Airport closed so runway can be resurfaced
Airport closed so runway can be resurfaced
The Alexandra Airport is closed this week for resurfacing of its 1200m chipseal runway.
Ex-Otago researcher in suspected murder-suicide
Couple found dead have Otago links
The British couple found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a property in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath on Monday night were Ben and Claire Anderson.
Neill hooked on Central, not lure of Hollywood
Neill hooked on Central, not lure of Hollywood
For Sam Neill, it’s never been about Hollywood glitz or chasing stardom. It’s about the work, the land, and the people he shares it with.
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
OceanaGold has applied for its Macraes mine extension without a cultural impact assessment, a matter "reluctantly" acknowledged by iwi representatives.
Plan approved at last minute
Plan approved at last minute
The Central Otago District Council yesterday approved its long-term plan in the nick of time.
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
People settled in at the Roxburgh rugby grounds on Saturday night for the first outdoor movie showing by Roxburgh Cinema.
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
A proposal to build a replica Chinese settlement in Old Cromwell is closer to becoming reality after more than 30 years of work.
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Expansion risk to environment ‘very high’
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Expansion risk to environment ‘very high’
Oceana Gold has understated the environmental risk posed by its proposed expansion of Macraes mine, a senior consents planner at the Otago Regional Council says.
LTP consultation delayed after ‘accounting issue’ found
LTP consultation delayed after ‘accounting issue’ found
Long term plan consultation has again been delayed in Central Otago after a "technical accounting issue" was found by auditors.
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Land being eyed for sports fields
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Land being eyed for sports fields
More sports fields are needed in Cromwell and land is being eyed up at the racecourse though no cost has been indicated for the changes.
Pastellists’ prowess on display
Pastellists’ prowess on display
If pastels make you think of smeary, slightly smelly school artwork you are in for a shock when the national pastel artists exhibition opens in Alexandra at the end of next week.
Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire
Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire
The big screen is back in Roxburgh.
Community meeting to share info on town hall
Community meeting to share info on town hall
A community meeting is to be held to update Roxburgh citizens about what is happening with their town hall.
Lack of workshop advertising criticised
Lack of workshop advertising criticised
Progress on the rebuilding of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre and town hall, which was destroyed by fire on February 6, was the subject of a workshop in Roxburgh last Thursday.
Water plans require additional consultation
Water plans require additional consultation
Brace yourselves — the Central Otago District Council is looking for your opinion and it could all get a little confusing.
Group aims high for graveyard’s future
Group aims high for graveyard’s future
A community group hopes to work alongside the Central Otago District Council and other groups to make the Cromwell Cemetery a place the community can be proud of.
Rower ‘stoked’ to represent NZ
Rower ‘stoked’ to represent NZ
For Dunstan rower Mathew King, the prospect of representing New Zealand for the first time at the under-23 championships in Poland is exciting but scary.
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Recreation reserve redevelopment into sports hub proposed
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Recreation reserve redevelopment into sports hub proposed
A planned $650,000 upgrade to the Millers Flat recreation reserve could save the town from becoming a "disused backwater", it was claimed at a board meeting.
Man creates unique low-impact bicycle
Man creates unique low-impact bicycle
An Alexandra man is helping accelerate the shift from cars to e-bikes by designing a bike he hopes could one day be built by anyone in their garage.
Banishing rabbits top of list for restoring cemetery
Banishing rabbits top of list for restoring cemetery
A plan has been hatched to restore Cromwell Cemetery and prevent rabbits from wreaking havoc in the historically important place.