Turner made NZ Poet Laureate of Nature
Turner made NZ Poet Laureate of Nature
Central Otago poet Brian Turner has had another award bestowed on him.
Child health research fundraiser above par
Child health research fundraiser above par
A triple treat was dished up at Sir Michael Hill’s private golf course, The Hills, near Arrowtown, on Thursday night to support child health research charity Cure Kids.
Dunstan High School Senior Prizegiving 2024
Dunstan High School Senior Prizegiving 2024
Students were recognized for their achievements in the Dunstan High School senior prizegiving 2024. DuxAriana WebbProxime AccessitCaleb Ludlow Year 11 MeritBriar Adamson, Jack...
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$100m injection for mine
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$100m injection for mine
Santana Minerals has revealed plans to spend another $100million on its open pit mine in Central Otago so it can extract gold faster than previously planned.
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Trail offers challenging new cycling experience
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Trail offers challenging new cycling experience
The newest cycle trail in the South was officially opened on Friday.
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Race called off over lack of entries
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Race called off over lack of entries
The revamped Goldrush multi-adventure race in Central Otago — planned for next year — has been canned, with the organiser saying multisport appears to be on its last legs.
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Mini pub brings luck of the Irish to Central
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Mini pub brings luck of the Irish to Central
Willow Jeffery has brought a Roxburgh business back to Roxburgh, adding her own entrepreneurial twist.
Foodbank reports 20% increase in demand
Foodbank reports 20% increase in demand
Weekly numbers for the Alexandra Salvation Army foodbank have risen by 20% in the last financial year.
Strategy response tepid
Strategy response tepid
Arts organisations in Central Otago, Queenstown and Wanaka are welcoming Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith’s long awaited national arts strategy.
Burlesque show returns
Burlesque show returns
Burlesk Dunedin is returning to Cromwell for the first time in three years, as a part of its Velvet Vaudeville tour.
Library use up since late fees axed
Library use up since late fees axed
Eradicating overdue fines has brought almost 5000 extra readers back to Central Otago libraries this year.
Tree removal to extend life of Naseby Cemetery
Tree removal to extend life of Naseby Cemetery
The Naseby Cemetery, which started in the 1860s, is nearly full and is set to be expanded.
Lions’ green fingers help create garden
Lions’ green fingers help create garden
Clyde and Districts Lion Club has been given a green thumbs-up for turning what had previously been the site of the former Clyde Dam data centre into a vegetable plot.
Cromwell’s turn for extravaganza
Cromwell’s turn for extravaganza
The Extravaganza Fair rolled up to Cromwell’s Big Fruit Reserve last weekend, bringing all the corners of Central Otago together.
New chairman and deputy for Vincent Community Board
New chairman and deputy for Vincent Community Board
The Vincent Community Board has appointed a new chairman following an extraordinary meeting held in Alexandra last week.
Making your local even more local
Making your local even more local
Willow Jeffery has brought a Roxburgh business back to Roxburgh, adding her own entrepreneurial twist.
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail will be held on Saturday and proceeds will go to the Teviot Valley Kids Count Fund.
Cromwell hosts judo champs
Cromwell hosts judo champs
The first Central Otago Judo Championship was held in Cromwell over the weekend.
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High school rockers ‘stoked’ to perform
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High school rockers ‘stoked’ to perform
Cromwell high school rockers MISTEP are "stoked" to take the stage with international acts next year.
Backpackers could house migrant workers
Backpackers could house migrant workers
In an area struggling to house its 5000 seasonal workers in growing season, Alexandra’s only backpackers accommodation is on the market.