Bike track planner taking big-picture approach
Bike track planner taking big-picture approach
Designing a network of mountain bike trails through a forest is a little bit like town planning, a consultant says.
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Cycling effort raises $4000 for charity
Cycling effort raises $4000 for charity
It was a triple celebration for an Invercargill man yesterday.
Double-vaxxed doctor challenges mandate
Double-vaxxed doctor challenges mandate
A Gore GP has questioned her professional body for its support of mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for health and disability sector workers.
ORC to consider 18% rates rise
ORC to consider 18% rates rise
Otago regional councillors will soon consider whether they want to go ahead with a planned 18% rates rise next year.
Another series of detective show to be shot in resort
Another series of detective show to be shot in resort
Clapperboards will be out in Queenstown again next year with confirmation a third series of TV crime thriller One Lane Bridge will be shot.
Racecourse earmarked for town’s Christmas parade
Racecourse earmarked for town’s Christmas parade
Contingency planning is under way to hold Hokitika’s annual Christmas parade at the former racecourse, in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
Reports of low staff morale amid council restructuring
Reports of low staff morale amid council restructuring
The mood among staff at the Grey District Council has been described as ‘‘pretty abysmal’’ as the council pushes on with a management review that has left a pall of uncertainty.
Man charged after journey from Whangārei to Queenstown
Man charged after journey from Whangārei to Queenstown
Police have charged a man for breaching Covid restrictions after he flew from Whangārei to Queenstown on the first day of the latest alert level 3.
Researcher fearful old dumpsite could spell disaster for Hector's dolphins
Researcher fearful old dumpsite could spell disaster for Hector's dolphins
A dolphin specialist who actively monitors Colac Bay’s Hector’s population is worried deadly toxins are only a couple of storms away from spilling out into the ocean, with potentially disastrous consequences for the mammals.
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
A Gloriavale school teacher who allegedly assaulted four children aged between 9 and 11 years, declined an offer of legal aid when he appeared in the Greymouth District Court today on seven charges...
Fun healing experiences for terror victims
Fun healing experiences for terror victims
A group of young Muslim women got to experience all the sights and sounds of Queenstown last week, helping them on their journey past one of the darkest days in the country’s history.
Organisers ‘stoked’ creative wellbeing programme growing
Organisers ‘stoked’ creative wellbeing programme growing
An innovative creative wellbeing pilot programme in Waitaki is being extended to Central Otago.
Mayors inspire farm-gate vaccination drive
Mayors inspire farm-gate vaccination drive
Planning is well under way with Gore and Southland mayors for a ‘‘farm-gate tour’’ of the deep South in early November to visit up to 25 small communities to boost vaccination rates.
Delegating decision expedites new hall tender process
Delegating decision expedites new hall tender process
The Cromwell Community Board has agreed to progress the design tender process for the planned new memorial hall and events centre in the town in a bid to ‘‘get on with it’’.
No crowd allowed but show goes on
No crowd allowed but show goes on
Next month’s South Otago A&P Show will be conducted behind closed doors.
Vax cert caution urged
Vax cert caution urged
A University of Otago medical academic urges caution using domestic vaccination certificates as they may sway the delicate balance between public health and the loss of personal liberties.
Extra boost for Moke Lake fish stock
Extra boost for Moke Lake fish stock
Trout fishing in Moke Lake should be particularly good in 2023.
Racers roar along river
Racers roar along river
The fourth day of the 2021 New Zealand Jet Boat River Marathon was raced on the Mataura River yesterday, with four legs held between Steeghs Beach, near Gore, and Ardlussa.
Labour Weekend likely to be warm and wet
Labour Weekend likely to be warm and wet
Outdoor activities planned for Labour Weekend would be best completed by Saturday, unless you like getting wet.
Parking change advice provided
Parking change advice provided
Parking in Wanaka’s Anderson Heights is about to become much easier for customers of businesses in the immediate area but possibly more difficult for employees.