The prospect of taking part in "slider" sessions on a
purpose-built pond and the chance to perform tricks on Lake
Dunstan have attracted top wakeboarders from around the
country and overseas to Cromwell.
A two-pool complex to replace Roxburgh's ageing swimming pool
is back on the starting blocks, as a joint venture between
the town's school and community board.
Some of the proceeds from the inaugural Central Otago Relay
for Life have been used to employ a health promotion
co-ordinator, who started in the role last week.
Two "old blokes" from the big smoke have received a warm
response to their cheeky advertisement offering their
services, free of charge, to help clean up Central Otago's
rabbit problem.
