Wooing Tree application strikes opposition
Wooing Tree application strikes opposition
A land rezoning application by a Cromwell vineyard has been opposed by 24 submissions and supported by 17.
Jono Edwards
CAA takes notice of crash report criticism
CAA takes notice of crash report criticism
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says it will make changes to its protocols after conceding its investigation into the death of a Te Anau pilot "could have been better managed and conducted".
Brunch to thank businesses in school sponsor programme
Brunch to thank businesses in school sponsor programme
Cromwell College pupils would not have the opportunities they do without local businesses, which have chipped in $400,000 over eight years towards everything from 3-D printers to staff, its...
Waste problem alert issued
Waste problem alert issued
The Central Otago District Council will have to raise rates if residents continue to contaminate their wheelie bins.
‘Light Up Winter’
‘Light Up Winter’
More than 300 lanterns may light up Cromwell’s night sky at an upcoming winter event.
New principal settles in
New principal settles in
Considering its size, small Central Otago township Tarras garners a lot of attention, whether it be for exceptionally woolly sheep or toilet troubles.
Clean-up starts in the cold
Clean-up starts in the cold
The weather calmed in parts of the Maniototo affected by flooding and heavy snow during the weekend, but residents are preparing for more of the same.
Parts of Central 'badly affected'
Parts of Central 'badly affected'
Roads in Central Otago have been badly affected due to heavy rain, snow and ice.
Maps give children time outside with nature
Maps give children time outside with nature
Some Otago children will be able to earn medals while connecting with nature through a Department of Conservation initiative which is spreading to the regions.
Towns breaching air standards
Towns breaching air standards
Some Otago towns are again regularly exceeding recommended air pollution levels this winter, as the regional council composes a new air quality strategy to try to curb the problem.
Orchard growers awarded honour by peers
Orchard growers awarded honour by peers
''Exceptional circumstances'' means two Teviot Valley orchardists have received a national honour usually only awarded once a year.
Call for modern community spaces
Call for modern community spaces
Omakau and Manuherikia Valley residents are being asked what community spaces are needed in the area as the future of the local hall and rugby clubrooms hangs in the balance.
Power coming from North
Power coming from North
Continued low inflows into Clutha River hydro-electric dams have forced generator Contact Energy to turn to North Island gas plants to fill the gap.
Maniototo Plunket reassured about funds
Maniototo Plunket reassured about funds
The coffers of Maniototo Plunket will not be dipped into to aid failing groups, as was feared before the restructuring of its parent organisation.
Trades hub to be built
Trades hub to be built
A hub hosting new trades courses is the latest announcement in a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Otago Polytechnic's Cromwell campus.
Cold brings bonspiel closer
Cold brings bonspiel closer
A national bonspiel is "possible" after frigid temperatures in the Maniototo, but those in the know are reluctant to jinx it.
Women leading the charge in viticulture contest
Women leading the charge in viticulture contest
The women of Central Otago's wine industry will this week prove viticulture is no longer just a man's game.
Owner thankful van, trailer located
Owner thankful van, trailer located
A Cromwell man has thanked the community for their support following the theft of his van and trailer containing a large inflatable ride, which were found down a bank.
$45,000 for hall project
$45,000 for hall project
The long road to the restoration of Bannockburn's community hall is is almost over with the announcement of a $45,000 grant.
There's cold, then there's -12degC
There's cold, then there's -12degC
While -9degC would be considered unbearable for most people, it is not out of the ordinary for Ophir resident Sam Leask.