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Rabbits: A million holes in one Newsroom 8 hrs ago © Provided by Newsroom It’s no secret the rabbit population is taking off - again - in Central Otago and Southland, with some landowners struggling to keep their numbers down. But are government departments the worst offenders? It’s a catchcry all over the rabbit-infested regions of Otago and Southland  - that public spaces are to blame for the recent explosion in numbers. Individual landowners are responsible for keeping their rabbit ...

Electricity networks are preparing for much greater use of electricity to meet ambitious climate goals, says Graeme Peters, chief executive of the Electricity Networks Association (ENA). A comprehensive review of progress towards readiness for widespread electrification of New Zealand’s energy supply and consumption is being undertaken by the ENA and is well advanced. The review’s initial findings were presented to electricity industry stakeholders in Wellington last night (April 13). Speak...

Press Release – Electricity Networks Association Electricity networks are preparing for much greater use of electricity to meet ambitious climate goals, says Graeme Peters, chief executive of the Electricity Networks Association (ENA). A comprehensive review of progress towards readiness for widespread electrification of New Zealand’s energy supply and consumption is being undertaken by the ENA and is well advanced. The review’s initial findings were presented to electricity industry stak...

Monday, 15 March 2021, 4:13 pm Elected Members will be asked to consider and approve the draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan Consultation Document and supporting information at the Full Council Meeting this Thursday. The draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan Consultation Document identifies key challenges for the Queenstown Lakes District and projects proposed to address them, centred around climate change, delivering safe and reliable 3 waters services, meeting the transport needs of our communities, a new...

Press Release – Wanaka A and P Show Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend. Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Show the largest … Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend. Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Sh...

Sunday, 14 March 2021, 2:28 pm Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend. Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Show – the largest lifestyle event in the South Island – with new challenges presented this year due to the introduction and management of Covid-19 regulations. Show event manager Jane Stalker says the team is thrilled to have delivered a well-o...

Source: Wanaka A&P Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend. Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Show – the largest lifestyle event in the South Island – with new challenges presented this year due to the introduction and management of Covid-19 regulations.   Show event manager Jane Stalker says the team is thrilled to have delivered a well-org...

Close to 250 local businesses responded a survey from the Chambers of Commerce in Queenstown and Wanaka.

A new business confidence survey has found nearly a third of businesses in Queenstown are not expecting to survive the next three months

Press Release – Otago Regional Council The Otago Regional Council (ORC) science team presented a comprehensive State of the Environment (SOE) groundwater quality report for the entire Otago region to a meeting of the Data and Information Committee today. The report provides baseline … The Otago Regional Council (ORC) science team presented a comprehensive State of the Environment (SOE) groundwater quality report for the entire Otago region to a meeting of the Data and Information Committee...