone for Wastebusters employee
This month, a member of Wastebusters Wānaka will celebrate a milestone 20 years with the organisation.
Southern Lakes cleans up at awards
Southern Lakes cleans up at awards
Twenty-seven architectural projects across Otago were recognised as the very best in this year’s Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards.
Students’ work inspired by Janet Frame
Students’ work inspired by Janet Frame
A chair inspired by the works of Janet Frame has been donated by Waitaki Girls’ High School to the house where the acclaimed author grew up in Oamaru.
Views on coastline’s future sought
Views on coastline’s future sought
The future of Otago’s coastline will be the subject of soon-to-be launched community engagement.
Hostility towards those carrying out duties not on
Hostility towards those carrying out duties not on
Leadership matters most when communities are under pressure, and this is one of those moments.
Owner changes mind on selling up
Owner changes mind on selling up
The owner of Palmerston’s McGregors Bakery and Tearooms has had an about-face and says he now plans to continue to reinvest in the six buildings he owns on the main street rather than sell.
Hui held over future of Waikouaiti
Hui held over future of Waikouaiti
Making Waikouaiti a destination and not a drive-through, a bike/walking track to Karitane and more recognition of Māori heritage are just some examples of what residents want to see for their area.
Coast heritage centre celebrates five years
Coast heritage centre celebrates five years
"Location and identity" is the theme of the group art exhibition being held at the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre to celebrate its five-year anniversary.
Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max
Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu had high hopes for its D-Max to take the sales fight to its rivals, but those ambitions haven’t been realised five years on from its New Zealand debut.
Maheno leading the pack early
Maheno leading the pack early
Maheno find themselves on top of the ladder after five rounds of the North Otago Netball premier A competition after another win.
Smith’s name gracing honours board at Lord’s
Smith’s name gracing honours board at Lord’s
He is the king of Centennial Park and now he is on the honours board at Lord’s.
Supporters heading to shield challenge
Supporters heading to shield challenge
The Old Golds will be well supported as they try to do the impossible and bring home the Log o’ Wood.
Maheno’s resurgence continues
Maheno’s resurgence continues
Maheno surged back into the top four of the Citizens Shield with a big win over Kurow last weekend.
Queenstowners digging deep for Junior
Queenstowners digging deep for Junior
Between a fundraiser last Friday and a Givealittle page, a phenomenal $200,000-plus has been raised for a terminally-ill Queenstowner and his immediate family.
Happiness House seeking new home
Happiness House seeking new home
With its premises being listed for sale, Queenstown community support centre Happiness House is looking for another home.
Local businesses stump up
Local businesses stump up
A local appliance retailer, four car dealerships and a construction business have helped improve Happiness House’s current premises.
Arrowtown seeking storyteller
Arrowtown seeking storyteller
Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association’s (APBA) launched a nationwide search for a social media content creator to become the destination’s digital voice.
Traps helping lake to turn a corner
Traps helping lake to turn a corner
The installation and regular clearing of sediment traps in Lake Hayes’ catchment is making a major contribution to restoring its health, the Friends of Lake Hayes say.
Health project’s Florence Nightingale
Health project’s Florence Nightingale
The government’s recent health announcement for this area owes a lot to a Queenstowner who’s worked behind the scenes for little financial reward.
Eight days, one wild river
Eight days, one wild river
A Queenstown packrafting guide and film-maker is "stoked" to have a film selected for the NZ Mountain Film Festival for a second time.