High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand for water in Naseby during the holiday season has led to the Central Otago District Council issuing a conserve water notice.
Police happy with New Year's revellers in South
Police happy with New Year's revellers in South
Police say they are pleased with the behaviour of New Year's Eve revellers around the country.
Festival proves hit with locals and tourists alike
Festival proves hit with locals and tourists alike
Crowds of festival-goers from across the country and beyond have gathered in the Cardrona Valley to welcome in the new year and support their favourite artists.
Enduring impact on Queenstown
Enduring impact on Queenstown
Queenstown's visitors and residents today have much to thank Glenorchy’s Richard Kennett for.
Advocacy not about awards: recipient
Advocacy not about awards: recipient
Legal mind Liz Henry thought she had been scammed when she received the email congratulating her on becoming a recipient of the King’s Service Medal.
‘Betterment of the community’ not done in hopes of award
‘Betterment of the community’ not done in hopes of award
Douglas Brenssell is a community man through and through.
Connection with people the best part
Connection with people the best part
Carol Angland, who actively served her South Canterbury community for more than 50 years, is delighted theatre has been recognised as important for the wellbeing of the community.
Ancestors guide to environmental work
Ancestors guide to environmental work
Being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit weighs heavily for Gail Thompson (Ngāi Tahu).
Work vital to bird repopulation
Work vital to bird repopulation
Not ones to draw attention to themselves, Tee Trow (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, Hapu Rakiura) says New Year Honours for herself and her husband Russel are "overwhelming".
Volunteer work made town a ‘destination’
Volunteer work made town a ‘destination’
When John Burgess was much, much younger, there was "bugger all" in Owaka.
Magic just part of contribution
Magic just part of contribution
Jonathan Usher is a man of tricks — some old, some new.
Helping community putting ‘into the bank’
Helping community putting ‘into the bank’
A wide range of organisations in Central Otago and beyond have benefited from Trevor Goudie’s efforts and his dedication has been recognised with a King’s Service Medal.
Influencing both racing and road safety
Influencing both racing and road safety
Talk with Tony Quinn and family, contributing to society and quality public toilets dominate the chat.
Environmentalist did not fight for nature alone
Environmentalist did not fight for nature alone
Ruth Shaw says her King’s Service Medal should be shared with all those who have fought for the environment.
‘Making things happen’ in sport
‘Making things happen’ in sport
A lifelong sporting and community volunteer says he is most proud of what he has made happen, as a whole, and that it carries on.
Revolutionising cancer treatment
Revolutionising cancer treatment
When she was younger, Caroline Oliver’s father told her she should not go to university, as she would just end up getting married and having children.
Most proud of Plunket service
Most proud of Plunket service
Queenstown woman Ella Wilson says she wanted to cry when she was found out she had been recognised in the New Year Honours list, for her work in the community and theatre.
Racers hop, canter, trot to finish
Racers hop, canter, trot to finish
Crowds flocked to the Hāwea Picnic Races yesterday for events that featured more than just real-life horses.
Fishing equipment seized by ranger
Fishing equipment seized by ranger
Three anglers had fishing gear seized by Otago Fish & Game rangers on Lake Dunstan on Monday.
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South looks best bet for NYE weather
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South looks best bet for NYE weather
Invercargill may be the place to be on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day if you want to stay dry.
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