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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

A break in the water race which supplies Naseby's drinking water has resulted in an urgent...

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

Cannabis plants seized during a raid in Roxburgh. Photo: Supplied/Police

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

Red Knights Cromwell chapter founder and president Charlie Le Couteur. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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

Uruuruwhenua Hauora co-founders Francie Driver and Peter Ellison unwound a flax ribbon during the...

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

Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

Use a handheld hose instead of a sprinkler when watering the garden. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Naseby residents told to restrict water use

Naseby residents are being told to restrict water use, starting immediately.

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

Creating fanzines — small handmade books with pictures and text — at a workshop at Central...

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

The Kitchen Garden chef Gabi Lind is opening up her Bannockburn garden for the community to come...

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

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

The Central Otago District Council is looking for passionate cyclists to volunteer for the...

Cycle ambassadors sought

The Central Otago District Council is on the hunt for roving bike lovers.

Sweeping plans for Winter Olympics

New Zealand representative curler Anton Hood has his eye on qualifying for the Winter Olympics....

Sweeping plans for Winter Olympics

The New Zealand representative curling team hopes that 2025 is year that New Zealand qualifies for the Winter Olympics, ending a 20-year absence.

Holden takes out people’s choice at Ford fans’ event

Lakes District Air Rescue Trust chairman Jules Tapper receives a donation from Southland Ford...

Holden takes out people’s choice at Ford fans’ event

A Holden winning the people’s choice award at an event organised by the Southland Ford Falcon Club on Saturday has caused a stir.

Exhibition shows the ties that bind

Family members (from left) Malcolm Edwards, Chris Naylor, Jimmy Naylor, 15, Deborah Robb and...

Exhibition shows the ties that bind

Art exhibitions have a theme that links all the work together — style, medium or subject are common.

Filming in paradise

Filming in paradise

A film set for Netflix’s East of Eden lies at Hills Creek, near the Oteake Conservation Park, in the Maniototo.

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Housing opportunities presented to council

Aerial photo of Alexandra. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Housing opportunities presented to council

A shortage of housing options is an issue in Alexandra that will not be solved quickly but two new housing opportunities in the area were considered by the Central Otago District Council yesterday.