Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen
Young rangatahi were the stars of this year’s annual Wānaka Matariki celebration, as hundreds of locals gathered to enjoy the festivities.
More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for
More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for
About 180 people attended a meeting opposing Central Otago’s upcoming gold-mining project, as they called for more transparency on potential impacts.
Town crying out for new town crier
Town crying out for new town crier
Hear ye! Hear ye! The town of Bluff is in need of a new town crier.
New CT scanner a ‘game-changer’
New CT scanner a ‘game-changer’
A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
A $150,000 funding boost from the Otago Community Trust has brought the vision of a new sport and recreation hub in the small Central Otago village of Millers Flat one step closer.
Club stalwart disgusted by racial abuse
Club stalwart disgusted by racial abuse
Former Bluff rugby player Lex Chisholm refuses to stay silent about the barrage of racial abuse he witnessed from a rogue spectator at a match this month.
Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out
Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out
The plug has been pulled on a government-backed motion capture and production studio in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.
Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders
Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders
Two Waitaki fire brigades have welcomed new chief fire officers this month. Reporter Nic Duff caught up with the new men in charge.
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Councillor denies privacy breach
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Councillor denies privacy breach
The West Coast Regional Council is alleging a privacy breach involving its former chairman after correspondence from a mining company ended up in the media.
Parking officer set to take to Cromwell streets
Parking officer set to take to Cromwell streets
Motorists not heeding the Central Otago District Council’s parking rules are being warned the days of few consequences for bad behaviour are coming to an end as a parking officer prepares to take...
Boil water notice lifted for Ranfurly
Boil water notice lifted for Ranfurly
A boil water notice has been lifted for Ranfurly today, although a conserve water notice remains in place for Naseby.
Community spirit shines
Community spirit shines
For the 16th year in a row, Kahu Youth will be igniting the community spirit on Matariki day with performances, traditional food and storytelling.
Strong advocate for Māori heritage
Strong advocate for Māori heritage
Preserving the Māori identity in Wānaka has become a source of immense pride for longtime local Paul Tamati.
Inversion layer likely to linger
Inversion layer likely to linger
If you are tired of the Wānaka inversion layer already, we have bad news. It is due to stay over the long weekend too.
Change only constant for region’s farmers
Change only constant for region’s farmers
Diversify is one of those words Lake Hāwea farmer and contractor Donald Urquhart has strapped into his vocabulary over the past decade while the face of the rural area has changed.
Permanent ESL programme at library
Permanent ESL programme at library
English classes are making their way to the Wānaka Library to cater for a growing migrant community.
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Power trust candidates sought
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Power trust candidates sought
It is "not a job for the faint-hearted" but volunteers are needed to help keep the lights on across North Otago.
Rehearsals in full swing for double-cast musical
Rehearsals in full swing for double-cast musical
In a twist, Oliver! will not only be played by one girl, but two, for the Musical Theatre Oamaru production next month.
First entry wins praise
First entry wins praise
The first North Otago group to enter the Te Hautoka kapa haka contest finished third at the biennial Otago and Southland kapa haka competition held at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin this week.
Steampunk Festival gets $10k boost to support growth
Steampunk Festival gets $10k boost to support growth
Promotion of Oamaru’s Steampunk Festival has been given a $10,000 boost to bring in more people.