Teams step up and up and up
Teams step up and up and up
Teams from East Otago and across Waitaki raised over $160,000 at the recent Step Up Sky Tower Challenge to raise vital funds for Blood Cancer NZ.
Council hands out $461,000 in grants
Council hands out $461,000 in grants
Queenstown Lakes District Council has awarded $461,000 in funding to community groups, project and events in its latest round.
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Michelin drives tourists to town
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Michelin drives tourists to town
Wānaka’s scenery has long been a drawcard for visitors, but its food scene is spicing up its appeal, Ruairi O’Shea writes.
National’s stall for election laid out
National’s stall for election laid out
It was great to have Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in town to meet locals and see some of the great things going on around Wānaka.
WAI Wānaka launches studentship
WAI Wānaka launches studentship
WAI Wānaka has launched a new studentship programme to support emerging researchers to protect and enhance freshwater health.
Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup
Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup
The prized White Horse Cup is secure in the Upper Clutha clubrooms for another year after they comprehensively dealt to unbeaten Cromwell 37-7 in appalling conditions in Wānaka on Saturday.
New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
The unveiling of a bright yellow bench symbolising the flowers of the native kowhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago yesterday.
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Axe still hanging over school bus services
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Axe still hanging over school bus services
Queenstown’s school bus services are still on the chopping block.
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Campaign for dark sky status launched at event
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Campaign for dark sky status launched at event
The push is on for the dark skies above Central Otago to be recognised internationally before one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade.
Artist weaves beauty from resilient plant
Artist weaves beauty from resilient plant
Using kelp as an artistic medium was a good move for Oamaru artist Judith Lofley.
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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result
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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result
Santana Minerals’ board chairman has bought more than $800,000 worth of shares within a day of the company announcing high-grade gold drill results.
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, on the first day of the long Matariki weekend.
Day marked with dawn ceremony and stargazing
Day marked with dawn ceremony and stargazing
The large crowd which gathered in the cold early yesterday morning for a dawn ceremony at Cape Wanbrow (Makotukutuku) Lookout were treated to a view of Matariki rising.
Fishery sleuths unravel mystery
Fishery sleuths unravel mystery
The origin of Wānaka’s Chinook salmon has puzzled experts for decades, but years of detective work have begun to spawn results.
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Resistance to council amalgamation
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Resistance to council amalgamation
The Queenstown Lakes District Council appears likely to defy the government’s push for amalgamation.
Upgrades aim to improve airport customer experience
Upgrades aim to improve airport customer experience
Automated carparking and an enclosure for rare native skinks are among the upgrades in the wings for Hokitika Airport.
Gold country
Gold country
Waikaka, in the Gore district, was a gold-mining town in the 19th century, after gold was found in 1867.
Artists in residence announced
Artists in residence announced
Two artists who have "deep dived" into anthropological and natural history collections around the world have been announced as the new Kakanui artists in residence by Forrester Gallery.
Gallery calls for programme proposals
Gallery calls for programme proposals
The Forrester Gallery and Mahika Kai Mahika Toi are inviting exhibition proposals for the 2027 programme.
Matariki focus of children’s art display
Matariki focus of children’s art display
A colourful children’s Matariki art exhibition opened this week at the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre (WCHC).