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Friday, 23 July 2021, 12:25 pm Ignite Wānaka Chamber of Commerce has appointed its executive officer Naomi Lindsay to the role of general manager as part of changes to the organisation’s structure. The board has approved an increase in resourcing and support to deliver on its ambitious events-led strategy and to expand its support for the Upper Clutha business community. The board has awarded a contract of services for Ignite Wānaka to Lindsay, who has held a contract with the Chamber as ex...

Former art teacher Phil Macgregor is enjoying the “vibe” of Oamaru, after moving here to retire. Macgregor finished teaching in Balclutha and Milton about three years ago, and this year has taken over the space upstairs from the Harbour St Collective Cafe, once occupied by fellow artist, and brother, Kit. Macgregor was drawn to Oamaru in part because his brother was here, but also because “it’s an attractive place to come to”. “It’s a bit drier than Clutha was, and there’s a goo...

Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 2:13 pm Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 137 more farm sales (+53.7%) for the three months ended June 2021 than for the three months ended June 2020. Overall, there were 392 farm sales in the three months ended June 2021, compared to 450 farm sales for the three months ended May 2021 (-12.9%), and 255 farm sales for the three months ended June 2020. 1,748 farms were sold in the year to June 2021, 51.5% more than w...

Press Release – REINZ Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 137 more farm sales (+53.7%) for the three months ended June 2021 than for the three months ended June 2020. Overall, there were 392 farm sales in the three months … Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 137 more farm sales (+53.7%) for the three months ended June 2021 than for the three months ended June 2020. Overall, there were...

Mountain Scene By PHILIP CHANDLER A local planner warns Queenstown will lose its planning autonomy under the government’s proposals to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). Instead of a council district plan, this area would operate under a regional plan run out of Dunedin or Invercargill — one of 14 regional plans across New Zealand. Experienced planner Blair Devlin, who’s with planning and landscape architecture  consultancy Vivian + Espie but has also worked for t...

Press Release – Local Government NZ Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) member councils have today passed seven remits to direct LGNZ’s policy advocacy. LGNZ is the peak body representing New Zealand’s 78 local councils, providing a unified voice for the sector and a pathway for continuous improvement through CouncilMARK™. All 78 member councils were able to debate and vote on proposed remits at the LGNZ Annual General meeting. A brief summary of each remit, and the voting results, ...

Saturday, 17 July 2021, 4:44 pm Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) member councils have today passed seven remits to direct LGNZ’s policy advocacy. LGNZ is the peak body representing New Zealand’s 78 local councils, providing a unified voice for the sector and a pathway for continuous improvement through CouncilMARK™. All 78 member councils were able to debate and vote on proposed remits at the LGNZ Annual General meeting. A brief summary of each remit, and the voting results, can b...

Press Release – Local Government NZ Local Government New Zealands (LGNZ) member councils have today passed seven remits to direct LGNZs policy advocacy. LGNZ is the peak body representing New Zealands 78 local councils, providing a unified voice for the sector and a pathway … Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) member councils have today passed seven remits to direct LGNZ’s policy advocacy. LGNZ is the peak body representing New Zealand’s 78 local councils, providing a unified voic...

Press Release – Ignite Wanaka Wnaka and Upper Clutha businesses are set to benefit from a range of educational and networking events launched by Ignite Wnaka Chamber of Commerce today. The Ignite Wnaka board has recently signed off on its events-led strategy, which includes … Wānaka and Upper Clutha businesses are set to benefit from a range of educational and networking events launched by Ignite Wānaka Chamber of Commerce today. The Ignite Wānaka board has recently signed off on its ev...

Friday, 16 July 2021, 12:31 pm Wānaka and Upper Clutha businesses are set to benefit from a range of educational and networking events launched by Ignite Wānaka Chamber of Commerce today. The Ignite Wānaka board has recently signed off on its events-led strategy, which includes a stronger focus on partnerships, listening, as well as continuing to support the local business community. The strategy – which supports Ignite Wānaka’s vision of a dynamic, innovative, diverse and prosperous bu...