Big return expected for sections
Big return expected for sections
The Central Otago District Council is set to reap several million dollars from a joint venture residential development proposed in Alexandra.
Pam Jones
Polytechnic visual arts programme excites
Polytechnic visual arts programme excites
Central Otago's arts sector says news Otago Polytechnic will offer a bachelor of visual arts programme at Cromwell is an ''exciting'' development for the community.
More extreme weather in 2099 forecast
More extreme weather in 2099 forecast
A report on the effects of climate change in Central Otago was not ''the oracle for climate change'' in the region but would be a valuable tool for future planning, the district council has heard.
Hall project's review means delays, costs
Hall project's review means delays, costs
Delays to the Cromwell Memorial Hall project could see it put back another two years and create significant reputational risk for the Cromwell Community Board, the Central Otago District Council's been told.
Station work earns award
Station work earns award
It now hosts pedal power, not locomotives. But the restored and repurposed Clyde Railway Station building represented a project of the highest order and one deserving of the national award it had received.
All four in crashed car drunk, police say
All four in crashed car drunk, police say
The 15-year-old driver of a vehicle that crashed near Alexandra on Saturday was so intoxicated he had trouble standing.
Determined to improve Maori health outcomes
Determined to improve Maori health outcomes
Uruuruwhenua Health manager Ricky Carr is the face of an organisation that seeks to provide equity and opportunities for Maori and all cultures. As its team expands with the addition of a new...
Board goes easy on Friday market
Board goes easy on Friday market
Alexandra's Friday food and produce market will be charged a special rate to keep operating but a new rate for all markets is to be considered next year.
Funding wanted for museum future study
Funding wanted for museum future study
A proposed feasibility study on the Clyde Historical Museum would help determine the future of the museum buildings, the Vincent Community Board (VCB) heard yesterday.
Province-wide response to warm weather
Province-wide response to warm weather
Shorts and sunnies were the order of the day throughout Otago yesterday.
Mayor cuts ties with business group
Mayor will no longer recognise business group
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says he is cutting ties with the Alexandra Clyde and Districts Business Group because of ''legal irregularities''.
Browned-off locals need to 'lighten up'
Browned-off locals need to 'lighten up'
Central Otago's mayor and deputy mayor say people need to ''lighten up'' about a satirical Facebook page that has listed Cromwell as one of the ''Top 5 Sh!ttiest Towns in New Zealand''.
Theatre to get upgrade
Theatre to get upgrade
A $235,000 upgrade of the Alexandra Memorial Theatre has been approved by the Vincent Community Board.
Couple 'gutted' after caravan trashed
Couple 'gutted' after caravan trashed
A Southland couple say they are "gutted'' about the vandalism of their holiday caravan, which was stored in Alexandra.
GPs urge caution over SDHB's new model
GPs urge caution over SDHB's new model
Two Central Otago GPs have urged caution about the Southern District Health Board's proposal to take some funding away from acute care and redirect it to primary care.
Theatre safety costs $235,000
Theatre safety costs $235,000
Upgrading the Alexandra Memorial Theatre to meet health and safety standards would cost about $235,000, a report has found.
Lower-cost option for sewerage
Lower-cost option for sewerage
About $5 million could be saved with a "plan B" Clyde sewerage system that would involve piping being installed from Clyde to the Alexandra plant, Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says.
Alzheimer’s study to focus on risk factors
Alzheimer’s study to focus on risk factors
A southern Alzheimer’s research project could be a game-changer in terms of prevention of the disease, those behind it say.
Mayor hopes bylaw will solve camper issues
Mayor hopes bylaw will solve camper issues
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan is hoping a proposal to develop a draft bylaw about irresponsible camping will help councils and visitors throughout the country.
Soldier who died grew up in Central
Soldier who died grew up in Central
A special forces member who died during a maritime counter-terrorism training exercise off Coromandel Peninsula grew up in Central Otago.