Discharge investigated
Discharge investigated
Ponds at Cromwell’s new wastewater plant took five weeks to recover from a suspected industrial discharge in Lake Dunstan last year, the Central Otago District Council has confirmed.
Pam Jones
Te Papa link with collection formalised
Te Papa link with collection formalised
Te Papa's interest in the Eden Hore fashion collection validates the Central Otago District Council’s (CODC) decision to purchase it, councillors say.
Investigation into Ranfurly tree-trimming fall death
Investigation into Ranfurly tree-trimming fall death
Worksafe is investigating after a 59-year-old Maniototo man was killed while trimming a tree in Ranfurly last weekend.
$8.4m in master plan spending on table
$8.4m in master plan spending on table
Residents are being faced with spending some "big dollars" as the Cromwell Community Board considers budgeting $8.4 million for the first round of projects arising from the Cromwell master plan.
Mt Difficulty consent allows for 80-seat restaurant
Mt Difficulty consent allows for 80-seat restaurant
The granting of land use consent for a multimillion-dollar expansion of the Mt Difficulty cellar door and restaurant complex is "great news", general manager and winemaker Matt Dicey says.
Hot night in Dunedin: 28degC at 2am
Hot night in Dunedin: 28degC at 2am
If you struggled to sleep in Dunedin last night it might be because temperatures peaked at 28degC at 2am, but relief has arrived.
American young gun in action
American young gun in action
A young driver garnering international attention is predicted to turn some heads at the Central Motor Speedway this week.
Henderson House residency timing 'serendipitous'
Henderson House residency timing 'serendipitous'
Auckland artist Dick Frizzell will be the next artist in residence at Alexandra's Henderson House - the timing of which is "serendipitous", he says.
Green light for Wooing Tree development
Green light for Wooing Tree development
The way has been cleared for Cromwell's Wooing Tree vineyard to be turned into an intensive residential subdivision, after a plan change that would allow the subdivision has been signed off.
Residency leaves big impression
Residency leaves big impression
Departing Henderson House artists-in-residence Gregory O’Brien and Jenny Bornholdt say they were ‘‘unprepared’’ for the lasting impact Central Otago would have on them.
Attention turns to Henderson House grounds
Attention turns to Henderson House grounds
About $300,000 will be spent on the final part of a three-stage redevelopment at Alexandra's Henderson House.
Water use dips due to spring rainfall
Water use dips due to spring rainfall
High spring rainfall has had a marked effect on Central Otago water use, causing a 35% drop in water used from Cromwell and Alexandra's water treatment plants from the previous year.
Artist now sees bigger picture
Artist now sees bigger picture
During a time in her life when she has been required to slow down, Central Otago artist Annemarie Hope-Cross has reflected on the value of being still and allowing healing in all forms. She tells...
Northlake plans bigger again with hotel
Northlake plans bigger again with hotel
Plans for a 113-room hotel with a restaurant, bar and gym facilities have been added to the Northlake development in Wanaka.
Outage umbrella a warning
Outage umbrella a warning
The mystery of Mary Poppins has been solved - sort of.
Cavalcade organisers wary of fire risk
Cavalcade organisers wary of fire risk
Organisers are working hard to minimise fire risk at this year's Otago Goldfields Trust Cavalcade.
Sports legends gather for golf
Sports legends gather for golf
Golfers at the weekend’s Legends tournament in Cromwell could have been forgiven for thinking they were in the wrong place.
Figurative hood ornament most alluring
Figurative hood ornament most alluring
Never mind what’s under the bonnet of Norman Fisher’s 1966 Pontiac Parisienne — it’s what’s on top that is the real point of difference.
Huge community and sporting contributions acknowledged
Huge community and sporting contributions acknowledged
Cromwell's Michael Paardekooper has been remembered for his "colossal" contribution to Central Otago and the example he has set for service to community.
‘E coli’ at warning levels in many areas
‘E coli’ at warning levels in many areas
Summer water quality readings in Southland are "unfortunately" similar to last summer and the sources of some high E. coli levels are being investigated, Environment Southland ecosystem response...