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New water services plan approved
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New water services plan approved
Joining forces with other councils on water does not leave Waitaki with its hands tied when it comes to amalgamation, councillors heard this week.
Regions
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Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building
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Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building
The principal of Waitaki Boys’ High School was relieved a spectacular fire that tore through trees caused “no major damage” and missed a nearby property.
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Rental development aims to add 400 homes
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Rental development aims to add 400 homes
A major new Queenstown housing development is being targeted at ‘‘teachers, nurses and cops’’ and its developer is promising ‘‘no Jafa ski houses’’.
Heartbreak as 'unbelievably brave' boy's cancer returns
Heartbreak as 'unbelievably brave' boy's cancer returns
After 16 months of battling stage 4 cancer, 5-year-old Dylan Yallop was bouncing off the walls with excitement to finally have his turn at ringing the bell to declare himself cancer-free.
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced its opening day will be pushed back by one week to Saturday, June 20 due to a mild start to winter.
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Going out on a high note after 30 years
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Going out on a high note after 30 years
After three decades running Gore’s signature event, Phil Geary is stepping aside as convener of the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards.
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Wānaka could be left in the ‘‘scary’’ position of having no after-hours treatment if massive cuts to funding go ahead, a GP says.
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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub
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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub
Tapanui will have a new community hub, following a funding boost from Clutha District Council.
$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods
$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods
The Omarama Stream Bridge has been strengthened to give the community ‘‘peace of mind’’ in the wake of significant flooding which struck several years ago.
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Wallaby status being reviewed by ORC
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Wallaby status being reviewed by ORC
The eradication status for wallabies is under review, both in Otago and nationally, as stronger evidence continues to emerge of the Australian invader in the outskirts of Dunedin.
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Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike
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Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike
Rural ratepayers will bear the brunt of the Waitaki district’s 22% rates hike, Federated Farmers says.
Alleged running of red light leads to ute-truck collision
Alleged running of red light leads to ute-truck collision
A ute collided with a truck after allegedly running a red light in Oamaru yesterday.
Three nabbed in Roxburgh drug raids
Three nabbed in Roxburgh drug raids
Three people accused of drug dealing in Roxburgh will face court after police teams descended on the Central Otago town this morning.
Iconic Central Otago pub saved
Iconic Central Otago pub saved
A historic Central Otago pub described as a "very big part of the community" has been saved from closure.