New reservoir site proposed
New reservoir site proposed
A relocated water reservoir at Omakau should provide the town with better water pressure and an increased capacity for the future.
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Alexandra sculpture plan develops
Alexandra sculpture plan develops
Promote Alexandra is pushing ahead with its proposal to commission a giant cherry blossom sculpture for placement in the centre of town.
Final attempt to find owner of land
Final attempt to find owner of land
The Central Otago District Council is making a final attempt to find the owner of a small block of bare land near Omakau.
Luge: Kiwi talent in Jones' sights
Luge: Kiwi talent in Jones' sights
A long-time member of Canada's national luge team is in Naseby this winter attempting to create professional athletes out of raw local talent.
Upgrade of Naseby rink all but completed
Upgrade of Naseby rink all but completed
A $200,000 upgrade of Naseby's outdoor ice rink is close to completion, with organisers hoping the rink can open on Saturday.
Warning as restricted fire season ends
Warning as restricted fire season ends
People wanting to make the most of Central Otago's open fire season and burn material outdoors are being warned by the Otago Regional Council not to breach stringent air plan regulations.
Three charged after brawl
Three charged after brawl
Alexandra police are likely to arrest others in relation to a group brawl in the town on Thursday night, after two women and a man were arrested and charged yesterday.
Curling: Transtasman pride on ice
Curling: Transtasman pride on ice
National pride is at stake in the annual transtasman competition at the Maniototo International Curling Rink in Naseby this weekend.
No protection for brands despite fees: Treliske
No protection for brands despite fees: Treliske
Moa Flat business owners are warning others about registering their trademarks with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (Iponz), after spending thousands on legal fees over a name dispute with New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper.
Vincent Community Board funding to promote rink
Vincent Community Board funding to promote rink
The last of the Vincent Community Board's promotional funding for the 2008-09 year was allocated this week.
Push for cherry blossom sculpture for Alexandra
Push for cherry blossom sculpture for Alexandra
Cromwell has its big fruit, Gore its trout, and Ohakune its carrot - and if Promote Alexandra has its way the Central Otago township may boast a big cherry blossom.
Auction as Cromwell firm owes creditors $100,000
Auction as Cromwell firm owes creditors $100,000
Up to $100,000 is estimated to be owed to about 20 creditors of a Cromwell company in liquidation.
ORC, Contact resolve lagarosiphon control
ORC, Contact resolve lagarosiphon control
An Environment Court ruling on the Otago Regional Council's proposed new pest management strategy will not affect Contact Energy's efforts controlling lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan.
Shaky Bridge closed for repair
Shaky Bridge closed for repair
Shaky Bridge in Alexandra is closed for maintenance.
Miner reveals its plan to town
Miner reveals its plan to town
A gold-mining project on the Earnscleugh flats, near Alexandra, will be undertaken in two stages starting in July, a public meeting of almost 200 residents was told last night.
Upland's future in hands of key members
Upland's future in hands of key members
Upland Landscape Protection Society trustee Ewan Carr hopes the organisation can "rise from the ashes" despite it being placed into liquidation.
$60,000 bill as car ploughs into Cromwell house
$60,000 bill as car ploughs into Cromwell house
A 20-year-old Cromwell man faces charges after allegedly causing damage estimated by police to be at least $60,000, to an elderly couple's home.
Extra $100,000 for school building
Extra $100,000 for school building
Clyde Primary School has been granted more than $100,000 of additional funding for its proposed multipurpose building.
Glass crusher on display
Glass crusher on display
A home-built glass-crushing device will be demonstrated to the public for the first time at Central Otago WasteBusters in Alexandra today.
Goldmining profit doubling expected
Goldmining profit doubling expected
Gold profits from a seven-year mining project at Earnscleugh are expected to be more than double what L and M Mining Ltd first envisaged.