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    Dahlia dream realised

    PHOTO: NINA TAPU

    Dahlia dream realised

    Winning the Southland Dahlia Show’s champion of champions title for her striking trio of Ruskin Andrea dahlias was a more than 20-year labour of love for firsttime winner Helen Spain.

    World class, right on our doorstep

    La Rumbla in Arrowtown has been certified by the Spanish government as an official restaurant of...

    World class, right on our doorstep

    La Rumbla serves Spain on a plate for Olivia Caldwell.

    Weather pic of night theme for February

    PHOTO: ALAN WILSON

    Weather pic of night theme for February

    The North Otago Photographic Society meets every month to discuss styles, techniques and elements of photography. These photos were voted the top three at the society’s February meeting at which...

    Art in Garden to afford outside look

    Waitaki Art Trail founder and convener Joan Edridge in her home studio. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Art in Garden to afford outside look

    The Waitaki Art Trail invites you to visit artists in their studios and enjoy the colourful and sometimes quirky atmosphere created within our community, convener Joan Edridge says.

    Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South

    The mobile screening bus in Oamaru. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South

    The rural breast-screening bus will leave Oamaru next month, WellSouth has announced.

    Fortune now trustee

    Helen Fortune

    Fortune now trustee

    Oamaru accountant Helen Fortune has been appointed a trustee of the Waitaki Power Trust, following the resignation of Gary Kircher due to a change in personal circumstances.

    Best version of local govt wanted

    Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale

    Best version of local govt wanted

    Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale and councillors discussed a draft proposal this week regarding the government’s simplifying of local government reforms announced late last year.

    Programme returns

    Keli Manson (left) and Natalie Carpenter are ready to welcome people to the relaunched Waitaki...

    Programme returns

    Waitaki Creative Wellbeing is being relaunched this month with a new venue, a new staff member and an abundance of art-related activities.

    Exhibition honours ancestors

    Oasis Gallery owners Katy and Greg Waite sit in chairs from the Qing Dynasty in front of a ‘...

    Exhibition honours ancestors

    Mythical dragons and Qing dynasty ancestor paintings are part of an exhibition entitled ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ at Oasis Gallery as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.

    Rugby boys on fundraising trail for Australian tour

    Photo: Ensign files

    Rugby boys on fundraising trail for Australian tour

    A group of Year 8 rugby players are fundraising for their Australian tour and hope the community will help them achieve their goal.

    Women’s cricket tournament a hit

    The Sh**e Ferns (back, from left) Grace Carruthers, Abbey Lang, Grace Heather, Claudia Carruthers...

    Women’s cricket tournament a hit

    Wanaka women’s summer cricket games have come to an end following a close final last week.

    Challenge acquired by triathlete group

    Jane Sharman

    Challenge acquired by triathlete group

    Last week it was announced the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) had acquired a majority share of the Challenge family.

    Workshops to help non-profit organisations

    Workshops to help non-profit organisations

    Free monthly workshops designed to strengthen the capability of non-profit organisations and provide them with the tools needed for longterm financial sustainability are returning to the district.

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    Mid-year start on ‘affordable’ subdivision

    An artist’s impression of the new Links subdivision planned for Wanaka. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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    Mid-year start on ‘affordable’ subdivision

    A Queenstown developer has set his sights on Wānaka, with the announcement of a 257-home ‘‘affordable’’ subdivision.

    Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago

    Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago

    All outdoor fires will be banned in Central Otago from tomorrow amid "very dry" conditions.

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    Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall

    Aussie entrepreneur Karl Jameson’s traded part of his Chantecler property, including this house,...

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    Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall

    A Christchurch shopping mall has been swapped for a lavish Queenstown homestead and garden.

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    Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’

    Ralph Fegan stands next to the memorial wall where plaques will be installed to remember lost...

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    Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’

    Aviators who had close ties to Wanaka Airport will soon be honoured by a new memorial wall being developed by a group of volunteers.

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    Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running

    RCL’s 63ha development site at Homestead Bay in Queenstown. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running

    Developers of the $730million Homestead Bay housing proposal — approved yesterday — are not wasting any time in getting started, staging an open day at the site tomorrow.

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    Concern over deer death rate due to 1080 drop

    A whitetailed deer appears on a trail camera on Stewart Island. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

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    Concern over deer death rate due to 1080 drop

    The high death rate of Stewart Island whitetail deer during last year’s aerial 1080 operation is not acceptable, a hunting advocate says.

    Christie working on Gloriavale doco series

    Dame Julie Christie

    Christie working on Gloriavale doco series

    Greymouth-raised award-winning television producer Dame Julie Christie has been back on the West Coast working on a new documentary series that will take viewers inside the controversial Gloriavale...
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