Project keeping arrivals warm
Project keeping arrivals warm
A long-running initiative is ensuring newcomers to the region are getting a warm welcome.
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Charity prepares for pick-up
Charity prepares for pick-up
Horns will be honking on Timaru streets on Monday as the annual Toot for Tucker takes place.
Sausages win bronze, silver in poultry
Sausages win bronze, silver in poultry
The butchery team at New World Timaru have proved they are a cut above.
Charity ride returns for 21st event
Charity ride returns for 21st event
Training rides are under way for cyclists taking part in next year’s Charity Bike Ride.
New market for young entrepreneurs
New market for young entrepreneurs
Kids will be playing the market this weekend.
Final theatre decision welcomed
Final theatre decision welcomed
Theatre Royal supporters have welcomed the decision to upgrade the building, and work is hoped to begin next year.
Pop-up art gallery returning to town
Pop-up art gallery returning to town
A pop of colour is set to brighten Temuka’s main street.
‘Girls can do’ event tackles vehicle upkeep
‘Girls can do’ event tackles vehicle upkeep
Demystifying car maintenance and building independence is the aim of a "girls can do basic car maintenance" event later this month.
Foodbank reports 20% increase in demand
Foodbank reports 20% increase in demand
Weekly numbers for the Alexandra Salvation Army foodbank have risen by 20% in the last financial year.
Strategy response tepid
Strategy response tepid
Arts organisations in Central Otago, Queenstown and Wanaka are welcoming Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith’s long awaited national arts strategy.
Burlesque show returns
Burlesque show returns
Burlesk Dunedin is returning to Cromwell for the first time in three years, as a part of its Velvet Vaudeville tour.
Library use up since late fees axed
Library use up since late fees axed
Eradicating overdue fines has brought almost 5000 extra readers back to Central Otago libraries this year.
Tree removal to extend life of Naseby Cemetery
Tree removal to extend life of Naseby Cemetery
The Naseby Cemetery, which started in the 1860s, is nearly full and is set to be expanded.
New chairman and deputy for Vincent Community Board
New chairman and deputy for Vincent Community Board
The Vincent Community Board has appointed a new chairman following an extraordinary meeting held in Alexandra last week.
Making your local even more local
Making your local even more local
Willow Jeffery has brought a Roxburgh business back to Roxburgh, adding her own entrepreneurial twist.
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail will be held on Saturday and proceeds will go to the Teviot Valley Kids Count Fund.
Cromwell hosts judo champs
Cromwell hosts judo champs
The first Central Otago Judo Championship was held in Cromwell over the weekend.
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Cucumber sandwiches, tea and croquet anyone?
Doc confident paid parking won't put off tourists
Doc confident paid parking won't put off tourists
The Department of Conservation says it is not worried about its plan to charge for parking at some of its tourist hot spots.
One-stop shop for regional data launched
One-stop shop for regional data launched
A "first of its kind" one-stop shop for data and insights has just been launched in the region.