Lakeside site fees a possibility
Lakeside site fees a possibility
Campers may be charged a fee for using lakeside sites in Central Otago this summer.
Pam Jones
'I've gained so much more than I've ever given'
Volunteering seen as its own reward
Alexandra volunteer Jan Pessione’s hard work and humility have been recognised in a national award that honours her volunteering and compassion. She talks to Pam Jones.
'Real rate' increase of 4.1% approved
'Real rate' increase of 4.1% approved
An increase in Central Otago rates revenue of 5.6% for the coming financial year was approved by Central Otago district councillors after a low-key discussion yesterday.
Cemetery research investigation proposed by university
Cemetery research investigation proposed by university
A historic Central Otago cemetery could be the next site of a University of Otago research project that locates unknown graves and provides forensic detail of unidentified remains.
'Shocking' drivers crossing centre line
'Shocking' drivers crossing centre line
Some "shocking" driving in the Kawarau Gorge has prompted a plea from Central Otago police for motorists to follow basic driving rules and stay on the correct side of the road.
Historic store on the market
Historic store on the market
Oturehua's historic general store business is for sale, but its owners are not sure what they will do after it is sold.
Councillor subject of conduct code inquiry
District councillor subject of conduct code investigation
Central Otago district councillor Victoria Bonham is facing a code of conduct investigation that will be discussed by councillors tomorrow.
Gilchrist's Store business for sale
Gilchrist's Store business for sale
Central Otago’s historic Gilchrist's Store business in Oturehua is for sale.
Anti-bird measures to protect equipment
Anti-bird measures to protect equipment
Romantic interludes are all very well.
Channelling their energy
Channelling their energy
Alexandra Primary School pupils at the Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery as they prepare to deliver a workshop during the inaugural Central Otago primary school writers’ festival.
$140m business park to follow
$140m business park to follow
A $10 million accommodation complex being built on the outskirts of Cromwell will be followed by another $140 million "high end" development nearby, the developer behind the projects says.
Project reveals need for more research into soil fungi
Project reveals need for more research into soil fungi
The biggest finding from a citizens' science study being done in Central Otago might be how much more work on the research topic needs to be done, one of the scientists involved in the project says.
Community of writers to host retreat
Community of writers to host retreat
They all live on the same street, drawing inspiration daily from the Hawkdun Range standing guard at the end of the road.
Irrigation project put on hold
Irrigation project put on hold
The proposed $60 million-$70 million Falls Dam irrigation project has been put on hold because of uncertainty over broader water issues facing Central Otago.
Call to reassess funding of effluent disposal sites
Call to reassess funding of effluent disposal sites
The funding model for effluent disposal sites is unfair, an Otago regional councillor says.
Mysterious space radar facility build on target
Mysterious space radar facility build on target
A Central Otago space radar is on track to start cleaning up space soon, but the location of the facility is not known - yet.
Outreach pooch Petal and pal to be library regulars
Outreach pooch Petal and pal to be library regulars
An outreach programme bringing smiles to the faces of Alexandra rest-home residents is being expanded to other generations.
Highways meeting 'light on detail'
Highways meeting 'light on detail'
The response to concerns about "appalling" state highways in Central Otago is a bit light on detail, the Central Otago district councillor who raised the concerns says.
Police, company investigating crash
Police, transport company investigating truck crash
An investigation is under way after a truck crashed near Tarras yesterday morning, closing the highway for almost six hours.
No prosecution over tree-trimming death
No prosecution over tree-trimming death
No-one will be prosecuted in relation to the death of a Maniototo man following a tree-trimming incident in Ranfurly in January, a WorkSafe spokesman has confirmed.