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Green light given for housing development
A controversial housing development in Bannockburn has been given the green light, with commissioners saying the rule, which many thought limited building in the village, had no legal basis.
Lines inspected
Lines inspected
Transpower technicians inspected power lines in Cromwell this week.
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Grant for pine tree control
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Grant for pine tree control
In what seems a never-ending war against spreading pine trees, a battle is going on in the back-blocks of the region to try to stop the trees swamping the Rock and Pillar Range.
Cromwell building damaged by fire
Cromwell building damaged by fire
A commercial building in Cromwell has been extensively damaged in a fire.
Cromwell building 'extensively damaged' in blaze
Cromwell building 'extensively damaged' in blaze
A commercial building in Cromwell has been extensively damaged by fire this evening.
Work to restore benches finished on time, in budget
Work to restore benches finished on time, in budget
Temporary traffic lights stopping motorists on the highway through the Cromwell Gorge are gone, as contractors complete $500,000 worth of cleanup work on the rock cliffs above a stretch of the road.
Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer
Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer
The Facilities Building at Aurum Lifestyle Village was awash with pink as the Lions Club of Clyde & Districts hosted a vibrant morning tea in support of Breast Cancer Research last week.
Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event
Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event
Central Otago Riding for the Disabled is a step closer to a much-needed upgrade of its grounds, thanks to a fun riding event held on Saturday.
Student art front and centre
Student art front and centre
Alexandra Library and Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery hosted an exhibitions of Dunstan High School students’ artwork in celebration of Youth Week.
Kitten living high on the hog with pig pals
Kitten living high on the hog with pig pals
A little Naseby kitten — who thinks she is a pig — is "living high on the hog" with Kunekunes Starsky and Hutch.
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Relief as local halls spared from closure
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Relief as local halls spared from closure
The tight-knit communities of Central Otago have secured a major win after 13 local halls were spared from potential closure following a groundswell of public opposition.
Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront
Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront
A raised boardwalk, jetty extension and land reclamation are planned for Lake Dunstan alongside Cromwell’s heritage precinct.
Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman
Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman
Lydia Goodman has won the 2025 Central Otago young grower regional title.
Tender awarded to Apex
Tender awarded to Apex
The Central Otago District Council has awarded the $14.7 million tender to design and construct Cromwell’s new water treatment plant and borefield upgrades to New Zealand-owned and based Apex Water.
Construction of off-road cycle link set to begin
Construction of off-road cycle link set to begin
Construction is due to begin on another connection to Central Otago’s trail network with an off-road cycle link from Kāmoanahaehae - Riverside Park to the Linger and Die Reserve in Alexandra.
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Calls for sign to be moved past bridge
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Calls for sign to be moved past bridge to slow speedsters
A newcomer to Ettrick says she cannot sleep at night and is putting her life, her animals, and grandchildren in danger every time she gets on the road.
Olympians winners in awards
Olympians winners in awards
Otago's Olympians won the top prizes at the Central Otago Sports Awards earlier this month.
Central Otago council urged to back fire campaign
Central Otago council urged to back fire campaign
Naseby residents, crib owners, and firefighting experts are urging the Central Otago District Council to play a bigger part in protecting properties and people against potential wildfires.
Little consensus over future of community pool
Little consensus over future of community pool
Roxburgh residents appear split over whether to hand over the keys to their community pool to the Central Otago District Council.
Glowing golden guardians stand strong supporting cemetery
Glowing golden guardians stand strong supporting cemetery
Autumnal trees form a colourful background to the Millers Flat cemetery.