Community board powers under review
Community board powers under review
The spectre of debt and substantial rates rises are behind the Central Otago District Council’s move to change the delegations of its community boards, the mayor says.
Ruby Shaw
Youth DigiTech Expo hands-on
Youth DigiTech Expo hands-on
Evan Wiltshire, 16, and Michael Low, 10, both of Cromwell, are engrossed by the inner workings of a computer they took apart during a technology workshop last week.
Shared interests for a long and happy marriage
Shared interests for a long and happy marriage
Celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary are Tony, 90, and Kathleen Fahey (nee White), 82, with (from left) their son Paul Fahey, great-grandson Harry Johnson, 3, and grandson Craig Johnson.
Patearoa festival a huge success
Patearoa festival a huge success
A music festival — held off the beaten track — has proved a success, connecting people along the Taieri River catchment area.
Contact garners waterfront feedback
Contact garners waterfront feedback
A huge response to community drop-in sessions means Cromwell’s new Lake Dunstan waterfront is one step closer to reality.
‘Honour’ to represent NZ in Games
‘Honour’ to represent NZ in Games
An Otago-strong contingent of New Zealand snowsport athletes are busy putting their training into practice at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
Power outage ‘bit of a shock’: CPAP machine user
Power outage ‘bit of a shock’: CPAP machine user
A Central Otago woman woke up gasping for air when the region’s second major power cut in less than a week rendered her vital medical equipment useless.
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Mixed reply to board plan
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Mixed reply to board plan
A proposal to review the spending power of community boards had a mixed reaction in Central Otago yesterday.
Classic car festival a big hit
Classic car festival a big hit
A bit of blustery weather did not keep vehicle enthusiasts from flocking to a staple event of the car show scene at the weekend.
Classic car festival a big hit
Classic car festival a big hit
A bit of blustery weather did not keep vehicle enthusiasts from flocking to a staple event of the car show scene at the weekend.
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Car show to cap numbers
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Car show to cap numbers
A long-running local car show has made changes to this year's event to ensure it remains accessible to the public.
Organisers keen to keep show accessible
Organisers keen to keep show accessible
A long-running popular Central Otago car show has made changes to this year's event to ensure it remains accessible to the public.
Group puts spin on community outreach
Group puts spin on community outreach
A Maniototo freshwater group is hoping its novel new way of community engagement will bring together people from up and down the Taieri Catchment area.
Central Otago mayor moonlights as parking officer
Central Otago mayor moonlights as parking officer
Elected officials have hit the streets in Central Otago as the district council embarks on a parking campaign looking to free up space in towns.
Open-water swim ‘not too intimidating’ despite wind
Open-water swim ‘not too intimidating’ despite wind
An unseasonable squall did not prevent Southland and Otago swimmers from seeing out the year fittingly on New Year’s Eve.
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Woman put up sign after deaths
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Woman put up sign after deaths
A woman who put up a sign at an Alexandra river following the deaths of three dogs last month, said she did so out of a sense of social responsibility.
Public thanked for help after horror crash
Public thanked for help after horror crash
The Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade has thanked members of the public who stepped in to help following a serious crash, including an off-duty nurse who climbed into the wreck to help victims.
Huge turn-out for Roxburgh trots
Huge turn-out for Roxburgh trots
People turned out in droves to the Roxburgh Trots, with something for everybody to enjoy.
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Getting the best for the community
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Getting the best for the community
Peter Kelly remembers it was a bitterly cold day in Waiouru that later opened the door to his current life.
Conditions outstanding for triathalon event — organiser
Conditions outstanding for triathalon event — organiser
While overcast conditions may not have been everybody’s idea of a spectacular summer’s day, it was ideal weather for the 25th Lake Dunstan Triathlon, Duathlon and Kayak Multisport Race.