Meridian's wind farm mock-ups 'laughable'
Meridian's wind farm mock-ups 'laughable'
Meridian Energy's computer images of its proposed Project Hayes wind farm development are laughable, an appeal hearing was told yesterday.
Rosie Manins
Sydney goes nuclear over wind
Sydney goes nuclear over wind
Artist Grahame Sydney says nuclear power in New Zealand is preferable to a huge wind farm on Central Otago's Lammermoor Range.
Wind farm site visit today
Wind farm site visit today
All evidence and submissions in relation to the visual, landscape and historic aspects of Meridian Energy's proposed Project Hayes wind farm have been presented to an Environment Court appeal hearing in Cromwell.
Spoil disposal would not intrude, says scientist
Spoil disposal would not intrude, says scientist
Spoil-disposal sites on the proposed Project Hayes wind farm on the Lammermoor Range in Central Otago would be small features not impairing the land or intruding on the geomorphic environment of the site, an appeal hearing was told in Cromwell yesterday.
Women's group mad about seeing red
Women's group mad about seeing red
A group of Central Otago women have become the district's first certified chapter of the international Red Hat Society, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Plans for school revealed
Plans for school revealed
Classrooms are out and multi-purpose, versatile learning spaces are in at the Alexandra Primary School, which is set to use $645,000 of government money to rebuild a classroom block.
Welcome for artist
Welcome for artist
Art enthusiasts from throughout Central Otago and New Zealand officially welcomed 2008 Henderson House artist in residence Peter Peryer at a function in Alexandra on Friday night.
Fun finale to Summer Series events
Fun finale to Summer Series events
Despite the occasional sheep or cow making its way on to the Carricktown Crusher track near Bannockburn on Saturday, competitors hailed the event as a fun day out for everyone.
Historic hall heading back to original
Historic hall heading back to original
St Bathans' 116-year-old hall will be repainted as part of a restoration project costing $198,000.
Prospect of living in new home brings smiles to faces of fire victims
Prospect of living in new home brings smiles to faces of fire victims
Smiles could not be wiped from the faces of the Maniototo's Heron family yesterday as they watched the first construction work take place on their new home at Waipiata, seven months after they lost everything in a house fire.
Pub pink for good cause
Pub pink for good cause
A self-described old man's pub in Alexandra is embracing its girly side by raising funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
Credibility of witness questioned
Credibility of witness questioned
The credibility of an expert witness was questioned by Meridian Energy's counsel during an appeal hearing for the proposed Project Hayes wind farm yesterday.
Hearing adjourned
Hearing adjourned
The Environment Court panel for Meridian Energy's proposed Project Hayes wind farm will adjourn an appeal hearing on Friday to drive over the Old Dunstan Rd.
Evidence recorded for documentaries
Evidence recorded for documentaries
Parts of an appeal hearing against Meridian Energy's proposed Project Hayes wind farm on the Lammermoor Range are being filmed for possible inclusion in two documentaries.
Central skylines not unique, hearing told
Central skylines not unique, hearing told
Central Otago's remarkably long, level, uncluttered skylines are not unique to the district, an Environment Court appeal hearing was told yesterday.
50 attend opening of youth centre
50 attend opening of youth centre
Ranfurly's youth centre, which sprang from a series of Victim Support meetings following several tragic events in the Maniototo last year, was officially opened yesterday.
Compromise sought on signs
Compromise sought on signs
Otago Central Rail Trail operators are willing to compromise with the Department of Conservation (Doc)
Bylaw on alcohol looming
Bylaw on alcohol looming
The bulk of Alexandra and Clyde streets will become alcohol-free zones during weekends from May 29 when a Central Otago District Council bylaw comes into force.
Record crowd enjoys festive day out
Record crowd enjoys festive day out
More than 5000 people descended on Clyde's Easter Wine and Food Harvest Festival yesterday, the largest held to date, with more than 80 stalls.
Historic Places Trust defends withdrawal from Project Hayes
Historic Places Trust defends withdrawal from Project Hayes
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is not a democratic organisation, chief executive Bruce Chapman told a group of Central Otago trust members in Alexandra last night.