Jared Morgan

Grant beyond budget refused

A grant to a group interested in ecological restoration in and around Cromwell has been declined because the requested funds exceeded budget.

The silence of the lambs

As far as casting calls for extras go, this is unusual.

Board backs reserve land sale

A recommendation for the purchase of reserve land to make way for the expansion of Cromwell New World will be presented to the Central Otago District Council.

Rink’s season under way after some time on ice

Manager Ewan Kirk and his team are ready for a busy couple of weeks at the Maniototo Curling...

Rink’s season under way after some time on ice

In Naseby, it is cold inside too.

Challenge to minister on power for Clyde

Challenge to minister on power for Clyde

Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has called on Energy Minister Megan Woods to direct the Electricity Authority to review Aurora Energy’s ability to supply electricity to Clyde.

Aurora’s ‘bog standard’ reply concerning refund angers further

Eade Gallery owner Melanie Eade. Photo: Jared Morgan

Aurora’s ‘bog standard’ reply concerning refund angers further

A "bog standard" response offering Clyde businesses a one-month line charge refund and recommending they buy generators has caused further anger towards Aurora Energy.

Busts disrupt Central and Lakes drugs trade: police

Busts disrupt Central and Lakes drugs trade: police

Two German nationals in Queenstown and two Alexandra women are expected to reappear in court on Monday following a string of drug busts this week.

Becoming principal digital in lockdown

New Poolburn School principal Melissa Gare’s start in the job was interrupted by Covid-19...

Becoming principal digital in lockdown

The Covid-19 pandemic was a test for everyone involved in education and for a first-time principal that could have posed a challenge. But for new Poolburn School head Melissa Gare it was a case of "challenge accepted".

33-year lease for community hall land

33-year lease for community hall land

A lease agreement for council reserve land at the Kyeburn Hall has been approved by the Maniototo Community Board.

Heritage protection project gets funding from board

Preserving historical sites from destruction is at the centre of a "modest" $2500 grant to the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust.

‘We’re tiny, why do we need it?’: timed parking proposal questioned

‘We’re tiny, why do we need it?’: timed parking proposal questioned

Proposed 120-minute parking limits in Ranfurly’s business area have been rejected.

Outage outrage: firm’s response called ‘pathetic’

Aurora Energy’s slow response to Clyde businesses left out of pocket by the almost nine-hour power outage to the town has been labelled "disappointing".

Middle-class hit predicted

The new Central Otago sub-area supervisor, Senior Sergeant Clint Wright, settles into his new job...

Middle-class hit predicted

Central Otago needs to brace for "middle-class" beneficiaries and spikes in family violence as the impact of Covid-19 begins to bite.

Military flying stranded workers home

There are more than 3000 New Zealanders in high-risk countries. Photo: Getty Images

Military flying stranded workers home

Military flights have been deployed to repatriate seasonal workers from Vanuatu stranded in Central Otago and wider New Zealand.

Long Sport Otago role comes to end

Bill Godsall will hang up his hat as Sport Otago Central Otago co-ordinator today. PHOTO: JARED...

Long Sport Otago role comes to end

Nineteen years is a long time in sport and for Bill Godsall it is time to take things a bit easier.

Retailers join forces to bill Aurora over power cut

Sarah Sisson and Rebecca McNaughton of Clyde home design store and gallery Folklore are counting...

Retailers join forces to bill Aurora over power cut

Clyde retailers plan to join the town’s hospitality sector and other businesses in billing Aurora Energy for revenue lost due to Sunday’s unscheduled blackout.