Vintage swap meet a dream come true
Vintage swap meet a dream come true
The people of Naseby and the surrounding districts turned out in force on Saturday for what was described as the biggest event in the town since the 125th jubilee in 1996.
Diane Brown
Optimism for art sales total
Optimism for art sales total
Art lovers opened their wallets wide at Friday night's second "Under the Hammer" art auction in Cromwell.
Community response divided on swimming pool project
Community response divided on swimming pool project
Roxburgh residents have made a strong response to the proposed new swimming pool for the town. Of 73 submissions received, 38 were opposed, 34 in favour and one neutral.
Artist fulfils childhood dream
Artist fulfils childhood dream
Maxine Williams was a late starter in the art world but she's certainly making up for lost time now, Diane Brown reports.
Agreement reached on land for wastewater plant
Agreement reached on land for wastewater plant
An interim agreement has been reached between the Central Otago District Council and Claudleigh Estate vineyard on issues surrounding the redesignation of land at Clyde for a wastewater treatment plant.
Top spot may reopen
Top spot may reopen
The popular picnicking and tramping spot at Conroys dam near Alexandra could reopen for summer if all goes according to plan.
Apple growers' returns to rise
Apple growers' returns to rise
Apple growers in Central Otago are looking forward to higher returns this season.
Rock guide published
Rock guide published
Visitors and residents of Central Otago now have a comprehensive guide to the district's rock formations.
99 % oppose subdivision at reservoir
99 % oppose subdivision at reservoir
An application to subdivide more than 900ha on the eastern shore of the Poolburn reservoir in the hills above the head of the Ida Valley has drawn extensive opposition.
Rail trail signs pact welcomed
Rail trail signs pact welcomed
Otago Central Rail Trail users will not be left without directions when it comes to finding their way to the nearest refreshments or to their accommodation, now that an agreement has been reached between business operators and the Department of Conservation (Doc).
Tours help tell Central stories
Tours help tell Central stories
A new tour package is on offer to visitors to Central Otago.
Golden opportunity panning out well
Golden opportunity panning out well
It has taken four years since the first seed of a gold-panning venture was planted, but after two solid years of dealing with red tape, the Roxburgh-based venture has come to fruition.
Others seek water from Clutha River
Others seek water from Clutha River
Securing a water supply from the Clutha River before Contact Energy "does what they want to do at Beaumont" was one of the suggestions at yesterday's Otago Regional Council water forum at Ettrick.
Support for dams appeal
Support for dams appeal
Initial indications show strong support for an appeal by the New Zealand and Otago Fish and Game councils to prevent dams being built on the Nevis River.
Bowlers become coaches
Bowlers become coaches
With more young people taking up bowls and the older generation being spurred on by the new enthusiasm, coaching is beginning to play a significant role in the game of lawn bowls.
First-time winner takes Merino Shears
First-time winner takes Merino Shears
Te Kuiti shearer James Fagan could not contain his delight on Saturday night when he won this year's Merino Shears open shearing title.
Shears still clicking, event in full throttle
Shears still clicking, event in full throttle
The shearing fraternity was out in force in Alexandra yesterday for the beginning of the two-day Merino Wool shearing championships.
No pulling the wool over their eyes
No pulling the wool over their eyes
Modern farm girls know what they want and are not afraid to go out and get it.
Working for a song
Working for a song
Ross Calverley loves to sing classical music, and his passion has earned him a place in the New Zealand Youth Choir on the back of his two-year stint in the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir.
Extension granted resource consent
Extension granted resource consent
Consent has been granted for the Hurd Property Partnership to extend a historic building known as Pitches Store in the Ophir heritage precinct.