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    Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow

    Mountain biking buddies, Denim Parker, 13, Huddson Young, Tyler Davies, Henry Coad and Ryan Clark...

    Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow

    With big names in mountain biking being spotted in the Southern Lakes District, local teenagers are aiming to follow in their footsteps and hope more people will consider the sport.

    A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown

    Some of the dishes on offer at Aosta. PHOTOS: OLIVIA CALDWELL

    A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown

    Olivia Caldwell finds Arrowtown's Aosta is the perfect little Italian getaway for lunch.

    Largest NZ triathlon festival’s 20th run

    Challenge Wānaka — a triathlon of generations. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Largest NZ triathlon festival’s 20th run

    Next week’s anticipated Challenge Wānaka marks 20th year of New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, which has attracted more than 25,000 athletes and injected more than $54million into the local...

    Dr Compost growing knowledge

    Ben Elms has been known by the Queenstown Lakes community as Dr Compost for over two decades for...

    Dr Compost growing knowledge

    Having his face on the side of a recycling truck was probably not the advertisement Ben Elms was expecting, but it is fitting considering his job.

    New album ‘like having a musical child’

    Robert Glen is releasing his first original album this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    New album ‘like having a musical child’

    Self-taught musician Robert Glen is releasing his first album this year and is excited to show the community ‘‘a different side of him’’.

    NZDF camp a hands-on week

    Mount Aspiring teacher Sarah Graham during an  exercise at the Devonport Naval Base.

    NZDF camp a hands-on week

    Mount Aspiring College science teacher Sarah Graham loves an excuse to learn new ideas and skills, and recently accomplished all that and more at a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) camp.

    If you love it, you can protect it

    Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea are deeply valued and play an important role in everyday life. PHOTO: FILE

    If you love it, you can protect it

    This summer, local not-for-profit WAI Wānaka has been inviting everyone to use the lakes responsibly.

    Sky’s the limit for urban plan

    The 42.2ha Alpine Meadows development is now in its second stage, once complete the development...

    Sky’s the limit for urban plan

    The controversial urban intensification plan was approved last week by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to allow for higher and more dense urban planning.

    ‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’

    It is hoped the RNZAF’s Black Falcons will make an appearance at the Flying NZ National Flying...

    ‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’

    An event at Timaru’s Richard Pearse Airport is set to make the economy soar.

    Workshop to teach AI tool use

    AI strategist and educator Justin Flitter will be presenting a workshop in Timaru next month....

    Workshop to teach AI tool use

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local business owners, leaders and professionals to invest in themselves and their businesses by attending an upcoming AI master class.

    Odyssey recounted

    Chris Watson

    Odyssey recounted

    A Timaru-born author has delved into his vivid diary entries to create an engaging and fascinating travel memoir of adventuring through Africa in a giant Bedford truck in the 1970s.

    Consent sought for changes

    Roxburgh Motels owners have applied for consent to subdivide the town’s only motel into unit...

    Consent sought for changes

    Accommodation changes were brought before a hearing panel in Alexandra this week.

    Project brings up milestone

    Oral history manager Joanna Leigh guides volunteers who capture personal histories of people in...

    Project brings up milestone

    A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out.

    How Prophets Rock got its name

    Central Otago Heritage Trust trustee Russell Garbutt. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    How Prophets Rock got its name

    If you are seeking spectacular vistas, a walk up the Omeo Gully Track to Prophets Rock is both rewarding and can bring some understanding to some of Central Otago’s rich past.

    Shear speed of speed shearers

    Invercargill-based Open category shearer Megan Whitehead gets the next lucky contestant...

    Shear speed of speed shearers

    Owaka Speed Shears kicked off the South Otago circuit with a buzzing crowd.

    United despite our differences, views

    United despite our differences, views

    As this is my first time writing in the Clutha Leader this year, I hope you have had a great start to 2026 and also an enjoyable Waitangi weekend.

    Quintessential Kelvin Heights

     Very few Kevin Peninsula properties boast dual access from both top and bottom

    Quintessential Kelvin Heights

    A prime development site in Queenstown’s high-end Kelvin Heights is attracting good interest due to dual access off both Peninsula Rd and Willow Pl — along with a substantial, modern boathouse.

    Remarkables Park townhouses a fast sell

     A section of the recently-completed Kawarau Villas.

    Remarkables Park townhouses a fast sell

    The project team behind the Kawarau Villas terrace housing complex, just below Frankton’s Remarkables Park, suspect it’s currently Queenstown’s fastest-selling development.

    Runners entering hurt locker

    Kerryn Stewart, left, and Bethany Rogers training around Arrowtown last Sunday. PICTURE: JAMES...

    Runners entering hurt locker

    At least four Queenstowners are tackling New Zealand’s premier ultra-trail running event this weekend — the Tarawera 100-miler (163km this year) in and around Rotorua.

    The Milburn trifecta

    Noa Milburn dominates last Sunday’s men’s final against Jack Hansen Ratter from Christchurch....

    The Milburn trifecta

    Three local tennis-playing brothers, who’ve all been the best in New Zealand for their age, have now each won the prestigious Queenstown Open men’s title in successive years.
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