Wild game highlight of bistro
Wild game highlight of bistro
Olivia Caldwell has a feast of fresh fish and wild game to remember at The Stoaker Room.
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Young gymnast off to nationals
Young gymnast off to nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
It may be a matter of perspective whether the visual impact of a proposed gold mine on an outstanding Central Otago landscape is massive or minor.
Proposal could lift affordable housing
Proposal could lift affordable housing
A prominent developer has proposed turning one of Queenstown’s last and best-known farms into a 1242-home subdivision.
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Five give valedictory speeches
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Five give valedictory speeches
A southern council will be 69 years of collective experience poorer next month, as four councillors and its mayor stand down.
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Council to vote on hub plan
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Council to vote on hub plan
A "clear framework" for the Cromwell Racecourse Reserve has been approved by the Cromwell Community Board as plans for a regional hub for sports fields progress.
Warning for wet, windy weekend
Warning for wet and windy weekend
It's going to be wet and windy over the weekend for most of the South Island, including the highest wind warning for the Canterbury region.
‘Golden year’ for Whitestone
‘Golden year’ for Whitestone
The team at Whitestone Cheese Co are celebrating a "golden year" after reaching their latest milestone, the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Award.
Rare Spitfire returning to warbirds show
Rare Spitfire returning to warbirds show
A rare United Kingdom-based aircraft will be one of the international stars of the next Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow.
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Popular fireworks fundraiser set to return after hiatus
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Popular fireworks fundraiser set to return after hiatus
The Weston School fireworks are returning.
Kākā close encounter
Kākā close encounter
Rumours of more Clutha kākā are true.
Fish & Game withdraws
Fish & Game withdraws
The Southland Fish & Game Council has announced it has withdrawn from Environment Court proceedings regarding Rule 24 of the Southland Land and Water Plan.
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
One of New Zealand’s best-known chefs, Nadia Lim, has been busy this year with a new TV series and book Nadia’s Farm Kitchen.
Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show
Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show
A Gore exhibition of the work and heritage of a Swiss-born minimalist jeweller will open with a floor talk by the artist.
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher is running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles.
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Incoming council to determine funding for arts
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Incoming council to determine funding for arts
The future of arts and heritage funding in the Gore district will be in the hands of the new council.
Process key to love of creating
Process key to love of creating
Shannon Courtenay has been quietly making ceramic art and tableware in the Cardrona Valley for nearly six years.
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater discharge
The public can now have their say on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
Obituary: adventurer cooked up a storm in Wānaka area
Obituary: adventurer cooked up a storm in Wānaka area
Having started life by evacuating her bombed family home in Cologne, Germany during World War 2, and ending it in the heart of Wānaka, Rosemarie Jones led a colourful and creative existence.
Woman charged with arson over Hokitika hospital fire
Woman charged with arson over Hokitika hospital fire
A woman has been charged with lighting a fire that destroyed the Seaview Hospital complex in Hokitika in August.