Central Otago

Residents upset over lack of plan for centre

The blaze which gutted the Roxburgh town hall on Waitangi Day this year. Photo: Richard Davison

Residents upset over lack of plan for centre

Roxburgh residents have voiced their anger about the Central Otago District Council’s lack of planning to replace the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre and town hall.

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Unplanned outages out of provider’s control: spokesman

Lake Hawea locals have said that power outages were becoming more common. Photo: ODT files

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Unplanned outages out of provider’s control: spokesman

Aurora Energy claims most unplanned outages in Central Otago are out of their control as residents complain power cuts have become more common.

Horse stuck in mud freed

Alexandra firefighters got down in the dirt yesterday to free a horse.

American man admits causing fatal Cromwell crash

American man admits causing fatal Cromwell crash

A 60-year-old American tourist has admitted causing a fatal crash which left one person dead and another injured near Cromwell at the weekend.

New citizen’s affirmation given in te reo

New citizen Gagandeep Sharma poses with Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley after he read...

New citizen’s affirmation given in te reo

Twenty people became New Zealanders in the first Central Otago citizenship ceremony of the year, held at the Central Otago District Council Chambers in Alexandra on Friday.

Day on the green for good

More than $16,000 was raised at the Bayley’s Cromwell charity golf day and auction held at the Cromwell Golf Club last Friday.

Couture collection in print

Central Otago fashionistas and book lovers will be among the first to get their hands on a signed copy of a book about the Eden Hore couture collection.

Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations

Board chairman Jayden Cromb. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations

Ways to connect with ratepayers and stop misinformation was one of the challenges facing the Vincent Community Board at its meeting this week.

Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal

The pile of bags donated and being prepared to be passed on to women’s refuges in Alexandra and...

Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal

An appeal to gather handbags full of practical items for women escaping domestic violence drew more donations than expected.

Resilience trust dinner returns

Elected representatives of the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago district councils, together...

Resilience trust dinner returns

The Central Otago Resilience Trust’s annual charity dinner is back for a third year and will be hosted in Alexandra for the first time.

Crash victim named

Police have released the name of the woman who died following a crash in Cromwell at the weekend.

Power cuts the norm, locals say

Central Otago businesses and residents say sporadic power outages have become the norm after more than 11,000 people were left in the dark on Tuesday night.

US woman killed in Cromwell crash named

A man has been charged with careless driving after a crash which killed an American woman in Cromwell at the weekend.

Central Otago man killed in Omakau crash

Central Otago man named as Omakau crash victim

Police have released the name of a man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Omakau last month.

Power cut hits 11,000 in Central Otago

A power cut left more than 11,000 Central Otago Aurora Energy customers in the dark last night.

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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters

Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Neil Gillespie reflects on an unprecedented six fatal...

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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters

A "horrific" run of road deaths is taking an emotional toll on Central Otago volunteer firefighters who fear the worst every time the siren goes off.

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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m

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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m

A former Central Otago cherry grower has left creditors more than $42 million out of pocket after being plunged into liquidation.

Big interest in mining project from job-seekers

Big interest in mining project from job-seekers

After about six months of community engagement, Santana Minerals is getting more job inquiries from the community than any other inquiries, with over 800 expressions of interest.

Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’

Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley (left), MB Century project manager Jennifer McLean and trades...

Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’

During a tricky time for young people in Central Otago seeking sustainable employment in a tough job market, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme has helped 20 young people into work.

‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks

Superintendent Steve Greally, National Road Policing Manager, said the road toll thus far was ...

‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks

Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.

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