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    Call for QLDC waterways to be run by ORC

    Lake Wakatipu. PHOTO: MARGARET LARDER

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    Call for QLDC waterways to be run by ORC

    A maritime expert says the Queenstown council should get out of running its waterways as it is creating confusion and threatening public safety.

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    Homes found for birds from town aviaries

    Jimmy the cockatoo. PHOTOS: DANIEL BIRCHFIELD

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    Homes found for birds from town aviaries

    Oamaru’s celebrated sulphur-crested cockatoo and the rest of the birds stuck in the town’s ramshackle aviaries have found new homes.

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    Warm Sunday, Monday ahead for Dunedin, Oamaru

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    Warm Sunday, Monday ahead for Dunedin, Oamaru

    Meteorological winter officially arrives on Monday, but autumn will leave a parting gift for the long King’s Birthday weekend.

    Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund

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    Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund

    The Queenstown Lakes district could benefit by up to $40 million from an ‘‘Incentives for Growth Fund’’ announced in yesterday’s Budget, a regional economist says.

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    Steampunkers get kitted up for festival

    Even retro-futuristic time travellers know where to find a bargain.

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    Regional councillors want involvement in reform

    Council chairwoman Hilary Calvert stands in front of the new ORC building. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Regional councillors want involvement in reform

    There is no intention of standing by and watching the future of local government be decided by a new group of mayors, who ‘‘will make a complete hash of it’’, Otago regional councillors say.

    Ongoing nitrate study too slow: Greenpeace

    Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe and science advisor Dr Jennifer Pannell pictured late last...

    Ongoing nitrate study too slow: Greenpeace

    People’s health is being put at risk by Environment Southland’s ongoing investigation of nitrate-level spikes in Gore’s drinking water last year, environmentalists say.

    In fine voice

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    In fine voice

    Traffic came to a standstill on the main street of Gore yesterday as local schools showcased their singing talent in the “Freeze Ya Bits Off” busking competition as part of the Tussock Country...

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    Survey to ask residents for input on amalgamation

    Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Survey to ask residents for input on amalgamation

    Waitaki residents are being asked what the future of their ‘‘unique’’ district could look like as part of amalgamation.

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    Huge tree crashes down on $1.9m Arrowtown home with tenants inside

    This 150-year-old English Elm failed last Thursday, having only been last assessed two months ago...

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    Huge tree crashes down on $1.9m Arrowtown home with tenants inside

    A massive 150-year-old tree that came crashing down on a $1.88 million Arrowtown house was deemed “broadly acceptable” during its last assessment in March.

    Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash

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    Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash

    A motorcyclist who died after a crash in the Mackenzie District at the weekend was a retired Christchurch pharmacist.

    Queenstown tourist paddles into trouble on $100 raft

    Marie Zessin in her boat heading to Pigeon Island. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Queenstown tourist paddles into trouble on $100 raft

    A German backpacker who got ‘‘lucky in an unlucky situation’’ says she is not a stupid tourist.

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    Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’

    The proposed Ridgeburn subdivision. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’

    A proposed 1250-unit fast-track housing development at Arrow Junction would cause ‘‘unfettered urban sprawl’’ and traffic congestion, an opposition group says.

    Reopening of Tiwai’s fourth potline ‘wonderful news’ — mayor

    The Tiwai sign at New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) site at Tiwai Point. PHOTO: GREGOR...

    Reopening of Tiwai’s fourth potline ‘wonderful news’ — mayor

    Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell says he is excited by the possibility of restarting the fourth potline at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.

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    Liquidation strands NZ tourists in China

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    Liquidation strands NZ tourists in China

    Tourists on an trip organised by a recently liquidated Australian travel company arrived in China yesterday to find no accommodation, no tour and no return flight.

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    ‘Incredibly disappointed’: Visitor centre funding declined

    Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre manager Carolyn Lewis (centre) and visitor...

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    ‘Incredibly disappointed’: Visitor centre funding declined

    The manager of the shuttered Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre is “incredibly disappointed” after councillors turned down her last-ditch funding plea.

    Teen pair charged over park assaults

    A video appears to show an attack in Invercargill’s Queens Park. Photo: Facebook

    Teen pair charged over park assaults

    Two teenagers have been charged over serious assaults in an Invercargill park where the victims were lured using dating apps.

    No bull: Teviot Valley Hereford fetches $50k

    Rising 2-year-old Hereford bull Limehills Nevis 240504 sold for $50,000. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

    No bull: Teviot Valley Hereford fetches $50k

    A large bull has set a stud sale record in Teviot Valley.

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    Council takes on minimum flow Bill

    Falls Dam. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Council takes on minimum flow Bill

    ‘‘We’ve got an opportunity to put a peg in the sand — and we have to take it.’’

    Wilding pine funding falls short: council

    Announcing a national funding boost for wilding pine control at Queenstown Hill Station earlier...

    Wilding pine funding falls short: council

    A Southland council looking to bolster its response to wilding conifers has warned new funding will only go so far.
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