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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
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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.
Steampunkers get kitted up for festival
Steampunkers get kitted up for festival
Even retro-futuristic time travellers know where to find a bargain.
Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund
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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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.
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‘Deeply Southland’ meat distribution scheme growing
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‘Deeply Southland’ meat distribution scheme growing
Meat from Southland, captured by hunters from Southland, cut by butchers from Southland and delivered by Southlanders into the hungry mouths of Southlanders in need.
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Regional councillors want involvement in reform
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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’
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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.’’