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Concerns over viability of amalgamation
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Concerns over viability of amalgamation
The Gore District Council says it is already too busy to focus on amalgamation, citing concerns over viability of the proposal.
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Effluent issue unresolved
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Effluent issue unresolved
The Shotover wastewater treatment plant has now discharged the equivalent of about 400 Olympic-sized swimming pools of effluent into the Shotover River and the consideration of its effects has yet...
New community pool raking in architecture awards
New community pool raking in architecture awards
Small but mighty might be the new tagline for a small Central Otago town better known for pies and apples than architectural genius.
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Boil water notice lifted for Omakau, other notices remain
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Boil water notice lifted for Omakau, other notices remain
A boil water notice has been lifted for Omakau, although remains in place in other Central Otago towns.
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Conference centre and new suburb plans revealed
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Conference centre and new suburb plans revealed
A 1500-delegate international conference centre and a new suburb housing at least 2180 residents have been revealed as part of the planned Bowen Peak development.
Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’
Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’
"It's been a rollercoaster, one I’ll be very fondly looking back on."
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Marathon effort for mental health nearly complete
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Marathon effort for mental health nearly complete
He said he would do it, but it has not been easy.
Otago school expansion targeted in Govt spend
Otago school expansion targeted in Govt spend
The Government has announced another $27 million spend to expand school infrastructure in Otago, easing pressure on a Queenstown primary school that had repurposed its library for teaching to fit extra students.
Minor injuries as Roxburgh crash reduces road to one lane
Minor injuries as Roxburgh crash reduces road to one lane
Traffic was disrupted after a crash in Roxburgh this afternoon.
Charity umbrella’s new name
Charity umbrella’s new name
Wakatipu Community Foundation is changing its name from today to better reflect the area it serves — and in the interests of brevity.
Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes
Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes
Some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed chamber musicians are heading our way in October, to perform during the fifth At the World’s Edge (AWE) Festival.
Back to basics for star celebration
Back to basics for star celebration
Arrowtown's Matariki celebrations will have a more homespun feel than in recent years.
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
A prominent Māori printmaker has dedicated an exhibition at Queenstown’s Te Atamira to her mother, who died in a Kingston Rd car crash when her family lived in the resort.
Adventures to unfold on big screen
Adventures to unfold on big screen
Some of the best adventure films from across the globe will be shown in Queenstown next week.
Epic films’ special guest
Epic films’ special guest
Whakatipu residents get a unique opportunity next week to see two iconic films by internationally-acclaimed Kiwi film-maker Vincent Ward — and then engage with him in Q&A sessions.
Roam ready to hit the road
Roam ready to hit the road
Queenstown's business and corporate events market has just been given a huge shot in the arm.
Arrowtown’s timely return to form
Arrowtown’s timely return to form
Following a convincing away win over Cromwell last weekend, the Arrowtown rugby side’s fizzing for this Saturday’s home-ground ‘Battle of the Basin’ game against Wakatipu.
Our Michael wings it in Japan
Our Michael wings it in Japan
What a time to play your first game on the right wing.
Stampede in tight title race
Stampede in tight title race
You could forgive the SkyCity Stampede faithful — and team — for having a few anxious butterflies flapping.
Wild freeze out Inferno
Wild freeze out Inferno
It seems they’re clicking at the right time.