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1568 days ago

Hard work just beginning for directors of new $280m Wānaka film studio

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

A director of a massive $280 million film studio complex near Wānaka, which has been approved under the Government’s fast-tracking process, says the hard work is just beginning.

Mike Wallis said he and fellow directors Ra Vincent and Jonathan Harding, all of whom have links to the film industry, were excited to reach the milestone.

Silverlight Studios Ltd applied for the project under the Covid-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020.

An independent panel granted the resource consent on Wednesday, 96 working days after the application was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

The complex is to be built on 322 hectares of farmland on the Wānaka-Luggate highway, between central Wānaka and Wānaka Airport.

There were now many “moving parts” to negotiate going forward, Wallis said, and the company still needed to conclude a sale and purchase agreement on the land and was having discussions about finance. Read more here.

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17 hours ago

Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?

The Doctors

Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.

For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.

Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
  • 39.9% I prefer booking online whenever possible
    39.9% Complete
  • 21.2% Online booking is helpful but not essential
    21.2% Complete
  • 35.1% I prefer calling the clinic
    35.1% Complete
  • 3.8% I didn’t know online booking was available
    3.8% Complete
316 votes
8 days ago

Considering Renting Out Your Holiday Home?

Bachcare

Hey Neighbours,

Have you ever thought about renting out your holiday home, or wondered if you could be earning more from your current short-term rental?

As part of the Neighbourly community, Bachcare is offering a FREE short-term rental appraisal to help you understand your property’s earning potential.

With more than 20 years of experience, we support over 1,500 homeowners across New Zealand with 24/7 guest support, local teams on the ground, and professional cleaning services. Our goal is to make hosting simple while helping you maximise your income.

If you would like to learn more, feel free to get in touch.

The Bachcare Team
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8 days ago

Same-day appointments at The Doctors Whakatipu

The Doctors

Hi neighbours – it’s the healthcare team from The Doctors Whakatipu!

Sick of long wait times for an appointment? We have same-day or next-day appointment availability!

Enrol once and access care at either of our two practices in Frankton or Shotover. The Doctors Whakatipu treat you as a person, rather than a number. Find a GP to suit you today.

Easily enrol online – in just 2 minutes, no app download or paperwork required!

Come down and meet your local healthcare team today, and experience high quality, accessible healthcare.

Kan
The Doctors Whakatipu Medical Centre Manager
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