$10m winery in receivership
$10m winery in receivership
A $10 million Cromwell winery has been put into receivership, owing millions of dollars to creditors.
Diane Brown
Looking good for seasonal workers
Looking good for seasonal workers
Central Otago's Seasonal Solutions agency is way ahead of the Government when it comes to employing and looking after seasonal workers, according to Seasonal Solutions director Basil Goodman.
Shearing pinnacle
Shearing pinnacle
The cream of New Zealand's shearers and woolhandlers will compete in the New Zealand Merino Championships in Alexandra this weekend.
Football team defies odds
Football team defies odds
Central Otago's 11th grade football team is flying high after going from being the underdog to winning its grade championships at Nelson yesterday.
Raggedy Range subdivision application refused
Raggedy Range subdivision application refused
An application to subdivide land on the Raggedy Range has been refused by the Central Otago District Council.
Fierce storm delays start of parade (+ pics)
Fierce storm delays start of parade (+ pics)
The arrival of a fierce storm on Saturday morning bringing arctic temperatures and low-level snow put a scare into the organisers of the Alexandra Blossom Festival parade, scheduled to start at midday.
Team effort key to float-making
Team effort key to float-making
After more than 230 hours of blood and sweat, but not too many tears, this year's Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade Blossom Festival float was revealed on Thursday night.
Honour for man behind major projects
Honour for man behind major projects
An Alexandra businessman was honoured for his foresight and determination in bringing some of the community's major projects to completion in a surprise announcement at the Central Otago Community Awards this week.
Doc files claim for easement
Doc files claim for easement
The Minister of Conservation is taking Molyneux Estate and the Central Otago District Council (CODC) to court over an unpaid $100,000 bill for a water easement in Alexandra. The Alexandra District Court has confirmed a date has been set for December 5.
Senior queen crowned at Blossom Festival
Senior queen crowned at Blossom Festival
This year's Alexandra Blossom Festival was off to a great start yesterday with the crowning of the Alexandra Senior Blossom Festival Queen at the Cellar Door in Alexandra.
Artistic victory
Artistic victory
Clyde artist Neil Driver has won the top prize at this year's SBS Blossom Festival art awards.
Historian gets special award
Historian gets special award
Central Otago historian Prof John McCraw was last night honoured for his work to preserve the district's history.
Ban on business vehicles disappoints
Ban on business vehicles disappoints
Confusion about the rules for the annual Blossom Festival Parade in Alexandra has led to a few businesses being disappointed to find they are not allowed to drive their vehicles in the parade this Saturday.
No big secret to centegenarian's success
No big secret to centegenarian's success
Eva Galbraith turns 100 years old tomorrow but does not believe she has done anything special to live to such an old age.
CODC chief to pass on mantle
CODC chief to pass on mantle
Central Otago District Council chief executive John Cooney will step down from the role when his contract expires on January 7, 2009.
Board approves funding for Molyneux Park study
Board approves funding for Molyneux Park study
Molyneux Park looks set to undergo a major redvelopment, with the Vincent Community Board approving $36,000 for a feasibility study of a concept design for recreational facilities.
No blowing down this ecohouse of straw
No blowing down this ecohouse of straw
Building ecologically friendly houses is becoming popular in Central Otago. Alexandra reporter Diane Brown takes a look at three different forms of houses and finds out why their owners have chosen them.
New home in keeping with nature and truly their own
New home in keeping with nature and truly their own
Building ecologically friendly houses is becoming popular in Central Otago. Alexandra reporter Diane Brown takes a look at three different forms of houses and finds out why their owners have chosen them.
Real estate staff in winning form
Real estate staff in winning form
PGG Wrightson's Central Otago real estate sales staff have been recognised in the company's national awards.
Aerated concrete gives better insulation
Aerated concrete gives better insulation
Building ecologically friendly houses is becoming popular in Central Otago. Alexandra reporter Diane Brown takes a look at three different forms of houses and finds out why their owners have chosen them.