Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
The end may be in sight for a group which has been helping bereaved parents in Central Otago for nearly 40 years.
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
A single nomination and a unanimous vote had the mayoral chains bestowed in minutes at the Central Otago District Council meeting yesterday.
Mysteries abound in local author’s children’s series
Mysteries abound in local author’s children’s series
Set in Wānaka the books — Maddison McQueen and the Cupcake Mystery and Maddison McQueen and the Disappearing Dogs — were likely to be enjoyed by a 7-10-year-old, Ms Gordon-Smith...
New advocate for museums
New advocate for museums
From harvesting cherries to leading the region’s museums may seem a big leap but for a Bannockburn women it seemed a logical step.
Postie plans her last delivery date
Postie plans her last delivery date
She has been mistaken for an ambulance officer, donned a Santa hat and handed out lollies and fallen off her motorbike — all in the line of duty.
Help in difficult times
Help in difficult times
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail has always been one of Jenn Lilo’s favourite days of the year.
Covenant to protect wetland
Covenant to protect wetland
A small puddle surrounded by willows transformed into a thriving wetland has a new name and will be legally protected by a QEII National Trust covenant.
Martial arts competition a real hit
Martial arts competition a real hit
The first Central Otago Martial Arts Championships was held in Cromwell this month with competitors taking part in more than 60 fights.
Tamah Alley Central Otago's first female mayor
Tamah Alley Central Otago's first female mayor
Second-term councillor Tamah Alley has been picked as Central Otago's new mayor.
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Stadium upgrades ‘worth it’
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Stadium upgrades ‘worth it’
Multimillion-dollar upgrades have been deemed "worth it" by local leaders for Alexandra’s Molyneux Stadium, which was found to have asbestos and not to be earthquake safe.
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
There's gold in the Central Otago hills - and, for one couple, in their oil too.
Spring snow hits the South
Spring snow hits the South
Authorities urged drivers to avoid non-essential travel on Saturday as surface flooding, snow and fallen trees made for treacherous conditions on South Island roads.
Tamah Alley frontrunner to become interim mayor
Tamah Alley frontrunner to become interim mayor
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has resigned, so councillors will select one of their number to fill the role until next election. Julie Asher considers the most likely candidates.
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Clearer images from new ultrasound gear
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Clearer images from new ultrasound gear
Better images, more accurate diagnoses and more attractive working conditions are all benefits of having a new ultrasound machine at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde.
Bridge under repair after flood damage
Bridge under repair after flood damage
Due to recent flooding, the Omakau Bridge is expected to remain closed for another three weeks while new concreting work sets and cures.
Report highlights apple, pear industry’s value
Report highlights apple, pear industry’s value
The apple and pear industry in Central Otago injects $60.4million into the region’s economy, new research reveals.
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Well-oiled cafe business heads inland
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Well-oiled cafe business heads inland
For more than 20 years they have been feeding Dunedin people and now they are about to indulge Central Otago residents — but they are no newcomers to the area.
Finn Butcher's Central celebration sunk
Finn Butcher celebration in Central sunk by weather
The official celebration for Olympic gold medallist Finn Butcher in Alexandra tomorrow has been canned.
Cadogan counsels need for own hospital, instead of Dunedin
Cadogan counsels need for own hospital, instead of Dunedin
Departing Central Otago mayor Tim Cadogan says people in Central Otago should not be pinning their mast to the new Dunedin hospital.
‘Shared dream’ wins gold
‘Shared dream’ wins gold
Build it once, build it right. The revitalised Roxburgh Community Pool, Punawai Ora, has won first place in the private, public and institutional spaces/private development — up to $3 million...