Camp area seen as health hazard
Camp area seen as health hazard
A Cromwell businessman says he does not like sending his staff to attend calls at a freedom-camping site because it has become a health hazard.
Pam Jones
Lagarosiphon sparks petition
Lagarosiphon sparks petition
A petition demanding more Otago Regional Council (ORC) funding to control lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan is soon to be launched, following a call from ORC councillor Michael Laws for Cromwell...
Families play together
Families play together
he Roxburgh Pioneer Energy Brass Band’s performance this weekend features two sisters and their mum.
Triathletes beat the cold
Triathletes beat cold
Cold weather and the threat of rain were never going to cancel yesterday’s Otago Primary and Intermediate Schools Triathlon Championships in Cromwell.
Civil defence draft plan to help in emergencies
Civil defence draft plan to help in emergencies
A community response plan for the Maniototo district sets out clear processes for civil defence emergencies.
Age, experience prove unbeatable
Age, experience prove unbeatable
The event took 12 hours, but the bragging rights would last a lifetime, four Alexandra families who went head-to-head in the 2017 Torpedo7 12-Hour Naseby Challenge at the weekend.
Insurance work for panelbeater dried up, killing profits
Insurance work for panelbeater dried up, killing profits
Changes to how insurance work was allocated led to the insolvency of JNK Partnership Limited, trading as Alexandra Panelbeaters, a liquidators’ first report says.
Skier’s Austrian trip one of significant firsts
Skier’s Austrian trip one of significant firsts
Competing at his first international sporting event was a big deal for Cromwell athlete Benjamin Blanche, but his trip notched up another special first, as well.
Kelliher puts name forward
Kelliher puts name forward
Former Otago Regional Council member Gary Kelliher has announced he is standing for the by-election for the Dunstan constituency.
Spirit of a town embodied in one
Spirit of a town embodied in one
Oturehua identity Ken Gillespie wears many hats as he tends and enjoys his much-loved community. Pam Jones finds out about his commitment to a range of sectors in Central Otago.
White wines worthy of consideration
White wines worthy of consideration
The new face of the Central Otago Wine Association says the region’s flagship pinot noir is his favourite tipple, but encourages wine lovers to try Central Otago’s white wines, too. He chats with Pam Jones.
Wider discussion than speed limit needed: CODC
Wider discussion than speed limit needed: CODC
Discussion about whether to introduce a permanent 30kmh speed limit on part of Clyde’s main street needs to be done in a broader context about how to manage growth in Clyde, a council manager says.
Discussions on museum
Discussions on museum
Alexandra's Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is to hold a series of public meetings to gather feedback about a proposed revamp of the facility.
$30,000 summer luge project boost
$30,000 summer luge project boost
A $30,000 grant towards the proposed Naseby Summer Luge will significantly speed up the project, those behind the initiative say.
Consultation planned on building idea
Consultation planned on building idea
A proposal for Alexandra Community House to further utilise the St Enoch’s church lounge and construct an extension between the lounge and community house has been floated, but much discussion will take place before any decisions are made.
Kelliher to stand in Dunstan by-election
Kelliher to stand in Dunstan by-election
Former Otago Regional Council councillor Gary Kelliher has announced he is standing in the by-election for the Dunstan constituency.
Festival date uncertainty vexing
Festival date uncertainty vexing
A proposal to change the date of this year's Alexandra Blossom Festival has met with further mixed reaction as some people ask why the idea has been suggested only six months out from the festival.
Health risk concern for orchard workers
Health risk concern for orchard workers
Cromwell orchardists are concerned about the public health risks of continued freedom camping by fruitpickers.
Blossom Festival date may be changed
Feedback sought on Blossom Festival proposal
The date of this year's Alexandra's Blossom Festival could be changed, but opinion on the proposal so far is mixed.
Talented local pair to lead show
Talented local pair to lead show
An Alexandra "boy and girl make good'' duo is at the helm of this year's Alexandra Musical Society production.