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Bid projects undecided still: Mayor
It came as a surprise to the Central Otago mayor to read a new hospital and gondola in Queenstown would be included in a bid to the government for a regional economic growth deal for the district.
Maori hauora clinic in new home
Maori hauora clinic in new home
Emotions were high as an Alexandra Maori health provider celebrated a significant milestone in the organisation’s 20-year history.
Workshop widens exhibition
Workshop widens exhibition
A pop-up workshop held in Alexandra on Friday was part of an exhibition in the Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery.
Central Otago’s fruit fly risk seen as low
Central Otago’s fruit fly risk seen as low
The risk of an Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) outbreak harming Central Otago’s million-dollar apple and pear industry is low, according to New Zealand’s biosecurity commissioner north...
Cycle ambassadors sought
Cycle ambassadors sought
The Central Otago District Council is on the hunt for roving bike lovers.
Sweeping plans for Winter Olympics
Sweeping plans for Winter Olympics
The New Zealand representative curling team hopes that 2025 is year that New Zealand qualifies for the Winter Olympics, ending a 20-year absence.
Holden takes out people’s choice at Ford fans’ event
Holden takes out people’s choice at Ford fans’ event
A Holden winning the people’s choice award at an event organised by the Southland Ford Falcon Club on Saturday has caused a stir.
Exhibition shows the ties that bind
Exhibition shows the ties that bind
Art exhibitions have a theme that links all the work together — style, medium or subject are common.
Filming in paradise
Filming in paradise
A film set for Netflix’s East of Eden lies at Hills Creek, near the Oteake Conservation Park, in the Maniototo.
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Housing opportunities presented to council
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Housing opportunities presented to council
A shortage of housing options is an issue in Alexandra that will not be solved quickly but two new housing opportunities in the area were considered by the Central Otago District Council yesterday.
Sisters running hot at ice swim champs
Sisters running hot at ice swim champs
Two Alexandra sisters are showing chilly determination — bagging titles and medals on the world stage of ice swimming.
Sculpture takes shape despite setback
Sculpture takes shape despite setback
It was rotten luck in Naseby this week when a tree to be sculpted was found to be less sound than expected once it was cut.
Over 600 cars on show
Over 600 cars on show
More than 600 cars will be on display as a popular Central Otago car show returns to the Alpha St recreation ground today.
Region’s fruit fly risk seen as low
Region’s fruit fly risk seen as low
The risk of an Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) outbreak harming Central Otago’s million-dollar apple and pear industry is low, according to New Zealand’s biosecurity commissioner north...
Excavator causes four-hour outage
Excavator causes four-hour outage
An excavator was the cause of an unplanned outage which left over 100 Central Otago Aurora Energy customers without power earlier this week.
Summer heat shows up in Central
Summer heat shows up in Central
It's been a hit-and-miss summer in parts of the South this season, but the heat was certainly on in Alexandra today.
Central Otago power cut
Central Otago power cut
An unplanned outage left a large number of Central Otago households without power yesterday.
Party animals line up at Chatto Creek
Party animals line up at Chatto Creek
Donkeys on a tandem are guaranteed to attract attention and, combined with wild animals in party hats, they are impossible to miss.
Business comes first for flower farmer
Business comes first for flower farmer
Selling flowers is mostly about drifting through rows of perfect blooms in a flowing gown clutching a huge bouquet of cut flowers — or so social media would have us believe.
Conservation festival returns
Conservation festival returns
The Tiaki Maniototo Taiari Wai River Festival is set to return this Saturday after a successful 2024 event.