Community boards make recommendations on plan
Community boards make recommendations on plan
The Central Otago District Council (CODC) will meet on Tuesday to consider proposals worth millions of dollars from its communities.
Jared Morgan
Naseby pair celebrated for coming so close
Naseby pair celebrated for coming so close
Courtney Smith and Anton Hood flew back to New Zealand last night having fallen just short of qualifying New Zealand for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
First female Maori commander for Otago Lakes Central
First female Maori commander for Otago Lakes Central
A powerful haka performed by her nephews punctuated a powhiri to formally induct the Otago Lakes Central policing area’s first female and Maori commander.
‘Nothing like going to the cinema’
‘Nothing like going to the cinema’
When Sam Neill is at home he simply blends in, shunning the spotlight for the serenity of his vineyard and farm Two Paddocks in Earnscleugh near Alexandra.
Boards settle on messages to CODC
Boards settle on messages to CODC
Large-scale projects have largely been given the go-ahead by Central Otago community boards after a series of meetings to hear submissions on the district’s long-term plan wrapped up yesterday.
Board backs riverside park, community hub projects
Board backs riverside park, community hub projects
The two key issues considered from public submissions to the Central Otago District Council’s long-term plan proved the most straightforward for the Vincent Community Board yesterday.
BNZ sets date to close branch
BNZ sets date to close branch
A date has now been set for the closure of the Cromwell branch of the Bank of New Zealand.
Lake protest fallout rumbles on
Lake protest fallout rumbles on
The fallout from a short-lived protest on Lake Dunstan at Cromwell continues almost a week after it was set up to coincide with the official public opening of the Lake Dunstan Cycling and Walking...
Duck-shooter case to be heard in June
Duck-shooter case to be heard in June
A central Otago man arrested in relation to a duck-shooting incident that mildly injured two women has been remanded to appear in the Alexandra District Court next month.
First cyclists thrilled to try Lake Dunstan biking/walking trail
First cyclists thrilled to try Lake Dunstan biking/walking trail
Brian Thomson was first across the finish line and led the cyclists singing the praises of New Zealand’s newest cycle trail at its opening on Saturday.
Removal of placards stops lake protest making contact
Removal of placards stops lake protest making contact
Freedom of speech?
Childhood of abuse spelled out
Childhood of abuse spelled out
Toni Jarvis’ physical wounds have long healed but the emotional injuries are still raw.
Merino Shears founder looking forward to 60th anniversary
Merino Shears founder looking forward to 60th anniversary
The New Zealand Merino Shears turns 60 in October and front and centre at the celebrations will be one of its founders.
Museum assistance decision deferred
Museum assistance decision deferred
A request for financial support from a Central Otago museum and art gallery will be considered as part of restructuring proposal later this year.
Landowners praised for making Lake Dunstan track possible
Landowners praised for making Lake Dunstan track possible
Landowners who granted easements to allow the Lake Dunstan Cycle and Walking Trail to go ahead have been credited as heroes.
'Dangerous' anti-vax leaflets spur reminder from agency
'Dangerous' anti-vax leaflets spur reminder from agency
A group which distributes allegedly misleading information about Covid-19 vaccination is targeting Central Otago.
Shotgun pellets hit walkers; warning justified, woman says
Shotgun pellets hit walkers; warning justified, woman says
An Alexandra woman says the case of two women hit by shotgun pellets fired by duck-shooters on the Clutha River near Alexandra at the weekend was inevitable.
By-election a chance to ‘try before you buy’
By-election a chance to ‘try before you buy’
Nominations are being called for the Cromwell Community Board by-election following the shock resignation of sitting member Robin Dicey last week.
New space for maternity services opening in town
New space for maternity services opening in town
Maternity services in Wanaka are on the move.
Feedback sought on orchard industry project
Feedback sought on orchard industry project
After every operation comes the debrief, and the organisers of Operation Cromwell Harvest are seeking feedback on its work to obtain — and keep — workers on Central Otago orchards.