Royal encounter for Central Otago trio
Royal encounter for Central Otago trio
Three Central Otago youth advocates who have rubbed shoulders with royalty say they have been empowered by the experience and will use it to continue their own work.
Pam Jones
Runoff concerns Otago F&G
Runoff concerns Otago F&G
The Otago Fish & Game Council has vowed to get tough on developers who breach consents and cause runoff into waterways, announcing it will consider prosecuting developers if other authorities...
Bannockburn cafe faces 12 seat limit
Bannockburn cafe faces 12 seat limit
Customers sat on the floor in protest after the owners of a Bannockburn cafe were told their consent limited them to only 12 seats inside.
Freedom camping rules push
Freedom camping rules push
Freedom campers are set to come under tougher scrutiny this summer as a trial monitoring regime for sites around Lake Dunstan is announced.
Wet weekend for dogs and ducks
Wet weekend for dogs and ducks
There were plenty of creatures in the water in Alexandra during the weekend.
Museum-library complex mooted
Museum-library complex mooted
A new-look $7 million combined museum and library facility in the centre of Alexandra will be considered following a short list of options chosen by the Central Otago District Council.
Revised hunting code emphasises ethics
Revised hunting code emphasises ethics
A focus on humane hunting and protecting game bird resources features in a review of a code of conduct for game bird hunting being proposed by the Otago Fish and Game Council.
Extra ward councillor for next election approved
Extra ward councillor for next election approved
Central Otago's Cromwell ward will gain an extra councillor at the next local body election after a change to ward representation was signed off by the Central Otago District Council.
CODC submitting against change
CODC submitting against change
The Central Otago District Council is throwing its weight against a private plan change that would see a new town built opposite the Highlands corner near Cromwell.
Living Options art at thyme festival
Living Options art at thyme festival
Central Otago arts and sustainability are set for another annual round of workshops and showcases, including at a special exhibition that is a first of its type.
School celebrates 130 years
School celebrates 130 years
You know that saying, the more things change, the more they stay the same?
Kick in guts for online bullies
Kick in guts for online bullies
Central Otago anti-cyberbullying group Sticks 'n Stones has notched up another national milestone, launching a collaboration with Facebook that will be rolled out in high schools next year.
Online safety plan teams with Facebook
Online safety plan teams with Facebook
A Central Otago-led online safety programme is set to be introduced nationally following a launch in Wellington this week.
Time to decide Cromwell’s future
Drawing the blueprint: time to decide Cromwell’s future
Some bold proposals are being suggested in a masterplan being prepared for Cromwell as the town anticipates a near doubling of its population within the next 30 years. Pam Jones looks at the options.
CSST deal with Airbus
CSST deal with Airbus
Alexandra's Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST) has announced its latest partnership, which chief executive Steve Cotter says will help make Earth Observation (EO) data more available and...
Art awards aim to be premier attraction
Art awards aim to be premier attraction
New awards showcasing Central Otago's arts will hopefully become a regular event, those behind the initiative say.
Masterplan document presents shortlist
Masterplan document presents shortlist
Cromwell's mall could be transformed into a "new heart" for the town through proposals suggested in a shortlist of options for the Cromwell masterplan.
Board opposing plan change
Board opposing plan change
The Cromwell Community Board is opposing a plan change that would allow a new town to be built near Cromwell, and is asking the Central Otago District Council to make a submission against the...
Proposal to borrow to fund rebuild grant
Proposal to borrow to fund rebuild grant
A proposal by the Maniototo Community Board to borrow almost $2million for a grant for the Maniototo Hospital rebuild is out for consultation.
Village to get aged care facility
Village to get aged care facility
Building an aged care facility with hospital level care at Cromwell's $40million Golden View Lifestyle Village (GVLV) could begin next year, those behind the project say.