Happiness down to playing 'cards right'
Happiness down to playing 'cards right'
Heck Clare is the first to say he's been dealt a good hand.
Lynda van Kempen
Dedicated runner will walk the relay
Dedicated runner will walk the relay
Terry Davis is happy to talk the talk and walk the walk at this year's Central Otago Relay for Life. The Cromwell man was the catalyst for a dedicated runners' lane to be added to the event, which takes place this weekend at the Cromwell Racecourse. He has entered a team and is encouraging many runners to come and take part.
Opponents decry noise
Opponents decry noise
Neighbours of Cromwell's two motorsport venues were revved up yesterday about the noise of the activity, with two families saying it was so intrusive they vacated their homes on race days.
Council accused of bias
Council accused of bias
Accusations of bias were levelled against the Central Otago District Council yesterday by a planning hearing submitter who said the council was seen as a ''strong supporter'' of the Highlands Motorsport Park.
CODC under attack
CODC under attack
Vincent Community Board member Stu Millis yesterday aired strong criticism of the Central Otago District Council, alleging ''wasted expenditure'' and bad policy decisions.
St John staff boost hailed
St John staff boost hailed
Alexandra is getting two more paid St John ambulance staff following the organisation's nationwide review of its resources and patient demand.
Halving collections not halving fees
Halving collections not halving fees
Some Central Otago residents mistakenly believe fortnightly rubbish collection will mean their waste charges will be halved.
Blazing cow manure adds fuel to paddock fire
Blazing cow manure adds fuel to paddock fire
High winds fanned a blaze on an Omakau farm yesterday, with the fire front reaching 1km at times.
Property lift shows region 'vibrant'
Property lift shows region 'vibrant'
A boost in property values in the latest Central Otago revaluation reflects the vibrancy of the district, Mayor Tony Lepper says.
Orca deaths devastating, but a chance
Orca deaths devastating, but a chance
The death of nine orcas stranded on a beach near Tuatapere is a tragedy but also gives a ''vastly important'' chance to gather knowledge which would be valuable globally, Orca Research Trust founder Dr Ingrid Visser says.
Highlands spins out in GP bid
Highlands spins out in GP bid
Highlands Motorsport Park owner Tony Quinn and the park's management team have slammed a decision rejecting the park's bid to host the New Zealand Grand Prix.
Call to put fashion on display
Call to put fashion on display
Central Otago ratepayers want to see the Eden Hore fashion collection on display and will be unimpressed if it remains ''locked away'', district Mayor Tony Lepper was told last week.
Horses and heritage make 'a magical mix'
Horses and heritage make 'a magical mix'
One of them is a teenager while the other is celebrating 22 years, and on Saturday they were a perfect match.
Timber sales help keep rate steady
Timber sales help keep rate steady
Timber sales have helped stave off a rates increase for Teviot Valley residents. Draft estimates approved by the Teviot Valley Community Board last week outlined an average ward rate similar to last year's figure - no increase and no decrease.
Baby animals big hit at well-attended show
Baby animals big hit at well-attended show
Babies almost stole the show at Roxburgh - animal babies, that is.
Damaged road to be surveyed
Damaged road to be surveyed
The cost of repairs to a road near Clyde which was damaged by a slip four months ago has to be sorted before any remedial work begins.
Central Otago Sky Tower Challenge thanks
Central Otago Sky Tower Challenge thanks
Central Otago families are among those to benefit from the annual Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge, volunteer firefighters in the district heard last week.
Boat owner found safe
Boat owner found safe
An overturned inflatable boat with a life jacket floating next to it in Lake Dunstan sparked several calls to emergency services yesterday afternoon.
Cavalcaders ready to roll
Cavalcaders ready to roll
The annual Otago Goldfields cavalcade, which gets under way today , will inject more than $100,000 into the local economy, organisers say.
Significant increases in value, number of dairy properties
Significant increases in value, number of dairy properties
Rural land has made the biggest gain in the latest Central Otago revaluation, with dairy properties increasing in value by up to 40%.