Performance closes schools’ arts festival
Performance closes schools’ arts festival
A two-week Festival of the Arts concluded on Wednesday evening with performances from eight schools in the Terrace School hall, in Alexandra.
Julie Asher
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Fire destroys $20,000 wine collection
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Fire destroys $20,000 wine collection
A Bannockburn vintner had a strong message for anyone living on rural properties after a fire destroyed his $20,000 collection of wine.
Sleepover a night of mischief, mayhem
Sleepover a night of mischief, mayhem
Vehicle heists, street racing and security sleeping on the job ... the Great Teddy Sleepover at the Alexandra and Cromwell libraries was anything but a snoozefest.
Drop-in sessions conclude
Drop-in sessions conclude
Parking was at a premium in Ophir’s main street on Friday as people gathered for the final Otago Regional Council drop-in session about its land and water regional plan (LWRP).
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Council procurement procedures criticised
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Council procurement procedures criticised
The Central Otago District Council has agreed to update a flawed procurement policy after a damning audit report.
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Firewood from Half Mile tree felling
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Firewood from Half Mile tree felling
The trees at Half Mile recreation reserve have been felled but the issue is still very much standing tall.
Family kayaks lake for a good cause
Family kayaks lake for a good cause
There was no visible blood but there was plenty of sweat and a few tears when a family kayaking team arrived at Dunstan Arm on Sunday.
Street party marks start of spring
Street party marks start of spring
Fairies, giant bubbles, aerial gymnasts and cultural dances entertained the crowd at the annual Cromwell Promotions street party and fireworks event on Sunday.
Family kayaks for a good cause
Family kayaks for a good cause
There was no visible blood but there was plenty of sweat and a few tears when a family kayaking team arrived at Dunstan Arm late yesterday morning.
Proposed community hub gets backing of board
Proposed community hub gets backing of board
Top-notch community facilities for Omakau inched a step forward this week when the Vincent Community Board approved support for the proposed plans.
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Lake kayak to help fund free skin cancer checks
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Lake kayak to help fund free skin cancer checks
A Clyde man floated his dream of making early detection of skin cancer freely available to everyone and his family has stuck in their oars to make it a reality.
Proposed solar farm sparks interest
Proposed solar farm sparks interest
Siting an environmentally friendly electricity supply in the Maniototo drew people from around Central Otago to a drop-in session in Ranfurly last week.
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Solar farm 'not a difficult decision'
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Solar farm 'not a difficult decision'
Siting an environmentally friendly electricity supply in the Maniototo drew people from around Central Otago to a drop-in session in Ranfurly yesterday.
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Proposal to protect dark skies
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Proposal to protect dark skies
The end is in sight for development group Naseby Vision’s efforts to future-proof the town’s dark skies.
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‘Passive’ reaction led to shortage
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‘Passive’ reaction led to shortage
A "passive" council response is one of multiple failings that led to an extended water shortage in the Maniototo in the height of summer, the Central Otago District Council heard last week.
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Some community grant applicants miss out
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Some community grant applicants miss out
Precedents and capital projects factored into rejected applications for funding at the Central Otago District Council meeting on Wednesday.
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Funds approved for aerodrome upgrade
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Funds approved for aerodrome upgrade
There were winners and losers at the Central Otago District Council meeting in Alexandra yesterday.
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Organisers elated with event’s success
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Organisers elated with event’s success
Smiling princesses, robotic cats and endless food could only mean the Alexandra Blossom Festival was taking over the town on Saturday.
Thousands gather for spring festivities despite weather
Thousands gather for spring festivities despite weather
It was like a sideshow alley conjuring trick as Saturday dawned fine and the temperature steadily rose as the day progressed.
No stopping festival today
No stopping festival today
The Alexandra Blossom Festival is all go today after last night’s events fell victim to the region’s wild weather.