Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites
Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites
An outdoor cinema, glamping, or an outdoor education centre have been floated as potential tourism ideas on Crown land around Lake Dunstan.
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Councils ask for new joint headquarters proposals
Councils ask for new joint headquarters proposals
Two southern councils have joined forces to lodge an unusual request with the public this week — proposals for a new joint headquarters.
More wild weather for South; 'atmospheric river' on way
More wild weather for South; 'atmospheric river' on way
Some more wild spring weather is on the way for the South as an active front moves up the country over the weekend.
Mob members jailed for kidnapping, brutal beating
Mob members jailed for kidnapping, brutal beating
Six Mongrel Mob members have been jailed for the kidnapping and brutal beating of a patched member at their Mataura gang pad.
Swimmers lapping up success
Swimmers lapping up success
Queenstown Swimming Club is celebrating both in and out of the pool.
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
Queenstown chippy scooped up
Queenstown chippy scooped up
Queenstown's Anna and Erik Arndt have cashed in their chips - or rather, their fish and chips.
Comp ‘way to give back’
Comp ‘way to give back’
A leading Arrowtown-raised dancer, teacher and choreographer staged the inaugural Queenstown Dance Awards over three days this month.
Art-making at Ayrburn
Art-making at Ayrburn
An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher’s running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles, all with a convivial drink in hand.
Willing our community on
Willing our community on
Think about leaving something in your will that will have a lasting benefit for your local community.
Trust expands grants
Trust expands grants
Coinciding with its 50th anniversary celebrations, major Queenstown/Cromwell law firm Mactodd is revitalising its charitable trust.
First dibs on a Dibble
First dibs on a Dibble
Passer-by on Queenstown’s Gorge Rd on Tuesday were greeted by the rare sight of some seriously large bronze sculptures being lifted off a truck.
Then there were five . . .
Then there were five . . .
Two Whakatipu organisations have moved ever closer to winning a head-turning, transformative $100,000 each.
Missing Oamaru teen found safe and well
Missing Oamaru teen found safe and well
A teenage girl missing from Oamaru for more than two weeks has been found safe and well.
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Residents of Omakau and Ophir are being asked to conserve water after the Central Otago District Council issued a conserve water notice.
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
The brother of a former prime minister has been appointed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes.
More snow for alpine passes
More snow for alpine passes
More alpine roads are set to get some snow and there's a warning to watch out for hazards and drive to conditions. Southland's Milford Road (SH94) has reopened.
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Rare sea lion attempts home invasion
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Rare sea lion attempts home invasion
A freeloading sea lion has attempted to push its way through a front door into more comfortable overnight accommodation in Riverton.
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House price fall unlikely: council
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House price fall unlikely: council
A predicted housing boom is unlikely to bring down the price of a home in Central Otago, the council has warned.
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Boil-water notice lifted after two years
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Boil-water notice lifted after two years
The successful removal of a two-year boil-water notice leaves only two South Otago water schemes without compliant drinking water, officials say.
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