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Mining firm offers iwi concessions

An aerial view of Hokitika looking north along the current seawall towards the northern...

Mining firm offers iwi concessions

A hearing for a large-scale mineral sands mining venture on the outskirts of Hokitika began this week with Westland Minerals Sand (WMS) proponents revealing several new amendments.

Victim sought after unprovoked assault by one of 3 exiting bar

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Victim sought after unprovoked assault by one of 3 exiting bar

Police are seeking the victim of an unprovoked assault in central Queenstown on May 25.

Cruise ship ban for Milford rejected

Fiordland operators had been waiting for a decision from the government about the future of...

Cruise ship ban for Milford rejected

The government has rejected a vision to ban cruise ships from Milford Sound and close its airstrip while announcing $15.2 million for infrastructure upgrades and conservation projects.

Joint CCO best water option: Infometrics

Joint CCO best water option: Infometrics

A leading economist has voiced strong support for Southern Water Done Well’s preferred water services delivery model, saying it offers the best pathway to safe, reliable water services.

'Moderate' quake felt near Te Anau

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

'Moderate' quake felt near Te Anau

A “moderate” 5.1-magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of the South near Te Anau this morning.

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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan

The wharf at Jackson Bay could be upgraded. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan

A $4 million upgrade of the Jackson Bay wharf — the only deep-sea port on the West Coast — may be a contender for co-funding with the government.

Queenstown drink-driver caught for eighth time

Queenstown drink-driver caught for eighth time

A judge has refused a request for "lenient" treatment by a Queenstown man caught drink-driving for the eighth time.

Queenstown street assault victim sought by police

Queenstown street assault victim sought by police

Police are looking for the victim of a seemingly unprovoked early-morning assault in the centre of Queenstown.

Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers

Landowners Adrian and Christine Van Dorp are concerned the Taylorville Resource Park will impact...

Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers

The Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 to make its case against the latest resource consent application by the Taylorville Resource Park (TRP Ltd).

Plea from Doc to improve outside toilet behaviour

Plea from Doc to improve outside toilet behaviour

We all get caught short but some are leaving outside toilets on public land in an "appalling state".

Wild weather ramps up, spreads across NZ

Multiple weather warnings have been issued by MetService. Photo: Screenshot

Wild weather ramps up, spreads across NZ

MetService says a weather system sweeping the country is ramping up, as rain and wind begin to lash different areas.

Councillor wants legal bill investigated

Councillor wants legal bill investigated

An Invercargill councillor says he is writing to the Auditor-general about his council spending more than $200,000 on legal fees for its new museum.

Tiwai Point to ramp up production

Meridian Energy’s Manapōuri power station. PHOTO: MERIDIAN ENERGY

Tiwai Point to ramp up production

The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is ramping back up as hydro lakes further north have received more rain.

Amendments discussed

Changes are coming for the way the country handles waste, but will the potential changes leave smaller councils in a tough spot?

Hall safe after asbestos containment: council

Southland District Council offices in Invercargill. PHOTO: FILE

Hall safe after asbestos containment: council

The Manapouri Hall was reopened late last month after all the asbestos on an outside wall was contained.

Higher rates set to avoid additional debt

Waimate District Council. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Higher rates set to avoid additional debt

Ratepayers in Glenavy on the north bank of the Waitaki River will have to foot a rates rise slightly less than neighbours on the southern bank.

Councillor hits out at $250k legal bill for Southland museum

Te Unua Museum of Southland is set to open in Invercargill later next year. Image: Supplied

Councillor hits out at $250k legal bill for Southland museum

An Invercargill councillor says he is writing to the Auditor General about his council spending more than $200,000 on legal fees for its new museum.

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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’

Eradicating wallabies from the region is proving a challenge for the Otago Regional Council as...

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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’

The Otago Regional Council is effective at raising awareness of the threats wallabies pose to the region, less so at actually dealing with the pest, a new report says.

Southland house asking prices at record high

Southland house asking prices have hit a record high, New Zealand’s industry-owned property listing website says.

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Policy centralisation a priority

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Policy centralisation a priority

The Gore District Council has more than 100 policies, some out of date, while there are multiple editions of the same document being found in different policy libraries.

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