Pam Jones

Progress in search for retirement village land

Progress in search for retirement village land

The chairman of a group that wants to develop a retirement village in Alexandra says it is ''very close'' to knowing if it can secure land for the development.

Stratford Creek subdivision gets approval

A 15-lot subdivision on Stratford Creek Station at Lowburn has been approved by the Central Otago District Council hearings panel.

Briar Herb site pick for new museum

An aerial view of Clyde. Photo: ODT files

Briar Herb site pick for new museum

A new museum for Clyde centred around parts of the historic Briar Herb Factory Museum has emerged as the favourite from options presented to Clyde residents.

Community board approves 10.2% rate increase

An aerial photograph of Alexandra. Photo: ODT files

Community board approves 10.2% rate increase

Vincent Community Board ratepayers look set to have a 10.2% increase in their community board rates next financial year.

Bridge rebuild not feasible

A group who "tried hard" to reinstate a walking and cycling bridge over Alexandra's old bridge piers is "gutted" to find out the project is not feasible.

Alex 'attractive option' but Skybase biding its time

Skybase founder and CEO Michael Read. PHOTO: ALEXIA JOHNSTON

Alex 'attractive option' but Skybase biding its time

Skybase's Michael Read says Alexandra is still an "attractive option" for a base to test unmanned aircraft, but has stopped short of saying whether a second application for a restricted airspace will be lodged.

Drunk and in charge of a chillybin

Thinking of having a few drinks and then going for a spin on top of a motorised chillybin? Think again.

Vincent board to seek CODC aid on Aurora

Vincent board to seek CODC aid on Aurora

Vincent Community Board members are taking Aurora Energy to task about its power poles and infrastructure, and will ask the Central Otago District Council to meet Aurora representatives to discuss...

Board member hopes to take Aurora to task

Vincent Community Board member Russell Garbutt is calling on his fellow elected members to stand up against what he says is the ''continuing failure'' of Aurora Energy power poles and other...

New search for man missing a year

Members of the Fiordland Search and Rescue team look near the Manuherikia River for Mr Bates in...

New search for man missing a year

In the week of the first anniversary of the disappearance of Alexandra man Christopher Bates, police and Land Search and Rescue volunteers will again comb an area near the Manuherikia River.

Supermarket seeks greenway for growth

Cromwell Community Board members have asked for more information before deciding whether to sell a strip of greenway needed for a proposed expansion of Cromwell New World.

Extra funding for weed control

Extra funding for weed control

Extra funding to clear lagarosiphon from boat ramps around Cromwell will help control the invasive weed in Lake Dunstan, those involved say.

Lake Dunstan cycle trail given approval

The proposed cycle trail through the Cromwell Gorge has been approved by an independent commissioner, despite some ''strong and heartfelt'' concerns.

$8m set aside for Cromwell plan

More than $8 million of spending has been earmarked for projects arising from the Cromwell master plan, after Cromwell Community Board members approved the draft figures.

Munching machinery has a sweet name

Got a blocked inlet screen? Call the muffin monster.

Mt Difficulty Wines sale approved

Mt Difficulty Wines sale approved by OIO

The $52 million purchase of Mt Difficulty Wines Ltd by Foley Family Wines has been approved by the Overseas Investment Office.

Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruined'

Retired Maniototo farmer George Lindsay looks over damage caused by vehicles in the historic...

Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruined'

A Maniototo man has criticised the Department of Conservation for being hypocritical about Central Otago's hinterland.

US teen takes sprint car title

An American 17-year-old being referred to internationally as a racing prodigy stole the national sprintcar title from New Zealand drivers at the Central Motor Speedway last weekend.

Humble uke instrumental in old rail station’s restoration

Lauder Beautification Society members and Lauder Ukulele Festival organisers Bruce (left) and...

Humble uke instrumental in old rail station’s restoration

The humble ukulele is contributing to a community project in Lauder — the restoration of its old railway station to its former glory.

Nash finds Run the Ridge hard work

Run the Ridge celebrities and organisers (from left) former Black Cap Shayne O’Connor, former...

Nash finds Run the Ridge hard work

He claimed he had been stitched up by his mate, and that Christmas got in the way of his training.

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