Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites
An outdoor cinema, glamping, or an outdoor education centre have been floated as potential tourism ideas on Crown land around Lake Dunstan.
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Residents of Omakau and Ophir are being asked to conserve water after the Central Otago District Council issued a conserve water notice.
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
The brother of a former prime minister has been appointed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes.
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House price fall unlikely: council
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House price fall unlikely: council
A predicted housing boom is unlikely to bring down the price of a home in Central Otago, the council has warned.
Beloved figure in Cambrians dies
Beloved figure in Cambrians dies
Bob L. de Berry, often simply known as Bob of Cambrians, a beloved and eccentric figure in the tiny historic settlement of Cambrians Central Otago, has died.
New and old performers to feature
New and old performers to feature
MulletMan are crowd favourites at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Party in the Park attracts star acts
Party in the Park attracts star acts
Pioneer Park in the centre of Alexandra will be humming with activities for all ages.
Traditions still upheld by festival after 68 years
Traditions still upheld by festival after 68 years
New Kiwi’s full-circle adventure
New Kiwi’s full-circle adventure
It was an emotional occasion as 23 new New Zealanders gave their affirmations or oaths at a citizenship ceremony held at the Central Otago District Council building in Alexandra on Friday.
Cadet commended for milestones
Cadet commended for milestones
Sometimes accusations of "Queenstown-centric" are made when conversations assume the new hospital for Central Otago-Queenstown Lakes will be in Whakatipu.
Attractive rates idea not possible at present
Attractive rates idea not possible at present
For people worrying about the ever-increasing cost of living the idea of never having to pay rates, as suggested by a one mayoral candidate, has huge appeal.
Response to upcoming growth key
Response to upcoming growth key
In this column over the years I’ve often touched on growth, both the good and the bad.
A public hospital: Cromwell or QT?
A public hospital: Cromwell or QT?
Sometimes accusations of "Queenstown-centric" are made when conversations assume the new hospital for Central Otago-Queenstown Lakes will be in Whakatipu.
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
A group opposing a proposed open-cast mine in Central Otago has been accused of nimbyism and being out of touch with the majority of the community.
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
A heritage group has distanced itself from its former president, who has spoken out against a proposed open-cast gold mine in Central Otago.
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for bovine tuberculosis (Tb) has begun on a Central Otago farm before a new livestock movement control area is introduced that will affect more than 100 properties.