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Planner backs application for 188-lot subdivison
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Planner backs application for 188-lot subdivison
A proposed development of nearly 200 new homes in Alexandra has received a positive boost, gaining council planner’s approval.
Gang supporter’s T-shirt leads to court appearance
Gang supporter’s T-shirt leads to court appearance
A Clyde man wearing a "Head Hunters supporter’s T-shirt" may become the second man in Otago to be charged under the controversial new gang-patch ban.
Passion for outdoors, science brought to role
Passion for outdoors, science brought to role
Otago Fish & Game has announced the appointment of Jamie Ward as its new Central Otago operations manager.
Lindis Pass reopens after crash
Lindis Pass reopens after crash
The Lindis Pass (State Highway 8) has reopened after a crash closed the road for a time this afternoon.
4WD able to access tight spots
4WD able to access tight spots
It is big, expensive and could save a life.
Still time to polish one’s spitting technique
Still time to polish one’s spitting technique
Seasoned competitors and wannabes alike are training hard for their chance to take out a national sporting title in Cromwell between Christmas and New Year.
Community enjoyment the priority
Community enjoyment the priority
A wine bar inside a clothing and homewares store is an unusual concept but Lohi owners Tania Murray Haigh and Russ Haigh are not ones for playing safe.
Central Otago halls may be cashed in
Central Otago halls may be cashed in
Community halls in some parts of Central Otago are in the firing line as budgets are prepared for the Central Otago District Council’s long-term plan.
Slow going for cycle trail bookings
Slow going for cycle trail bookings
Domestic bookings for Central Otago cycle trail tours looked set to match last year’s with the cost of living crisis, airfare prices and more competition contributing to the lack of growth, operators say.
Council reserves fund flooding cleanup
Council reserves fund flooding cleanup
Council reserves have been tapped for the third time in two years to fund flood-damaged roads.
Verge upkeep leaves residents frustrated
Verge upkeep leaves residents frustrated
Nothing conjures up summer quite like the smell of fresh-cut grass ... but in Roxburgh grass mowing is causing a stink.
Santaland visitors get taste of the North Pole
Santaland visitors get taste of the North Pole
Visitors to this year’s Santaland were transported to the North Pole as the Cromwell Presbyterian Church was transformed into a Christmas wonderland last Thursday.
Red Frogs out in force
Red Frogs out in force
It is only a hop, skip and a jump until the New Year and the summer festival season is in full swing.
Proposal for new medical helipad
Proposal for new medical helipad
A new medical helicopter pad for Cromwell Aerodrome has been proposed, the Cromwell Community Board heard at its meeting on Monday.
The surprising impact of woolsheds on our history
The surprising impact of woolsheds on our history
They can be smelly and hot but also a huge repository of history.
Festival returns to showcase wineries
Festival returns to showcase wineries
A Central Otago festival promising food and wine enthusiasts a weekend of discovery will be back in the new year.
Age no barrier for pair to achieve black belts
Age no barrier for pair to achieve black belts
Two Central Otago martial artists have proved age is no barrier when it comes to achieving their goals.
Top policeman’s son granted discharge over speeding
Top policeman’s son granted discharge over speeding
The son of Otago and Southland’s former top policeman has avoided a conviction after he was caught driving at 162kmh near Ranfurly earlier this year.
Meeting on solar farm proposal attracts about 150 people
Meeting on solar farm proposal attracts about 150 people
A proposal from Helios to build a 660ha solar farm between Ranfurly and Naseby drew about 150 people into the Ranfurly rugby clubrooms on Monday night.
Workers stay in cabins after wind incident
Workers stay in cabins after wind incident
Seasonal workers at the Trophy Ridge cherry orchard, whose caravan accommodation was destroyed in a freak wind incident on Sunday, are staying in some cabins in the meantime.