‘Perfect set-up’ for hoar frost across region
As promised, Central Otago woke to picture postcard-like hoar frost conditions yesterday.
Jared Morgan
Hoar frost in Central; temps drop to -10degC
Hoar frost in Central; temps drop to minus 10
Central Otago woke to hoar frost conditions this morning, while up the road in Omarama the temperature plunged to a bone-chilling -10.9degC.
Winter chill indicates hoar frost
Winter chill indicates hoar frost
The shortest day also marked the coldest day so far this winter across Central Otago with conditions ripe for the hoar frosts the region is famed for.
Fresh banners issue flagged
Fresh banners issue flagged
How might the community express the Teviot Valley’s identity within Central Otago in the form of new street banners in Roxburgh and how might it fund them?
Car that plunged into river lost, but driver fine
Car that plunged into river lost, but driver fine
A search has failed to locate the car that plunged into the Clutha River near the Roxburgh Dam earlier this week, but the driver has been found safe and well.
Driver found safe and well; no plans to recover car
Driver found safe and well; no plans to recover car
The driver of a car thought to have gone into the Clutha River near the Roxburgh Dam has been found safe and well, but there is no sign of the vehicle.
Search on for vehicle in Clutha
Search on for vehicle in Clutha
A search is under way for a vehicle believed to be submerged in the Clutha River near the Roxburgh Dam.
Search on for vehicle in Clutha
Search on for vehicle in Clutha
A search is under way for a vehicle believed to be submerged in the Clutha River near the Roxburgh Dam.
Heritage, arts trusts among grant recipients
Heritage, arts trusts among grant recipients
Community grants totalling more than $140,000 have been approved by the Central Otago District Council to help support a range of activities across the region.
Transformer’s epic journey through Lindis
Transformer’s epic journey through Lindis
There was more than meets eye when Clyde Dam took delivery of the first of five replacement transformers yesterday.
Second reservoir may be part of pumped hydro scheme
Second reservoir may be part of pumped hydro scheme
A second reservoir to pump water to Lake Onslow without affecting the flow of the Clutha River is being looked at as part of an investigation into a pumped hydro scheme.
Changes to district plan rules
Changes to district plan rules
The Central Otago district plan is about to get a shake-up.
$140K in community grants approved; streamlining of process discussed
$140K in community grants approved; streamlining of process discussed
District-wide community grants totalling more than $140,000 have been approved by the Central Otago District Council.
Water users given options
Water users given options
Who pays for bringing a once private water scheme up to national drinking water standards?
Councillors agree to adopt integrated planning approach
Councillors agree to adopt integrated planning approach
Growth in the Teviot Valley is to be mapped for the next 30 years and beyond.
Man finds his ute ablaze in Alexandra street
Man finds his ute ablaze in Alexandra street
Police are investigating after a ute was destroyed by fire opposite the Central Otago District Council headquarters in Alexandra early yesterday.
Colours of Ukraine repainted
Colours of Ukraine repainted
The Ukrainian flag has been reinstated on a sign between Alexandra and Clyde after a "zwastika" representing support for the Russian invasion of the country was painted out.
Mediation held to discuss cycle trail in Kawarau Gorge
Mediation held to discuss cycle trail in Kawarau Gorge
Legal wrangling over the expansion of Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes’ network of cycle trails has yet to be resolved after the parties went to mediation on Thursday.
Area’s ageing road bridges on agenda
Area’s ageing road bridges on agenda
The state of Central Otago’s ageing road bridges, and how to fix them came into focus at this week’s Central Otago District Council meeting.
Police not taking further action regarding complaint
Police not taking further action regarding complaint
Police are taking no further action on a complaint against the management of the Clyde Holiday Park.