Pam Jones

Yes to functions, no to concerts, CODC recommends

Yes to functions, no to concerts, CODC recommends

Concerts for up to 4000 people proposed at a million-dollar development in Bendigo should not be permitted, a recommendation to the Central Otago District Council's hearings panel says.

Festival floats taking shape

Alexandra resident Mary Tritt helps create the Alexandra Musical Society’s "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" Alexandra Blossom Festival float.

Central Otago housing crisis

A "harrowing" report into Central Otago's housing issues says radical solutions are needed to address the accommodation crisis in the district.

Flooding issues in spotlight

The local authorities which dealt with the Teviot Valley's flooding issues received mixed report cards at last night's "meet the candidates" session in Roxburgh.

Excellent year for Pioneer yields record dividend

An aerial photo shows the powerhouse and substation for Pioneer Energy's just-opened Upper Fraser...

Excellent year for Pioneer yields record dividend

Pioneer Energy has announced a record dividend to its owner and charitable funder, the Central Lakes Trust.

Water, housing front of mind

Ask any person on the street and the answer will be variations of the same. The major issues in Central Otago are water and housing, with a dose of the environment on the side.

Golf course a hot issue for residents

Cromwell businessman Greg Wilkinson welcomes local government candidates to last night's "meet...

Golf course a hot issue for residents

Cromwell's golf course emerged as an election issue following a packed "meet the candidates" evening in Cromwell last night.

Massive hydro storage plan to be reassessed

A multibillion-dollar proposal to build a massive storage lake above Roxburgh and Millers Flat for a pumped hydro storage scheme that could produce electricity in a dry year is to be revisited.

Three Central Otago designers have been chosen as the only Otago finalists in this year’s World of Wearable Art (Wow) show. Pam Jones talks to them about the ideas and the dedication that has seen them recognised internationally.

Council's turbine rules 'problem'

Katie Hill and her 3-month-old twins Chloe (left) and Zacon the boundary of her property near a...

Council's turbine rules 'problem'

Noise measurements from a frost-fighting turbine that is 100m from a family's home show Central Otago District Council rules about the turbines are "the real problem", the family says.

Concern at design of new building

St Bathans property owner Tony Ward stands outside his historic cottage in the Central Otago town...

Concern at design of new building

Tougher design controls are needed to protect historic St Bathans from inappropriate development, a group of residents and property owners in the village say.

Crash near Cromwell

Crash near Cromwell

Emergency services attended a two-vehicle crash at the Deadman’s Point Bridge, at the intersection of State Highways 8 and 8b, near Cromwell, yesterday.

'Spatial plan' to be 'guiding document'

The Wanaka Golf Club sits in the centre of this aerial photograph of the town. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

'Spatial plan' to be 'guiding document'

A glimpse of a plan that will chart the Lakes district's future over the next 30 years and beyond has been revealed for the first time.

New plan for retirement village

New plan for retirement village

Plans for a not-for-profit retirement village in Alexandra have changed tack and will now focus solely on a Central Otago District Council-owned piece of land, backers of the project have announced.

Hui leads to action plans for pressing issues

Alexandra Council of Social Services community hui kaiwhakahaere (organisers) Louise McKenzie ...

Hui leads to action plans for pressing issues

Action plans for three key issues facing Central Otago have been developed following a community hui in Alexandra.

Groups unite for house-building fundraiser

Cromwell Lions Club member Syd Dyer and Rotary Club of Cromwell member Doreen Evans look over...

Groups unite for house-building fundraiser

A joint house-building project to raise money for the Cromwell St John ambulance station rebuild has been announced by the Cromwell Lions and Rotary clubs.

Environmental issues top priority for candidate

Environmental issues top priority for candidate who says it's 'not about me'

Pam Jones talks to Central Otago mayoral candidate Victoria Bonham.

Keen to serve again as mayor

Keen to serve again as mayor 'to all parts and all people of the district'

Pam Jones puts the questions to Central Otago mayoral candidate Tim Cadogan.

Plan review timing begins

An aerial photograph of Alexandra. Photo: ODT files

Plan review timing begins

A timeline for reviewing the Central Otago District Council's district plan is being prepared by council planning staff and leaders.

A place to call home and find inspiration

Mike and Rosemary Riddell in front of the tiny chapel on their Oturehua property. The couple are...

A place to call home and find inspiration

The tiny hamlet of Oturehua continues to put out the welcome mat for an increasingly diverse group — including a host of writers and others from the arts community.

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