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    Heritage, arts win support in community funding round

    Heritage and arts were winners in the community funding round with social services and perceived central government services being declined.

    Shield fever

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    Shield fever

    Charlie Lilley grins as he poses with the Ranfurly Shield alongside Otago players Finn Hurle and Saula Ma’u.

    CODC approves racecourse reserve plan

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    CODC approves racecourse reserve plan

    The Cromwell Racecourse Reserve Management Plan 2025 was approved by the Central Otago District Council yesterday.

    Classical music to played at the world’s edge

    Coronation Hall in Bannockburn. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Classical music to played at the world’s edge

    Audiences would have the rare chance to experience world-class chamber music in one of the region’s most intimate settings as the At the World’s Edge (AWE) Festival returns to Central Otago this...

    Last art show in rustic venue

    The walls of the Cairnmuir Woolshed will be lined with art one more time when the Bannockburn...

    Last art show in rustic venue

    Bannockburn's iconic art exhibition hosted in the Cairnmuir Woolshed will make a return in October for the last time.

    Shield comes home to namesake

    On tour around Maniototo with the Ranfurly Shield are Otago players Saula Ma'u and Finn Hurley at...

    Shield comes home to namesake

    As the Ranfurly Shield came on a celebratory tour through Ranfurly this week, Julie Asher takes a look at the history of its name.

    Clothing swap helps out young families

    Roromata Parker-Wright and his mum Camille Parker taking part in a children's clothing swap...

    Clothing swap helps out young families

    Sometimes it is the second-hand stuff that fits the best.

    Busy winter for St John

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    Busy winter for St John

    Hato Hone St John had a busy winter in Central Otago this year with an increase in ambulance incidents mirroring nationwide statistics.

    Festival loos, dark sky funds

    A photo of the 2024 Taiari Wai River Festival. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Festival loos, dark sky funds

    The Maniototo Community Board met for the final time before the election in Ranfurly last week.

    Liquor ban area widens

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    Liquor ban area widens

    As Central Otago is gearing up for a busy start to spring, Alexandra police have taken to social media to remind residents about the areas covered by a liquor ban.

    Event set to help youth understand local politics

    Puna Rangatahi manager Tash Kane. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Event set to help youth understand local politics

    An event combining candidates and pizza hopes to encourage young people to take an interest in politics and help provide guidance to young voters in October.

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    Concern talks with mining giant secret

    Tamah Alley. Photo: supplied

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    Concern talks with mining giant secret

    Concerns have been raised that council negotiations with a gold mining giant over access to Central Otago conservation land are being held in secret.

    Crowning glory

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    Crowning glory

    Celebrating their titles in the Alexandra Blossom Festival senior queens competition are winner Raelene Cavanagh (left) and runner-up Susan Rowsell.

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    Football going ‘gangbusters’

    Central Lakes player Carmel Sealey, of Queenstown, strikes the ball during a 6-2 victory over...

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    Football going ‘gangbusters’

    Despite humble beginnings, football in Central Otago is going "absolutely gangbusters" as interest in the beautiful game soars.

    Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead

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    Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead

    An “absolutely devastated” Central Otago business owner says they will be forced to close after the approval of a massive solar farm.

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    Online post in support of mine deleted

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    Online post in support of mine deleted

    Shane Jones’ right-hand man has been slapped down by his government department for calling on NZ media to report a "community truth" that most people support a proposed Central Otago open-cast mine.

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    Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’

    Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

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    Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’

    Resources Minister Shane Jones says he will not stand for any "local extortion" to secure a larger share of potential mining royalties.

    International dark sky recognition for Naseby

    The Pleiades (Matariki) constellation. Photo: Joe Nidd

    International dark sky recognition for Naseby

    After a decade of hard work, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement.

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    Candidates asked for views on climate change

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    Candidates asked for views on climate change

    A lively meeting of candidates standing for seats at the Central Otago District and Otago Regional council tables covered a wide range of topics from climate change to affordable housing in...

    Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history

    Lou Farrand revelling in feeling secure in her home after nearly a year battling bureaucracy over...

    Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history

    Nine months of misery have turned into a dream come true for a Roxburgh woman who battled bureaucracy over her efforts to preserve a piece of history.
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