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    Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine

    Let's get ready to rumble.

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    Groups asked for mine proposal feedback

    A Central Otago issue, the proposed Santana goldmine. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Groups asked for mine proposal feedback

    The fast-track expert panel overseeing a massive mining proposal in Central Otago has approached several environmental groups for feedback.

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    Council tells Santana to remove tower

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    Council tells Santana to remove tower

    Santana is tearing down an illegal hilltop communications tower only a month after erecting it.

    Property values rise across Central Otago

    Alexandra prices rose 5.74% on average. Photo: ODT Files

    Property values rise across Central Otago

    Residential property owners in Central Otago have seen average capital values rise about 9% since 2022, according to new district-wide valuations.

    Eden Hore gowns on show

    Feinerman’s General Store co-owner Sally Feinerman co-ordinates with the Eden Hore Collection...

    Eden Hore gowns on show

    Garments from the Eden Hore Collection are appearing across Central Otago as part of a mini exhibition trail bringing 1970s and ’80s high fashion into public spaces and small towns.

    Play mixing comedy, murder

    Rehearsing for their roles in the Clyde Theatre Group’s production of Death of a Doornail are ...

    Play mixing comedy, murder

    The Clyde Theatre Group is bringing live theatre to the stage once more this month when it presents Death of a Doornail, by Lee Mueller.

    Chance for band to record original songs

    Photo: ODT files

    Chance for band to record original songs

    A group of young Central Otago musicians are heading to Auckland to record their original songs, thanks to a scholarship.

    Dowling elected

    Central Otago District councillor-elect Andrew Dowling at work. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Dowling elected

    Alexandra veterinarian Andrew Dowling was last week confirmed as the winner of the Vincent ward by-election when the final results were posted.

    Bannockburn cycle path mooted

    The planned 35km Kawarau Gorge Trail will link the Queenstown Trail with the Lake Dunstan Trail...

    Bannockburn cycle path mooted

    An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn when the Kawarau Gorge Trail opens later this month, prompting calls for council funding to improve safety.

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    Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average

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    Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average

    There is profound disillusion and resignation as Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes area rents pass $900 a week on average.

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    Treaty concerns over mine plan

    Matthew Muir. Photo: supplied

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    Treaty concerns over mine plan

    Possible breaches of Treaty obligations risked the "foreclosure" of a fast-tracked application to mine the Bendigo hills, the panel considering it has warned.

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    Doc staff concerned for Santana site fauna

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    Doc staff concerned for Santana site fauna

    Concern about the impact a controversial Central Otago mine would have on threatened native moths has been revealed in internal Department of Conservation emails.

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    Jones gives ground rules for Sir Ian debate

    Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

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    Jones gives ground rules for Sir Ian debate

    Sir Ian Taylor is waiting to hear from Shane Jones about their debate on a planned Bendigo mine. The Resources Minister says he's ready, but not going to a turn up to ‘‘a woke organic mung bean tea party fireside chat’’.

    Tip leads to arrest of pair allegedly dealing cannabis

    Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

    Tip leads to arrest of pair allegedly dealing cannabis

    An anonymous tip has led to the arrest of two 50-year-olds who police say were dealing cannabis in Cromwell.

    Tip-off leads to cannabis raid at Cromwell address

    File photo: Gregor Richardson

    Tip-off leads to cannabis raid at Cromwell address

    Two 50-year-olds were arrested when Cromwell police using a search warrant found cannabis for supply at the pair's address.

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    Santana expects locals to fill jobs

    Photo: Files

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    Santana expects locals to fill jobs

    Santana is suggesting its controversial Bendigo gold mine could reverse Central Otago’s brain drain.

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    Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens

    Trail riders on the Lake Dunstan cycle trail approach a cantilevered section over the Clutha...

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    Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens

    An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn shortly — and council funds should be used to ensure their safety, the community board says.

    Managing waste

    PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

    Managing waste

    Teviot Valley Water Care group co-ordinator Deidre Perkins, left, and guest speaker Otematata Station cook and author Philippa Cameron talk at a workshop organised by the water care on how to...

    Winery offering educational tours

    Monte Christo Winery managing director Nicholas Paris, left, and wine maker Karl Coombes lead a...

    Winery offering educational tours

    A Clyde winery is offering more than beautiful surroundings and great wine to try.

    New hall naming open

    An architect's drawing of Cromwell's new, as yet un-named hall. IMAGE: JASMAX

    New hall naming open

    The chance for the Central Otago community to have its say on the name of the new council building in Cromwell is open until March 16.
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