Prepare for peace to be shattered in Ophir hall
Prepare for peace to be shattered in Ophir hall
The hall may commemorate peace, but that will be shattered next weekend when the Dead Rockers Ball arrives in Ophir.
Local poet shoots for the moon in lunar project
Local poet shoots for the moon in lunar project
An Alexandra poet’s work is out of this world ... literally.
Cromwell golf day to raise money for charity
Cromwell golf day to raise money for charity
Cure Kids and the Cromwell Lions emergency helipad project will benefit from the third annual Cromwell Charity Golf Day.
Sisters take gold, world record in ice swimming
Sisters take gold, world record in ice swimming
Two Alexandra sisters brought home more than the usual souvenirs from a recent trip to Italy.
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Shock after $400k in council reserves discovered
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Shock after $400k in council reserves discovered
The discovery of $400,000 in council reserves astonished councillors in Alexandra yesterday.
Cannabis found growing in indoor tents
Cannabis found growing in indoor tents
A 55-year-old man faces several charges after police discovered a cannabis-growing operation in Roxburgh.
Time to rethink school uniforms, expert says
Time to rethink school uniforms, expert says
The cost-of-living crisis means the back-to-school period is putting more pressure on families’ already tight budgets, experts say.
Water conservation urged in Ranfurly
Water conservation urged in Ranfurly
Residents of Ranfurly are being asked to reduce their water use due to a shortage of safely treated water.
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Council says inclusion in deal essential
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Council says inclusion in deal essential
Central Otago district councillors gathered for a workshop on Thursday to discuss the region’s involvement in a potential regional deal, with eight draft packages on the table.
Naseby forced to conserve water
Naseby forced to conserve water
A significant interruption to a key water race has left a Central Otago village under urgent water restrictions.
Man charged after police uncover 12 cannabis plants
Man charged after police uncover 12 cannabis plants
A man is facing multiple charges after cannabis was discovered by police in Roxburgh.
Firefighter bike club to gather in town
Firefighter bike club to gather in town
Cromwell residents should expect to hear the rumble of motorcycles next weekend, as a large number of motorcyclists flock to the town, but organisers say not to worry — their patches are legal.
Health provider celebrates move to new building
Health provider celebrates move to new building
Emotions were high as an Alexandra Māori health provider celebrated a significant milestone in the organisation’s 20-year history.
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Bid projects undecided still: Mayor
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Bid projects undecided still: Mayor
It came as a surprise to the Central Otago mayor to read a new hospital and gondola in Queenstown would be included in a bid to the government for a regional economic growth deal for the district.
Naseby residents told to restrict water use
Naseby residents told to restrict water use
Naseby residents are being told to restrict water use, starting immediately.
Maori hauora clinic in new home
Maori hauora clinic in new home
Emotions were high as an Alexandra Maori health provider celebrated a significant milestone in the organisation’s 20-year history.
Workshop widens exhibition
Workshop widens exhibition
A pop-up workshop held in Alexandra on Friday was part of an exhibition in the Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery.
Chef opens garden to help others
Chef opens garden to help others
Known for her baking, catering and products made from her own garden and The Kitchen Garden chef Gabi Lind has caved in to demand and will open her garden to support replenishing the food bank.
Central Otago’s fruit fly risk seen as low
Central Otago’s fruit fly risk seen as low
The risk of an Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) outbreak harming Central Otago’s million-dollar apple and pear industry is low, according to New Zealand’s biosecurity commissioner north...
Cycle ambassadors sought
Cycle ambassadors sought
The Central Otago District Council is on the hunt for roving bike lovers.