River Terrace objects to council about fees
The developer behind a controversial subdivision in Cromwell has made a formal objection to the Central Otago District Council over fees relating to the plan change for the proposal.
Pam Jones
Trio of school leaders retiring
Trio of school leaders retiring
They have taught right across the curriculum, disciplined a few pupils and mentored a lot more.
Fire causes 'extensive' damage to Naseby hotel
Fire causes 'extensive' damage to 150-year-old Naseby hotel
A fire overnight caused extensive damage to one of New Zealand's oldest hotels.
Consent application lodged
Consent application lodged
A further application from River Terrace Developments Ltd involving land earmarked for plan change 13 will be considered by a Central Otago District Council hearings panel this month.
Population change a challenge
Population change a challenge
Central Otago and Wanaka’s growing and ageing population is still causing challenges for Dunstan Hospital staff and leaders, Central Otago Health Services Ltd (COHSL)’s latest annual report says.
Decision on subdivision withheld
Decision on subdivision withheld
A decision has been made about a controversial subdivision in Cromwell — but the applicant and submitters will have to wait to find out what it is.
New faces on trust
New faces on trust
Four new faces have been elected to the Central Lakes Trust, alongside returning trustee Cath Gilmour.
Cromwell outgrows Alexandra
Cromwell outgrows Alexandra
The difference is only 138 people.
Four new faces elected to Central Lakes trust
Four new faces elected to Central Lakes trust
Four new faces have been elected to the Central Lakes Trust, alongside returning trustee Cath Gilmour.
Report says turbine noise unreasonable
Report says turbine noise unreasonable
The noise coming from wind turbines at Leaning Rock Cherries orchards is unreasonable and more noise measurements should be taken, a Central Otago District Council report has found.
'So much stress' due to lack of facilities
'So much stress' due to lack of facilities
A retirement and aged-care facility was proposed for Alexandra five years ago but still has not got to the drawing board. Pam Jones looks at how the delays are affecting those who need the facility.
Council submission likely on lines charges
Council submission likely on lines charges
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says his council will discuss making a submission on Aurora Energy's proposed price increases, following news his district will have the highest increases in Otago.
Consultation starts on application for new subdivision
Consultation starts on application for new subdivision
The consultation phase for a private plan change that would alter zoning to allow a major proposed lifestyle subdivision on the outskirts of Cromwell has begun.
Dementia support shortage splitting families
Dementia support shortage splitting families
Families are being forced to leave Central Otago or are being split up because of a lack of rest-home and dementia facilities in the district, stakeholders and residents say.
Family not told of reduced sentence for son's killer
Family not told of reduced sentence for son's killer
A family still digesting news their son's killer has had his prison sentence reduced has received an apology from the Ministry of Justice about only hearing the news secondhand.
Designer to boycott WoolOn after venue change
Designer to boycott WoolOn after venue change
A multi-award-winning Alexandra designer says she will boycott next year's WoolOn Fashion Awards following news the event has been moved out of Alexandra to Cromwell.
WoolOn moving to Cromwell
WoolOn moving to Cromwell
Alexandra's WoolOn Awards are being shifted to Cromwell.
Research to help rural health
Research to help rural health
A Central Otago health professional hopes her upcoming research will help address some of the inequities faced in the rural health sector. Pam Jones talks to Sarah Walker about a national...
Worm farm shared
Worm farm shared
A Central Otago business is turning heads with its responsible waste systems, and is also sharing the love.
Luge build in offing
Luge build in offing
Construction of Naseby's summer luge is expected to begin this summer, the project having finally reached its $80,000 fundraising target.