Skyline effects upset group
Skyline effects upset group
A Lowburn action group is opposing a consent application for a building which would protrude into the area's skyline.
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Excavating weed trialled at lake
Excavating weed trialled at lake
The use of excavators to pull weeds out of Lake Dunstan could be adopted by Land In-formation New Zealand (Linz).
Dog sled pair say operation safe
Dog sled pair say operation safe
The pair behind a proposal for a dry-land dog sledding operation in Alexandra have addressed concerns about safety risks.
New way to dig up the weeds
New way to dig up the weeds
Excavators could be used more in the future to chip away at Lake Dunstan's weed.
Revamp to give Golden Gate a new lustre
Revamp to give Golden Gate a new lustre
A multimillion-dollar renovation will soon begin at Cromwell's Golden Gate Lodge in hopes of attracting more people into the town.
CO Health happy with agreement
CO Health happy with agreement
The new funding agreement reached with the Southern District Health Board should allow services at Dunstan Hospital to cope with the growing population of its area, Central Otago Health Services Ltd chairman Russell McGeorge says.
Country pub marks 130 years
Country pub marks 130 years
A small town at the end of the road bustled at the weekend as hotel patrons celebrated like it was 1886.
Naseby: 25 years celebrated outside
Naseby: 25 years celebrated outside
There's no better way to celebrate 25 years of ice than to have it carved up by ice hockey players.
Curling: Gallant young Maniototo team goes down fighting
Curling: Gallant young Maniototo team goes down fighting
Young Maniototo curlers fought hard in Naseby this weekend, but a clean sweep of wins went to the experienced play of the country's best.
On its way
On its way
Joel Thompson (13), of The Terrace School, Alexandra, concentrates as he throws a stone at the Central Otago Primary Schools' Curling Tournament in Alexandra yesterday.
Helping hand almost full-time
Helping hand almost full-time
Alexandra man John Devine's dedication to volunteering is recognised as he stands with wife Glenda after being named Runner Up Volunteer of The Year at the Ministry of Health Volunteer Awards in Christchurch recently.
Consent recommended
Consent recommended
A proposed Alexandra dog sledding operation has passed another hurdle.
Young players attracted to new hockey field
Young players attracted to new hockey field
With the clatter of hockey sticks growing louder in Central Otago, available turf is filling to capacity.
Consent sought for workers' housing
Consent sought for workers' housing
Another cherry orchard could be popping up near Cromwell.
Contest cancelled
Contest cancelled
One of two competitions showcasing the young talent in Central Otago's wine industry has been cancelled due to lack of contestants.
Camera car introduced
Camera car introduced
A vehicle-mounted speed camera has been introduced in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes districts to curb speeding in high-risk areas.
Courses to foster 'pride in your town'
Courses to foster 'pride in your town'
A programme teaching Cromwell history and culture has sparked interest in a district-wide version.
Elderly persons’ rent rises a 'worry'
Elderly persons’ rent rises a 'worry'
Rent increases in some Central Otago areas are worrying, Mayor Tony Lepper says, following steep rent hikes for some pensioner flats.
Mattress may be fire cause
Mattress may be fire cause
The blaze which gutted an unoccupied Alexandra house may have been started by a mattress leaned against a heater.
Board approves new $5.4m hall design
Board approves new $5.4m hall design
The Cromwell Memorial Hall redevelopment cost has reached $5.4million and the community board is chipping in for half.