Young skier sets sights on winter Olympics
Young skier sets sights on winter Olympics
Up-and-coming Snow Sports New Zealand skier says she is hungry for more as she works hard to qualify for the winter Olympics.
Community board backs Wastebusters’ proposal
Community board backs Wastebusters’ proposal
Wānaka’s largest community-led recycling hub could lose out on $9million for potential expansion if the council fails to show support.
A lifetime of work on show
A lifetime of work on show
A local art legend will be honoured this weekend with an exhibition showcasing a lifetime of work.
Grant aims to make access to recreation facilities easier
Grant aims to make access to recreation facilities easier
Getting more people more active, more often is the aim of the Queenstown Lakes District Council with the launch of its 2025 Get Active Community Grant.
Rhythm and Alps reveals line-up for 15th anniversary
Rhythm and Alps reveals line-up for 15th anniversary
Rhythm and Alps will return for its 15th anniversary this December with a line-up that will feature international heavyweights and homegrown artists.
Dairy revenue up: Yili Group
Dairy revenue up: Yili Group
Upgrades to the Oceania Dairy plant in Glenavy have helped China-based parent company Yili Group boost New Zealand revenue growth, the company reports.
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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
Vanished World Centre is getting a facelift.
More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates
More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates
Further details on how SuperGold card holders can claim rebates on their district rates have been released.
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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
For the first time in 18 years, Waimate District has three candidates for the mayoralty.
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Altrusa International of Oamaru extended its annual fabric bazaar over the last fortnight.
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Primary school pupils from across the Waitaki District were taught how to keep themselves safe last week.
SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP
SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP
St Kevin’s College principal Jo Walshe says giving back to the local community was the driving force behind becoming Oamaru’s newest justice of the peace.
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
Former vice-chairman Robert Roodnat was elected the new chairman of Waitaki Multicultural on May 1.
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Donation to help keep club warm
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Donation to help keep club warm
The oldest and longest service club of the historic precinct in Oamaru just got hotter.
Bella, Ruby and Meg the top dogs
Bella, Ruby and Meg the top dogs
The most popular names for dogs in the Waitaki have been revealed - and the usual suspects reign supreme.
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Pizza promo brings in the dough
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Pizza promo brings in the dough
An incredibly popular promotion offering discounted pizzas has seen Alexandra’s Domino’s run out of dough two nights in a row.
Miner's quarry consents on hold by council
Miner's quarry consents on hold by council
Consents for a planned quarry in Millers Flat have been put on hold, with a public meeting around the proposal set for later this month.
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Candidate late, not absent, for meeting
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Candidate late, not absent, for meeting
Central Otago mayoral candidate Mark Quinn says he did turn up to his afternoon meeting in Alexandra on Wednesday - he was just half an hour late.
Airport hits milestone amid major works programme
Airport hits milestone amid major works programme
Queenstown Airport celebrated its 90th birthday yesterday — one of New Zealand’s oldest commercial airports still operating on its original site.
'Castle' near Clyde lovingly restored
'Castle' near Clyde lovingly restored
Marco Creemers and Ryan Sanders have spent five years on their historic dream home near Clyde.