Council to start upgrade to Luggate water scheme
Council to start upgrade to Luggate water scheme
Queenstown Lakes District Council intends to begin work on an upgrade of Luggate’s drinking water scheme this year, three years earlier than expected.
Connection to water explored
Connection to water explored
Wānaka woman Sammy Burke’s latest creative project, Hydra, was two years in the making.
Bowling tournament ‘highlight of our year’
Bowling tournament ‘highlight of our year’
Wānaka’s annual men’s classic bowling tournament was a big success last week.
Happy paddlers take on Clutha Classic
Happy paddlers take on Clutha Classic
Multisporters preparing for next month’s Coast to Coast got a chance to test their paddling form last Sunday during the 50km Clutha Classic kayak race, while other athletes just enjoyed a big day...
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Gull droppings raise a stink
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Gull droppings raise a stink
Seagulls and their excrement continue to plague central Oamaru.
Camaraderie key at camp
Camaraderie key at camp
A shared love of music brought more than 70 musicians from across New Zealand to Oamaru last week.
Upbringing credited for advocacy
Upbringing credited for advocacy
Formative experiences in the Oamaru upbringing of Barry de Geest have driven him to be a voice for others.
Be careful changing lanes — police
Be careful changing lanes — police
Drivers are being urged to "keep patient" following a two-car crash in Thames St this week.
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Public to see Long Term Plan items before audit
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Public to see Long Term Plan items before audit
"Stories" from Waitaki’s next Long Term Plan consultation document will be released — before the required audit tick.
Tourism support floated
Tourism support floated
Tourism operators in the South may benefit from government funding to support infrastructure, The Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey says.
Peak racing expected for series
Peak racing expected for series
International downhill stars will be flying in Queenstown on Sunday.
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Solar farm could slash diesel dependence by 76%
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Solar farm could slash diesel dependence by 76%
A $7 million solar farm planned for Stewart Island/Rakiura could help to reduce the consumption of diesel by 76%.
Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?
Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?
Filming of a blockbuster American movie, Heart of the Beast, allegedly starring Hollywood mega-star Brad Pitt, starts in Queenstown in March.
Breaches ease but rules not enforced
Breaches ease but rules not enforced
Parking problems on Stewart Island/Rakiura have improved despite new rules not yet being enforced.
Fireworks show in need of organiser
Fireworks show in need of organiser
A popular Catlins holiday event still hangs in the balance, although there may be hope for its continuation after organisers signalled they were stepping down.
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Oldest unpaid parking fine in Otago 39 years old
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Oldest unpaid parking fine in Otago 39 years old
The oldest Otago overdue parking fine has recently celebrated its 39th birthday.
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Treated wastewater allegedly discharged into rivers
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Treated wastewater allegedly discharged into rivers
Effluent could have been leaching into two Queenstown rivers late last year, it has emerged as more details are released about an investigation into a troubled wastewater plant.
Summer heat shows up in Central
Summer heat shows up in Central
It's been a hit-and-miss summer in parts of the South this season, but the heat was certainly on in Alexandra today.
Local Legends: Chris and Alana Moffitt
Local Legends: Chris and Alana Moffitt
The first winners of the weekly Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award for 2025 are Chris and Alana Moffitt for their constant generosity guiding members of Blind Low Vision NZ to...
Market move proves a winner
Market move proves a winner
The annual Kaka Point Market Day took place at the Willsher Bay Domain on Sunday for the first time in its history, moving from the Port Molyneux School, which is up for sale.