More toilets to help tourists
More toilets to help tourists
Tarras will have two extra portable toilets to serve busting travellers over the busy summer period.
Jono Edwards
Rodeos expect good crowds
Rodeos expect good crowds
The Maniototo Rodeo expects boosted numbers for its second outing.
Locals get the lowdown on space research centre
Locals get the lowdown on space research centre
An information session in Alexandra will give locals the rundown on the $15 million space-based research centre coming to the town.
Cherries for Christmas, but expensive
Cherries for Christmas, but expensive
Orchardists are hopeful there will be enough cherries for Christmas, but buyers can expect to pay a pretty penny for the good stuff.
Positive response to sluicings conservation plan
Positive response to sluicings conservation plan
Initial sentiment from some Bannockburn locals towards restoring an historic building and dam in the town seem positive and a plan could be finalised early next year.
Long service awards presented
Long service awards presented
Police officers and a speed camera operator have been recognised with long service awards.
Tonnes of tomes
Tonnes of tomes
Alexandra Rotary Book Sale organisers are shifting books by the crateful to help quench holidaymakers' thirst for reading material.
Opponents of venture cite security concerns
Opponents of venture cite security concerns
Concerns proposed small-scale accommodation for travellers and seasonal workers in Queensberry will encourage theft are ''derogatory and insulting'', an Alexandra surveyor says.
Life a lot less woolly for Mr T
A life less woolly for Mr T
A fine-wool sheep now has a load off its shoulders after being relieved of its 21kg fleece.
Trust to lay out renovation options
Trust to lay out renovation options
Public enthusiasm will help determine how much work will be done to restore an historic stone cottage and dam near Bannockburn.
Bomber Command veteran a survivor
Bomber Command veteran a survivor
As well as 36 missions and 956 hours flying, a World War 2 Bomber Command wireless operator from Cromwell has also clocked 100 years.
Enter a Christmas story competition
Christmas tales celebrating diversity competition
Everyone's favourite red-nosed reindeer will be the inspiration for New Zealand children to write Christmas stories endorsing acceptance and diversity.
Blossom Festival surplus $30,500
Blossom Festival surplus $30,500
The Alexandra Blossom Festival is in the black seven years running.
Old cemetery to be considered for new burials
Old cemetery to be considered for new burials
A Nevis Valley cemetery thought to have been officially closed since the 1940s could become operational again after ground testing.
Restricted fire season
Restricted fire season
A uniform restricted fire season will be imposed throughout Otago fire zones this weekend as vegetation flourishing after recent rain dries out.
Wine event decision deferred
Wine event decision deferred
The Cromwell Community Board is holding out on further seed funding for a proposed Cromwell wine and food event until it talks to the wine industry.
Young farmers to inherit bowling club
Young farmers to inherit bowling club
The Millers Flat bowling club will have a new lease of life after being passed down to the next generation.
Council cadetships for highschool leavers
Council cadetships for highschool leavers
The Central Otago District Council is hoping to add "vibrancy" to local government by recruiting young blood.
Wanaka lodge application opposed
Lodge application opposed
Opponents of proposed tourist accommodation in Wanaka say it will create noise, negatively impact the landscape and create lights akin to "Battlestar Galactica" during functions.
'Bit of fun' earns award for young film-makers
'Bit of fun' earns award for young film-makers
A short film from Roxburgh pupils exploring teenage mental health has gained national acclaim.