Career change 'appealed'
Career change 'appealed'
New Central Otago District Council chief executive Phil Melhopt needs no convincing about the attractions of his new home.
Lynda van Kempen
Menswear in wool awards
Menswear in wool awards
A menswear category has been added to this year's WoolOn creative fashion event which will conclude the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Ambulance carpool plan stalls
Ambulance carpool plan stalls
Dunstan Hospital's plans for a pool of volunteer drivers as a backup when an ambulance is unavailable have stalled.
35-year waste water permit sought for Alexandra
35-year waste water permit sought for Alexandra
The Central Otago District Council is seeking a 35-year permit to continue discharging treated wastewater from Alexandra into the Clutha River.
Officer's vehicle targeted by vandal
Officer's vehicle targeted by vandal
Ranfurly's dog control officer has had her car "keyed" prompting a warning from the Central Otago District Council that intimidation tactics will not work.
Plan submissions pour in
Plan submissions pour in
Tennis courts, golf, relocating Cromwell's information centre and redeveloping Molyneux Park are the main issues covered in submissions to the Central Otago District Council's long term plan.
Luxury mai-mai prime waterfront property
Luxury mai-mai prime waterfront property
It only happens once a year, but it's better than Christmas.
Alexandra pub brawls spark police warning
Alexandra pub brawls spark police warning
Several incidents of disorderly behaviour by intoxicated patrons of Alexandra hotels during the weekend prompted police to warn yesterday they plan to take the matter up with the Liquor Licensing Authority and hotel management.
Coroner questions lpg heater's safety
Coroner questions lpg heater's safety
Four deaths in the past eight years involving elderly people using lpg cabinet heaters highlighted how unsafe the devices were, coroner David Crerar said in Alexandra yesterday.
CEO leaves without regrets
CEO leaves without regrets
Being at the helm of the Central Otago District Council during a period of huge growth was challenging, but it made the job more interesting, outgoing chief executive John Cooney said this week.
$4m farm tourism venture planned
$4m farm tourism venture planned
A farming tourism venture costing up to $4 million is planned for the Cromwell racecourse.
$20,000 for water study
$20,000 for water study
A new irrigation and domestic water scheme drawing water from Lake Dunstan and covering 3000ha would have district-wide benefits, the Central Otago District Council was told yesterday.
Dog not declared dangerous
Dog not declared dangerous
Dusty the Border Collie won a stay of execution yesterday when the Central Otago District Council backed down from classifying it as a dangerous dog.
Relay a record-breaker
Relay a record-breaker
Central Otago's first Relay for Life was a record-breaker.
Face-lift for Alexandra's Shaky Bridge
Face-lift for Alexandra's Shaky Bridge
The historic Shaky Bridge in Alexandra may be not quite so shaky after maintenance work in June.
Spin not quite a fortune
Spin not quite a fortune
Chatto Creek resident Paula Cathie has spun herself a new clothes drier rather than a dream wedding, compliments of Wheel of Fortune.
Couple put heart and sole into trek
Couple put heart and sole into trek
If walking trails throughout New Zealand are "too accessible", it will threaten the unspoiled paradise that is the magnet for visitors, two Belgian trampers said last week.
Apple envy of other varieties
Apple envy of other varieties
This is an apple to Envy.
New medical centre building plan, submissions on agenda
New medical centre building plan, submissions on agenda
A special meeting will be held in the next fortnight to discuss the Cromwell Community Board's plans to spend up to $2 million to construct a commercial building in the town centre.
Alexandra pupil displays star quality
Alexandra pupil displays star quality
Alexandra's latest "Olympian" is just as comfortable in a rowing skiff or on the rugby paddock as in the science laboratory.