Plenty of candidates vying for board spot
Plenty of candidates vying for board spot
Cromwell residents are spoiled for choice, seven candidates having stepped forward to fill the remaining seat on the Cromwell Community Board.
Shannon Thomson
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Couple upset at state of cemetery
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Couple upset at state of cemetery
A South Canterbury couple is upset at the state of the Alexandra Cemetery, saying the Central Otago District Council needs to do better.
New twist to summer
New twist to summer
Wild weather whipped through Central Otago on Saturday evening with a tornado leaving a trail of chaos in its wake.
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Marina with 300 sections for Lake Dunstan
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Dunstan lakeside project proposed
A Central Otago quarry could be rezoned in order to establish a "comprehensive marina-style development" with 300 sections on Lake Dunstan.
Naseby group seeks council’s help with dark sky pitch
Naseby group seeks council’s help with dark sky pitch
As rural townships become more densely populated, one Central Otago village is seeking support from its local council to protect a particular treasure - the night sky.
Delay over Lake Onslow decision
Delay over Lake Onslow decision
Teviot Valley residents will have to wait until the new year for news on the future of Lake Onslow.
Deal reached over Kawarau Gorge cycle trail
Deal reached over Kawarau Gorge cycle trail
Plans for an ambitious cycle trail through the Kawarau Gorge have been green lit after objections from affected landowners have been resolved.
Author launches two picture books
Author launches two picture books
Six years may not seem a long time but in the world of children’s picture book writing, it can represent a whole generation of children.
Pasifika unite to celebrate Christmas
Pasifika unite to celebrate Christmas
There were tears of joy for Kusitina Colailago as Central Otago’s Pacific Island community gathered to celebrate Christmas at the weekend.
Walking 7km for Parkinson’s
Walking 7km for Parkinson’s
If there is anything Clyde man Stu Watson wants people to know about living with Parkinson’s disease, it is not to be afraid to talk to people, and to keep moving.
New supermarket finally opens in Alexandra
New supermarket finally opens in Alexandra
The long-awaited Alexandra Countdown is opening today.
Artist pays it forward; exhibition fundraiser
Artist pays it forward; exhibition fundraiser
An exhibition featuring works of artist Alan Waters is sowing in to the future of young artists.
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Leading the board again
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Leading the board again
Experience returns to the helm of the Cromwell Community Board with Anna Harrison reappointed as chairwoman.
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Fleeting kiwi encounter wins award
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Fleeting kiwi encounter wins award
A passion for exploring the outdoors and capturing wildlife is opening doors for a Cromwell man.
Cromwell school’s hall a multipurpose space
Cromwell school’s hall a multipurpose space
It has been 10 years in the making, but children at Cromwell Primary School finally have a new school hall.
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Flying visit: kaka sets up in back yard kowhai tree
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Flying visit: kaka sets up in back yard kowhai tree
An uninvited guest has made itself at home in Joyce Mooney’s back yard — but she has no complaints.
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ORC taking aim at rabbits
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ORC taking aim at rabbits
Rabbit numbers are in the spotlight again as rabbits breed like, well, rabbits.
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Younger members at helm in Vincent
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Younger members at helm in Vincent
History was made as the Central Otago District Council’s youngest-ever elected member was sworn in.
Kapa haka a celebration of togetherness
Kapa haka a celebration of togetherness
Cromwell children and their whanau gathered in a celebration of community and kapa haka this week.
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Forging links between employers and pupils
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Forging links between employers and pupils
Cromwell College recently played matchmaker to students and employers in the hopes of finding the perfect fit.