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New waste management, minimisation plan adopted

Queenstown Lakes District councillor Cody Tucker. PHOTO: ODT FILES

New waste management, minimisation plan adopted

The QLDC has adopted a new waste management and minimisation plan, marking another step towards reducing waste and promoting sustainable resource use across the district.

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Nepal experience nets gold award

Mount Aspiring College head student Lucy Radford received a Duke of Edinburgh gold award on...

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Nepal experience nets gold award

Lucy Radford overcame altitude sickness to climb 5000m in a Himalayan Valley.

Landlord fined more than $80k for breaches

TCIT established that all the properties were overcrowded and operating as boarding houses....

Queenstown landlord fined more than $80k for boarding house breaches

A Queenstown landlord who operated four boarding houses illegally has been fined $81,050.

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‘People are going to be bankrupted’

Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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‘People are going to be bankrupted’

An overhaul of council water services has failed already and the consequences will be costly, a retiring mayor says.

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Burnout bug taking off with women

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Burnout bug taking off with women

More than a hint of pink was in evidence as the Girls Burnout competition visited Clutha for the first time at the weekend.

Artist’s stolen car, items found

Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Artist’s stolen car, items found

Police have managed to retrieve a car and property that was stolen from a young Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside, who is based in Oamaru for an artist residency.

Most of Central Otago town's main street for sale

The Gilchrist Store, which was built in 1899 and has been operating in Oturehua continuously...

Most of Central Otago town's main street on the market

Five simultaneous retirements have created an unusual chance to buy almost the whole main street of a small Central Otago town.

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Incoming council to face a difficult budget balance

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Incoming council to face a difficult budget balance

It is a changing of the guard at the Waitaki District Council. But there are plenty of issues still lying around the table as a new mayor awaits.

Backcountry skiers caught in avalanche

Four backcountry skiers get caught in an avalanche, west of Wānaka, at the weekend. PHOTOS:...

Backcountry skiers caught in avalanche

Four backcountry skiers are lucky to be alive after being caught in an avalanche, near the Treble Cone skifield.

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‘Abysmal’ winter snowfall for southern skifields

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‘Abysmal’ winter snowfall for southern skifields

Winter snowfall has been "abysmal" for many southern skifields this year, particularly near Wanaka which had its second-lowest winter average snowfall on record.

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Next step in arts career dream lined up

The newest addition to the World of WearableArts show lineup is singer/songwriter RV Quijano, who...

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Next step in arts career dream lined up

Growing up in Palmerston, a career in the performing arts was just an "unrealistic" dream for RV Quijano.

Blood moon stuns in southern skies

Blood moon a stunning sight for early risers

Early risers had an opportunity to bask in the crimson glow of the blood moon this morning.

Birthday wish for shield win goes unfulfilled

Birthday wish for shield win goes unfulfilled

There was possibly less chat in the car on the way home to Te Anau than on the way down to Invercargill for Saturday’s shield match at Rugby Park — but it seems unlikely.

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Qualification celebrated

Quentin and Ruth Currall mark Mr Currall’s qualification as a Scottish Country Dance teacher...

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Qualification celebrated

A childhood passion for tartan television has led to a formal Celtic qualification for a Lawrence retiree.

'We urgently need people': Plea from race organisers

Racing action at the Hāwea picnic races in 2023. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

'We urgently need people': Plea from race organisers

Organisers of the Hāwea picnic races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, desperately need help to keep the event alive.

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'Little old lady' from Southland helps take down Croatian scammers

Southland retiree Carol Cowan has stood up to a gang of Croatian street scammers, resulting in a...

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'Little old lady' from Southland helps take down Croatian scammers

A self-described ‘‘little old lady from Southland’’ has helped take down a gang of street scammers in Croatia after her terrifying ordeal went viral.

Love of trade, hard work pays off for Wilson

Dedicated and passionate Central Otago plumber Julian Wilson doing what he does best. PHOTOS:...

Love of trade, hard work pays off for Wilson

With a passion for pipes, one young local is making his mark in the world of plumbing.

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Waitaki Girls’ a ‘wonderful place’: statutory manager

Waitaki Girls’ High School. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Waitaki Girls’ a ‘wonderful place’: statutory manager

The man who has come in as the limited statutory manager at Waitaki Girls’ High School says he was impressed by the school while visiting the grounds over the past couple of days.

Unattended barbecue caused serious Queenstown house fire

Fire crews at the scene in May. Photo: Guy Williams

Unattended barbecue caused serious Queenstown house fire

A house fire that closed the Ladies Mile highway for more than two hours in May - causing a massive traffic snarl-up - was caused by an unattended barbecue, an investigation report says.

Making an impact nets share of $85k

Love Wānaka impact partner Richard Young at an industry planting day in May. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Making an impact nets share of $85k

A combined $85,505 is to be distributed across 12 local organisations working to restore nature, reduce waste, and protect biodiversity across the district.

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