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    Ice hockey summer bonanza opens up a third grade

    Colin McIntosh. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Ice hockey summer bonanza opens up a third grade

    It's still summer, but Queenstown’s about to host 43 games of competitive ice hockey.

    Bike fest returns full cycle

    Queenstown Bike Fest co-organiser Emmerson Wilken has a go at the log race during the 2024 event....

    Bike fest returns full cycle

    Starting tomorrow, Queenstown Bike Festival is back full noise after the brakes went on last year.

    ‘Back on track’ for delayed tour

    Eli Tregidga showing the way in a race in Booischot, Belgium, last June. PHOTO: @KURT...

    ‘Back on track’ for delayed tour

    Queenstown's sole rider in the Tour of Southland, starting Sunday, says it’s to his advantage the seven-day cycling race was postponed in November due to extreme weather.

    Q’town girls’ cricket on good wicket

    Local batters Honor Gilbert, left, and Abby Fookes opened the batting for Otago at the recent...

    Q’town girls’ cricket on good wicket

    It's a break-through month for girls’ cricket in Queenstown.

    Polly’s rare four-peat

    Pictured before heading this week to the Division 2 Group A women’s ice hockey U18 worlds in...

    Polly’s rare four-peat

    To play in any age-group world champs is an honour, but for Queenstowner Polly Bennetts to be contesting, next week, her fourth women’s ice hockey under-18 worlds is a rare privilege.

    Terraced housing ‘stacks up’

    The first stage of Arthurs Point’s Bullenrise Terraces has just been released.

    Terraced housing ‘stacks up’

    Marketing is under way for a three-stage, 32-unit terraced housing complex at Queenstown’s Arthurs Point that’s set to give similar developments in Frankton a run for their money.

    One-bed ‘boat house’ situated on two waterfront sections

    This ‘boat house’ overlooking Willow Pond boasts circular picture windows.

    One-bed ‘boat house’ situated on two waterfront sections

    A striking studio unit with three portholes is a novel feature on adjoining waterfront sections for sale in an enclave between Queenstown’s Jack’s Point and Hanley’s Farm.

    Recipient humbled

    Douglas Brenssell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Recipient humbled

    Douglas Brenssell, who received the King’s Service Medal, has been active in the Hāwea community for the past 25 years.

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    Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link

    Richard Kennett. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link

    Duntroon School was an unlikely star of the 2026 New Year Honours.

    Much to be achieved

    Waitaki Mayor Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Much to be achieved

    Happy new year Waitaki, and welcome to a big 2026 for our district.

    Cars fine at park: council

    One of six cars for sale at the Awamoa reserve carpark. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

    Cars fine at park: council

    A growing number of cars parked at a public carpark at a council reserve in Oamaru with For Sale signs and details on display has been noted but not considered a problem by the district council.

    Grant for seating

    A concept drawing for the Network Waitaki Event Centre. ILLUSTRATION: ODT FILES

    Grant for seating

    The Network Waitaki Event Centre Trust has announced a new funding boost for the planned facility.

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    Concert to conclude camp

    Conductor Pete Adams has been working with 66 musicians at the Waitaki Summer Music Camp held at...

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    Concert to conclude camp

    The 29th annual Waitaki Summer Music Camp was held in Oamaru this week.

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    Glider Cafe gets off to flying start

    Jennie and Simon Hales outside The Glider Cafe. PHOTOS: JULES CHIN

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    Glider Cafe gets off to flying start

    The Glider Cafe in Omarama is reaching new heights under the management of Jennie and Simon Hales.

    Caution advised as water released from spillway, dams

    Lake Pukaki. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Caution advised as water released from spillway, dams

    People are warned to stay out of the Pukaki River and remain careful on the Waitaki lakes, now Meridian Energy is releasing water from the Pukaki spillway and the Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki...

    Season ‘encouraging’

    Season ‘encouraging’

    The summer holidays have brought welcome visitors to the region, with Tourism Waitaki noting increases visitation from Christchurch residents and from overseas.

    Respect and co-operation with Earth to live in harmony

    Just One Thing Waitaki Sustainability Group co-creators Ann Brown and Ruth Davison. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Respect and co-operation with Earth to live in harmony

    Before we start, happy new year everyone! Welcome to a fresh year and new ideas for our journey into the future.

    Inclusive environment goal of singing event

    Sally Randall is on the hunt for Oamaruvians to take part in this year’s Oamaru Sings events....

    Inclusive environment goal of singing event

    Sally Randall wants to hear Oamaru sing.

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    Art to be more visible, accessible

    Edith Amituanai, one of the featured artists in the final exhibitions at the Forrester Gallery...

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    Art to be more visible, accessible

    Four new exhibitions at Forrester Gallery will be the last before the closure of the gallery from March 1 as it prepares for its extension opening and upgrades that will also include lift access...
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