Health spending plan encourages mayors
A health plan reference to a "new rural hub" somewhere in the South has the mayors of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago hopeful it's a recognition of the districts’ rapidly growing populations.
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Sibling revelry as pair to graduate together
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Sibling revelry as pair to graduate together
Typically, siblings are the bane of each other’s existence.
Alley puts hat in ring for mayor
Alley puts hat in ring for mayor
The starting gun has fired for the race to be Central Otago mayor after incumbent Tamah Alley’s announcement of her bid for office.
Alley keen to stay on as mayor
Alley keen to stay on as mayor
Central Otago mayor Tamah Alley has announced she will run for office at this year's local elections.
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Roped-in boxer makes an impact
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Roped-in boxer makes an impact
A powerhouse prop whose sporting focus was boxing until last week was a surprise superstar of Wakatipu’s 48-19 White Horse Trophy win over Arrowtown in Queenstown on Saturday.
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Officer will miss camaraderie the most
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Officer will miss camaraderie the most
A departing Alexandra police officer who has spent more than 40 years on the job says he will miss the camaraderie more than anything.
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
What was described as a 16-lot farm park was also called "medium density housing" in a remote location, a hearing was told this week.
$540k boost for community hub
$540k boost for community hub
Residents of the Manuherikia and Ida valleys have been given a significant boost — $540,000 in funding has been granted by the Otago Community Trust to help build a new Manuherikia Valley Community...
Roadkill disposal part of maintenance
Roadkill disposal part of maintenance
Central Otago road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.
Conserving history
Conserving history
About 5000 ewes were on the move near Naseby on a glorious autumn day last week, while being drafted by shareholders of the Soldiers Syndicate and helpers.
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Supercars denies race decision
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Supercars denies race decision
Supercars is yet to confirm a second race in New Zealand has been allocated to Christchurch and no-one in Central Otago is throwing in the towel yet.
Preventing possums' passage from pests to potholes
Preventing possums' passage from pests to potholes
Central Otago road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Christchurch may have won the race to become New Zealand's second Supercars venue after Ruapuna park reportedly signed a multi-year agreement to host the event.
Board to approve stage 1 of expansion
Board to approve stage 1 of expansion
The first stage in developing the western side of Cromwell Cemetery will go to the Cromwell Community Board (CCB) for approval next month.
‘Hobby’ olive growers invited to community press
‘Hobby’ olive growers invited to community press
Many of Central Otago’s enthusiastic "hobby" olive growers have marked May 17 as the date when their careful pruning, watering, fertilising and harvesting will all seem worthwhile when they descend...
Mini owners make iconic run for children’s charity
Mini owners make iconic run for children’s charity
"There’s only one sure thing in this life, Blondini, and that’s doubt. I think."
Shorter days means the return of social hack, crampet curling
Shorter days means the return of social hack, crampet curling
With the days shortening and the temperatures falling, winter sports are something to be considered.
Fighters return home with medal haul from champs
Fighters return home with medal haul from champs
Seven Cromwell martial artists won 19 medals, 15 of which were gold, at the Global Taekwon-Do Championships in Melbourne Australia.
Healthcare needs focus of report
Healthcare needs focus of report
Backers of boosting health services in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago say there are opportunities to partner with private operators to enhance public health but the window will soon close.
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
The Ophir community is not going down without a fight over the future of its hall.