Kawarau Gibbston becomes the world's newest internationally-certified Dark Sky Park
DarkSky International has announced the certification of Kawarau Gibbston as an International Dark Sky Park (IDSP) and recognises Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park as a very special place on the planet.
Read moreSarah Wood, CEO of realestate.co.nz says the New Zealand's real estate market is a tapestry of complexity and resilience, particularly in regions like Central Otago, the Lakes District, and the West Coast which are defying the national trend.
El Nino weather conditions in the past six months have left Central Otago winemakers smiling with good yields and excellent quality grapes, in anticipation of some delicious wines to come.
Community
There’s growing frustration in local health circles with no firm decisions being made on the future use of the current 34-bed Lake Wakatipu Care Centre rest-home located next to the Lakes District Hospital, which will be vacated later this year.
The first few days of a week-long trial closing off traffic to Arrowtown’s quaint main street Buckingham Street and prioritising greater pedestrian use have drawn a mixed, in some cases strong, response.
Arts and culture
For Kahli Scott, storytelling is everything. As the manager of Film Queenstown Lakes, (the in-house film office for Queenstown Lakes District Council), as well as co-manager of Film Otago Southland, the wonderful world of shared stories is what she knows best - both in front of the screen, and what goes on behind it.
First Thursdays Quarterly is a free and fun event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in our region.
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