Swimming for the Coastguard’s good
After many early mornings and a final 1km swim in chilly Lake Dunstan, Alexandra woman Rhea Lind completed her goal of swimming 25km for the Coastguard on Sunday.
Licence declined
Licence declined
The Central Otago licensing committee has declined the Alexandra Blossom Festival a special liquor license and set down a hearing for July 11.
Flying solo around the world
Flying solo around the world
Among a recent collection of inspiring stories of women travelling alone, published by Lonely Planet, is the story of Cromwell-based American psychologist Meri Murphy’s single retirement journey.
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
The Central Otago District Council has approved its long-term plan, confirming an average rates increase of 12.47% — slightly lower than the 13.01% originally proposed.
Conserve water notice for Naseby
Conserve water notice for Naseby
A conserve water notice has been issued again for Naseby due to heavy rain affecting the town's supply.
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
A volunteer firefighter’s quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire.
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Some apples are sitting unpicked on trees in the Teviot Valley as growers respond to a volatile overseas market.
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Schools, art and sports facilities around Central Otago are all better off following the latest round of grants from Central Lakes Trust.
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
Southland MP Joseph Mooney has traded in Queenstown suburbia for a Central Otago lifestyle block, but he is staying within his Southland electorate.
Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed
Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed
A volunteer firefighter’s quick actions averted catastrophe this morning at a Maniototo dairy farm where a recalled fan heater caught fire.
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Hope affordable rentals will help combat loneliness
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Hope affordable rentals will help combat loneliness
A pocket of land in Alexandra has been gifted to provide the elderly with affordable rentals that allow them to live independently and maintain a sense of companionship.
SBS Bank leaving Cromwell mall
SBS Bank leaving Cromwell mall
Cromwell is set to lose another bank branch, as SBS Bank confirms its departure from the town’s mall this week.
Bike park’s future secured
Bike park’s future secured
The wheels will keep turning at Cromwell Bike Park and local riders are "stoked".
Board backs draft land strategy
Board backs draft land strategy
A strategy to guide how the Central Otago District Council deals with endowment land in Cromwell has been signed off by the ward’s community board.
Skills for women, taught by women
Skills for women, taught by women
A Cromwell woman wants to help other women learn things they weren’t expected to know in a safe environment and without being judged by others.
Classroom news delights Dunstan High
Classroom news delights Dunstan High
The announcement of new classrooms to accommodate a growing roll was welcome news for Dunstan High School.
Artists praise Ida Valley’s inaugural art show
Artists praise Ida Valley’s inaugural art show
The work of five Central Otago artists packed Oturehua Hall as the town hosted the inaugural Ida Valley Winter Art Show over Matariki weekend.
Strumming good fun
Strumming good fun
Throngs of excited children wielding ukuleles filled the Alexandra Memorial Hall on Tuesday for a jam session complete with accompanying band.
Lions club to aid school
Lions club to aid school
A Cromwell tradition is swinging into its 38th year, and the town’s annual Lions golf tournament is once again raising funds for a local cause.
Teen cancer survivor grateful for Quality time
Teen cancer survivor grateful for Quality time
A national charity has had a personal impact on one Cromwell teen who had a rough start to life.