Organisation looking for new location
Organisation looking for new location
A Plunket boss says the organisation is talking to several parties about new Queenstown premises.
Tong not behind ‘Tick Tong’ stickers
Tong not behind ‘Tick Tong’ stickers
Failed Southland mayoral candidate Gary Tong says he was not behind the "Tick Tong" sticker campaign which plastered the region during the local election.
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Decision to drive drunk ‘fall from grace’
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Decision to drive drunk ‘fall from grace’
A hens party reveller caught last Christmas drink-driving almost four times over the limit had fallen from grace, a court has heard.
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Tours go back to school
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Tours go back to school
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail has been pulling in cyclists like there’s no tomorrow. Walkers, not so much — but that might be about to change.
Smart to have alternative strategies up your sleeve
Smart to have alternative strategies up your sleeve
This is the time of year when Otago anglers get excited about fishing the cicada hatch on the tussock lakes.
My goals for the upcoming year
My goals for the upcoming year
As your elected members regroup after our summer break, it’s timely to verbalise what the coming year has in store and what "good" looks like when it comes to outcomes.
Health practitioners to share advice at expo
Health practitioners to share advice at expo
An integrative health expo coming to town is designed to "bring together all branches of the healing community", event organisers say.
Boat Safe workshops offered for all levels
Boat Safe workshops offered for all levels
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), in partnership with Maritime New Zealand and Coastguard, is offering a series of free safety education workshops to help people enjoy local lakes and...
Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown
Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown
Olivia Caldwell enjoys sharing plates under a vine- covered ceiling at Kinross Cottage.
Collaborative celebration
Collaborative celebration
The Waitaki District Council is preparing to mark Waitangi Day, February 6, in collaboration with Te Runanga o Moeraki.
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
Thrillseekers have been warned they risk prosecution, injury "or worse" if they continue riding jetskis and watercraft near the the Benmore Dam spillway.
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
The Kakanui Bridge replacement project has moved into its final phase.
Govt tourism boost welcomed
Govt tourism boost welcomed
A $3.69 million boost in government spending on New Zealand tourism campaigns has been welcomed in the Waitaki.
Pros and cons of council-funded events
Pros and cons of council-funded events
Happy New Year readers. Well, at least it is a new year. The ‘‘happy’’ is subjective. Midnight on December 31 does not promise a magical undoing of the sad and bad that’s already happened,...
Car rally to visit Oamaru
Car rally to visit Oamaru
More than 50 classic MG cars across the ages will motor through Oamaru next month.
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
Scientists are hoping field tests on mallard ducks in North Otago will show New Zealand is still free of bird flu, which broke out on a Moeraki poultry farm at the end of 2024.
Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
The owners of a 1910 launch Pontiac, a classic wooden boat with historic ties to Moeraki, Oamaru, Dunedin and Lyttelton, are seeking a new home for their beloved vessel.
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
With the summer boating season in full swing on harbours, lakes and waterways, the Otago Regional Council is giving people the opportunity to air their views about boating safety.
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
Preparations are under way for the region’s A&P show.
Campaign will boost tourism in our region
Campaign will boost tourism in our region
I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you and your family.