Lauren Pattemore

Otago, Timaru

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Life-saving Cromwell man wins national award

Nov 6, 2024 | odt.co.nz | Lauren Pattemore

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsCentral OtagoLife-saving truck driver Michael Baty says he was just doing what anyone would have done. But his actions from last year this week have been nationally recognised for locating a missing woman in critical condition. His quick-action in an emergency incident was honoured at the New Zealand Road Safety, Emergency Response and Healthcare Awards, in Christchurch yesterday.
QLDC lifts fees for most council services

Jul 14, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

Proposed fee increase for a wide array of community services run by the Queenstown Lakes District Council have come into effect this month. This includes landing fees at Wānaka airport, sport and recreation services, environmental health, libraries, parking, mooring and jetty fees, community facilities and planning and development. The increases were approved by councillors in a Full Council meeting on June 27, and an earlier community consultation.
Queenstown Lakes shoulder season profits down a third for 2024

Jul 14, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

Queenstown Lakes businesses are feeling the loss of Australian tourists with Chamber of Commerce data showing net profit down 30 percent over the past three months. Findings from a Queenstown Chamber of Commerce survey released today, show half of the 95 operators surveyed say lack of customers was the biggest deterrent to business growth. Rising costs are also continuing to squeeze profits, the chamber report says.
Clyde superstar skater earns spot on international team

Jul 14, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

Dedicated Clyde figure skater Bridey Sangster has qualified for the international figure skating team selection after years of hard work. Training before and after school, the aspiring athlete is looking forward to what's ahead.
Bird of century grebe dies from Lake Wānaka plastic pollution

Jul 14, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

A Wānaka crested grebe, the celebrated bird of the century species, has died of starvation after two large pieces of Lake Wānaka plastic waste got stuck in its digestive tract. An autopsy report by Massey University vet pathologist found the largest plastic piece was 5.5cm long, and restricted the passage of food into the gut.
McDonald's Wānaka site breaks planning rules; environment group

Jul 11, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

An Upper Clutha environment group says that the proposed Wānaka McDonald's restaurant would breach Queenstown Lakes District planning rules. The Wānaka McDonald's resource consent application to develop a restaurant with a 24 hour drive-thru off Wānaka-Luggate Highway (SH6) opened for public submissions last Friday (July 12).
Luggate red bridge daytime closure extends for extra week

Jul 7, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi work on the Luggate red bridge connecting Wānaka with Tarras and Cromwell will take another week to finish, pushing out the re-opening date. The bridge will now be closed during daytime hours until Friday, July 26, instead of July 19. The bridge has been out of action since Monday, July 8 from the hours 9am until 5pm.
Arrowtown councillor says parking can't stay the same for ever

Jul 2, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

Arrowtown-Kawarau councillor Lisa Guy is defending the council's parking enforcement in her neck of the woods, despite Crux yesterday revealing a food supplier is struggling to do business after receiving thousands of dollars in parking tickets there this year alone. Councillor Guy has been working with constituents to understand parking issues in the township and has come to the conclusion people need to move with the times.
100 percent volunteer-led Bush Creek Ice Rink back for winter

Jul 2, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

Back open for its second year, Bush Creek Ice Rink has been restored again to its former 20th century glory thanks to the hard mahi of a few volunteers. Rink leader Rebecca Dobson says perseverance, dedication, hard work and below zero temperatures is ultimately how the team of ice-making rookies resurrected the "gravel pit" back into a place for kids to skate.
Wānaka mooring owner: new fees and consent requirement not affordable

Jul 2, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

Lake Wānaka mooring owner Iris Abächerli says that changes to local mooring rules have produced large costs that she says she cannot pay. She felt it was "disrespectful" when an extra bill arrived on July 1 asking for $500 be paid by July 3 for the annual mooring permit fee. "They say it needs to be paid two days after they sent it... that is not how you do business," Ms Abächerli says.