‘Capturing value’ regional deal’s first priority
‘Capturing value’ regional deal’s first priority
"Capturing value" is the priority initiative of a new joint committee formed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes (OCL).
Regions
Having a blast
Having a blast
Nanna Tania Unahi came from Invercargill to share a sweet treat with family Connor, 3, Isla, 5, and their dad Ben Howie, of Balclutha, at the town’s first Midwinter Market at Cross Recreation...
SUBSCRIBER
Publican to pay up after employee assaulted over ducklings
SUBSCRIBER
Publican to pay up after employee assaulted over ducklings
Otira publican Lester Rowntree has been fined $26,000 after unsuccessfully appealing against an employee’s unjustified dismissal, a move described by the judge as "an abuse of process".
Coming up trips
Coming up trips
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand expects to launch its new three-person swing — the first in the South Island — at the Kawarau Bridge, near Queenstown, in September.
Stationer has the Midas touch
Stationer has the Midas touch
A solo Queenstown stationer/printer — competing against the ‘big boys’ — has once again struck gold at the recent New Zealand Pride in Print Awards, held in Auckland.
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament was in session at the Beehive earlier this month.
First couple of ice hockey
Queenstown’s first couple of ice hockey
Queenstown ice hockey is much the richer for a couple from the sport’s powerhouse nations, the United States and Canada.
Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista
Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista
Some children dream of being firefighters or astronauts, but Bonnie Lam used to dream of coffee.
Historic laundry given fresh coat
Historic laundry given fresh coat
A historic Oamaru site has been given a fresh new look, thanks to a Heritage New Zealand grant awarded to longtime traders and residents Greg and Katy Waite.
First pier cap installed on bridge
First pier cap installed on bridge
The first of six pier caps for the replacement Kakanui Bridge has been installed.
SUBSCRIBER
Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
SUBSCRIBER
Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
Wāhine Māori artists took centre stage in Webb’s recent art auction.
Keen interest in historic Cardrona Hotel
Keen interest in historic Cardrona Hotel
The iconic Cardrona Hotel is topping the property charts with over 90,000 online views and counting.
SUBSCRIBER
Queenstown's rising tide of problems
SUBSCRIBER
Queenstown's rising tide of problems
The release of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s beloved Shotover River sparked outrage this year, but is only one of the growing region’s sewage challenges.
'Life’s work’: Museum on show for 30 years
'Life’s work’: Museum on show for 30 years
When Gerald and Jason Rhodes bought 16 acres of land beside the Wānaka Airport 32 years ago, they had a vision much more imaginative than what could be seen of the barren block.
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Two new artists have been chosen for the next instalment of the Crucible artist residency in Oamaru.
Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw
Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw
Community feedback is being sought as the Queenstown Lakes District Council finalises a draft bylaw which will allow freedom camping only under specific restrictions.
Best and brightest birds set for big show
Best and brightest birds set for big show
New Zealand’s best and brightest budgies, canaries, finches and anything in between will fly into Oamaru next week for the National Bird Show.
Work on wastewater pipe upgrade to continue
Work on wastewater pipe upgrade to continue
The road cone hold up and traffic lights on Aubrey Rd will be here for a little while longer.
SUBSCRIBER
Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ
SUBSCRIBER
Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ
After several Wānaka mothers were turned away from the local birthing unit, health authorities say the facility is now fully staffed.
SUBSCRIBER
Role in theft of crayfish admitted
SUBSCRIBER
Role in theft of crayfish admitted
A woman who was the pivotal insider in a King Cobras crayfish crime ring worth more than $200,000 has admitted her role in the scheme.