Four submissions on reservoir
Four submissions on reservoir
An independent commissioner will hear submissions on the Central Otago District Council's proposal to relocate Omakau's water reservoir.
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Liaison man for Blossom Festival
Liaison man for Blossom Festival
Vincent Community Board member Tim Cadogan has been appointed to the Alexandra Blossom Festival committee as liaison person for supporting events.
Opposition to proposed playground site
Opposition to proposed playground site
A proposal for a playground at Pisa Moorings initiated two years ago has stalled, partly due to discord within the community.
Gold prices dangle carats afresh
Gold prices dangle carats afresh
Ten years after L and M Mining Ltd bought the Earnscleugh gold-mining project, it has started exploration beside the Fraser River.
The people of Earnscleugh mining operations
The people of Earnscleugh mining operations
The people
Earnscleugh mine facts
Earnscleugh mine facts
The total project area of the Earnscleugh gold mine has been reduced from the 255ha originally applied for to 150ha.
45-tonne excavator gets stuck in the mud
45-tonne excavator gets stuck in the mud
Cromwell company Bamford Contracting was supposed to have finished its four-month contract to remove 50,000cu m of sediment from the Manuherikia River near Alexandra by today.
Curling: Bonspiel hopefuls yearn for winter's grip
Curling: Bonspiel hopefuls yearn for winter's grip
The Idaburn ice masters are on weather watch.
4m swim centre over budget, costs still climbing
4m swim centre over budget, costs still climbing
Cromwell's $4 million swim centre has cost at least $250,000 more than expected, and bills for the complex are still mounting.
Possible tenants for new building
Possible tenants for new building
Conditional contracts are in place for the occupancy of a proposed $2 million commercial building in Cromwell.
$3m revamp for Cromwell Memorial Hall
$3m revamp for Cromwell Memorial Hall
Cromwell's 49-year-old Memorial Hall is set for a $3 million redevelopment, with concept plans for the project adopted by the Cromwell Community Board yesterday.
Ice warning for SH8 after crash
Ice warning for SH8 after crash
Motorists have been warned of severe ice on roads in the lower half of the South Island after icy conditions on Central Otago roads contributed to one crash and caused other vehicles to slide off the road over the weekend.
Alexandra sculpture plan draws fire
Alexandra sculpture plan draws fire
A proposed giant cherry blossom sculpture in Alexandra is being described as a crass monstrosity by residents opposed to the idea.
Old Cromwell smithy redevelopment enters final phase
Old Cromwell smithy redevelopment enters final phase
The final stage of a $1 million redevelopment of Wisharts Smithy in Old Cromwell Town is set to begin, with the last remaining commercial building in Cromwell's original main street scheduled to open in spring.
Street work delays costing businesses
Street work delays costing businesses
An upgrade of Alexandra's central business district which is weeks behind schedule, is frustrating some business owners.
Man crashes through airport fence - twice
Man crashes through airport fence - twice
Police in Roxburgh are investigating after a young male driver crashed through a fence twice before wrapping his vehicle around a pine tree.
Survey shows rail trail generates $7m locally
Survey shows rail trail generates $7m locally
The Otago Central Rail Trail generates about $7 million for the local economy and creates the equivalent of 75 fulltime jobs each year.
Call for look at heater safety
Call for look at heater safety
Otago Southland regional coroner David Crerar is calling for comprehensive reviews of lpg cabinet heater safety and clothing flammability.
Photos share first place
Photos share first place
A record number of 90 images from throughout Central Otago have been judged in the seventh photographic competition organised by Alexandra's Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery.
Water submissions sought
Water submissions sought
Submissions are being sought on the Central Otago District Council's proposal to adopt metered charging for all connections to the Patearoa water supply.