Central Otago

Historic cottage’s wall partially collapses

The partially collapsed western wall of Alexandra’s historic Vallance Cottage. PHOTO: CODC

Historic cottage’s wall partially collapses

Labour Weekend’s snow and heavy rain was the last straw for part of Alexandra’s historic Vallance Cottage, with the 128-year-old cottage’s south-western wall partially collapsing.

Parents’ support group may be wrapped up

Aerial photo of Alexandra. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

Vincent councillor Tamah Alley is the new Central Otago mayor following yesterday’s district...

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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

Wanaka author Kate Gordon-Smith is giving away a copy of her first two books in the Red Collie...

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

Bannockburn resident Jane Lancaster is the new Central Otago Museums Trust chairwoman, taking...

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

Roxburgh postie Donna Parker will deliver her last mail on Christmas Eve, after more than 17...

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

Jenn and Steve Lilo and their son Jonah, nearly 2, of Ettrick, have been helped out by the Teviot...

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

QEII chief executive Dan Coup (right) and landowners Pete and Robyn McLeod sign the paperwork to...

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

Emerson Douglas (left), 9, of Cromwell, and Angelo Javier, 8, of Alexandra, with their awards for...

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

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

Jannette and Michael Hope, of Alexandra, celebrate winning a gold medal and best-in-class at the...

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

A black dog tries to make sense of snow falling in an Alexandra vineyard on Saturday morning....

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

Vincent Community Board chairwoman and district councillor Tamah Alley is the frontrunner in the...

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

Checking out the images on Dunstan Hospital’s new $200,000 ultrasound machine are Canon senior...

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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

Omakau Bridge is closed for repairs after being damaged during recent flooding. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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

The apple industry in Central Otago is worth more than $60million to the district economy. PHOTO:...

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

Bryan and Frances Raymond are the new owners of the Orchard Garden in Alexandra. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

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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, Central Otago’s first Olympic gold medallist. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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

Departing Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan. PHOTO CREDIT: JULIE ASHER

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.

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