Trust changes but philosophy remains
Trust changes but philosophy remains
Significant change is on the cards for the Central Lakes Trust this election as at least four new trustees will be voted in for the next term.
Pam Jones
Space sector's net worth to economy $1.69 billion
Space sector's net worth to economy $1.69 billion
A new report has found New Zealand's space sector contributed $1.69billion to the economy in the past financial year and sustains 12,000 jobs.
Rise in e-bike use opening markets
Rise in e-bike use opening markets
Increased usage of electric bikes on the Otago Central Rail Trail is opening up new markets and opportunities, trail stakeholders say.
Brothers' 50-year service marked
Brothers' 50-year service marked
Two brothers have been honoured for their 50-year history with Freemasons - but the family involvement does not stop there.
Sustainability workshops on
Sustainability workshops on
An Alexandra group is preparing to spread the word about the benefits of electric vehicles and solar power as part of a mission to encourage more sustainable lifestyles.
Maniototo stalwart farewelled
Maniototo stalwart farewelled
Maniototo stalwart Sue Hore has been farewelled in a service that honoured her commitment to her family, farm and the wider district.
$0.45million for trialling of filtration
$0.45million for trialling of filtration
Almost half a million dollars will be spent trialling different filtration systems needed for Alexandra's new water supply because of algae in Lake Dunstan that causes lake snow.
Late Eden Hore frock collection modelled
Late Eden Hore frock collection modelled
Central Otago's hinterland has hosted a landmark photoshoot of items from the Eden Hore fashion collection.
Council keen for housing research again
Council keen for housing research again
The Central Otago District Council has recommitted $50,000 towards research that will analyse housing stock and needs in the district.
Tributes for Maniototo stalwart Sue Hore
Tributes for Maniototo stalwart Sue Hore
Maniototo stalwart Sue Hore has been remembered as a generous community leader whose contribution to her family and the wider district was immeasurable.
Crews battle fire at Cornish Point
Crews battle fire at Cornish Point
Three helicopters using monsoon buckets were helping to fight a vegetation fire near Cromwell earlier today.
'Renegade' ducks quickly rounded up
'Renegade' ducks quickly rounded up
Last year, one plucky duck eluded captors in the annual Alexandra Parent Centre Race, scooting down the Manuherikia and Clutha rivers to reach the Roxburgh Dam 30km downstream, more than a month...
Light Party family event attracts 850
Light Party family event attracts 850
Alexandra's youth and church community turned it on during the weekend as almost 1000 people celebrated the fifth annual Alexandra Light Party.
Approach to effluent issue fails smell test
Approach to effluent issue fails smell test
Central Otago issues will remain at the forefront for one of the strongest voices to speak up for the district in many years.
Council manager dies suddenly
Council manager dies suddenly
A Central Otago District Council manager who has died suddenly has been remembered for his "brilliant mind" and commitment to Central Otago and his family.
Stalwart farewelled
Stalwart farewelled
An old fire engine took a former fire chief on his final journey yesterday as Alexandra stalwart John (Jock) Braidwood was farewelled with full fire service and RSA honours.
Neighbour writers win award each
Neighbour writers win award each
Oturehua writers and neighbours Brian Turner and Jillian Sullivan have notched up a double success in the New Zealand Heritage Literary Awards.
Looking after a lake often forgotten
Looking after a lake often forgotten
The new chairman of the Guardians of Lake Dunstan says it was a ‘‘no-brainer’’ to step up to help protect the Central Otago waterway. Pam Jones talks to Duncan Faulkner.
Group seeks judicial review of airport lease
Group seeks judicial review of airport lease
The Wanaka Stakeholders Group has filed for a judicial review of what it says are ''unlawful'' decisions surrounding the future of the Wanaka Airport.
Extra tertiary scholarships
Extra tertiary scholarships lift total to 50
Eight new science and technology scholarships have been added to a swag of tertiary scholarships offered to Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes secondary school pupils.