More entries being sought for Arts Gold Awards
More entries being sought for Arts Gold Awards
Organisers of the Arts Gold Awards are seeking more entries for the Central Otago arts event.
Liam Cavanagh
Panel puts painter's 'snapshot' of past on show
Panel puts painter's 'snapshot' of past on show
A heritage panel installed last week in Clyde features a rare watercolour depicting the town in its early gold-mining days.
One-off screening for Pink Floyd fans
One-off screening for Pink Floyd fans
Pink Floyd fans in Central Otago will get the chance to unite for a worldwide screening of a documentary made by Roger Waters, in Alexandra at the end of the month.
First Pumpkin Festival being planned
First Pumpkin Festival being planned
A former Christchurch resident is bringing the power of the pumpkin to Roxburgh.
Thumbs up for synthetic green
Thumbs up for synthetic green
The president of Cromwell's bowling club is ''chuffed'' with its new $200,000 bowling green.
They're tartan things up in the Teviot Valley
They're tartan things up in the Teviot Valley
Roxburgh had a wee celebration at the weekend. The annual Teviot Tartan Time united residents in the Teviot Valley with tartan kilts, scarves, shirts, jackets, tam o' shanters and more.
Late entries save contest
Late entries save contest
Last-minute entries have saved the Senior Blossom Festival Queen event from being cancelled, the organiser says.
Scots letter boxes highlight of fest
Scots letter boxes highlight of fest
Residents of Teviot Valley were getting into the Scottish spirit yesterday.
Organising committee decides not to hold festival next year
Organising committee decides not to hold festival next year
Organisers of Ranfurly's annual festival are mulling its future.
75% support after-hours GP proposal
75% support after-hours GP proposal
Seven rural general practices in Southland and Otago have opposed a new rural practice funding model that includes the centralisation of after-hours care in some areas.
Crossing call after vehicle hits bollard
Crossing call after vehicle hits bollard
Damage to a reflective bollard on a pedestrian refuge island in Alexandra has strengthened the resolve of parents who want a safer crossing installed nearby.
Gravel sprint at weekend
Gravel sprint at weekend
Gravel sprint enthusiasts in Central Otago are in for a treat this weekend.
Pole pranks perplex flag fan
Pole pranks perplex flag fan
The flag debate is provoking strong emotions, but no one in Letts Gully ever expected it to come to this.
Ice 'cocoons' help protect fruit
Ice 'cocoons' help protect fruit
Growers say frost-fighting has begun on Central Otago orchards, but it is too soon to say how the season is shaping up.
International short film festival on way
International short film festival on way
A global film event is coming to Central Otago - all the way from New York City.
Demon farewelled
Demon farewelled
Sheena Bell with Demon. IT was a bittersweet farewell for Sheena Bell and her dog and best friend, Demon.
Aid helps communities to rebuild after cyclone
Aid helps communities to rebuild after cyclone
Money raised in Central Otago for Cyclone Pam-affected residents in Vanuatu has been put to good use.
Plan to attack Lake Dunstan weed
Plan to attack Lake Dunstan weed
Lake Dunstan is getting its own long-term plan to deal with the weed lagarosiphon, pleasing the lake's guardians.
Everyone invited to reopening of station
Everyone invited to reopening of station
An opening date has been set for the restored Clyde Railway Station.
Doc considering options for land
Doc considering options for land
The Department of Conservation is considering whether to proceed with the disposal of reserve land above Clyde.