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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing
An application to get fast-track approval for the reignited Lake Onslow battery project is a week or two away from being lodged, its backers say.
Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery
Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery
A lot of trial and error goes in to creating an award-winning sausage, but for a Cromwell butcher it has been a case of trial and success
Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week
Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week
A Central Otago institution, and one of its most photographed buildings, has a new face behind the counter.
Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th
Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th
This weekend, past boarders and staff of the Dunstan High School hostel are celebrating 50 years since the hostel’s opening in 1975.
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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom
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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom
The Luggate Hotel is for sale and could go for up to $8 million.
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Art event to support safe driving cause
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Art event to support safe driving cause
A private trail in Bannockburn has been lined with the works of local artists all for a good cause.
Bridge set for overdue safety work
Bridge set for overdue safety work
The first step in an overdue refurbishment work on the Little Valley Bridge in Alexandra to ensure the vital link can safely support modern heavy vehicle loads is due to begin.
Giving a taste of industry
Giving a taste of industry
Cromwell College Pathways students got to try their hand interviewing as well as hearing stories from a range of Central Otago business owners as the school hosted its first Tools For Tomorrow day...
Choir, orchestra join forces
Choir, orchestra join forces
Music and song will combine for A Feast of Faure as the Central Otago Regional Choir and the Central Otago Regional Orchestra join forces for a celebration of music by French composer...
Club grapples above its weight
Club grapples above its weight
Central Otago was well represented at the National Judo Championships held in Christchurch last weekend, and eight medals were brought home.
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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ gold mine
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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ Bendigo-Ophir gold mine
Central Otago-based actor and winery owner Sir Sam Neill told his 830,000 social media followers a proposed gold mine is a "toxic" idea which would "ruin the region".
Roadworks to cause delays for motorists
Roadworks to cause delays for motorists
Motorists in Central Otago can expect delays as two significant roadworks projects get under way across the region next week.
Fears mine may extend into reserve
Fears mine may extend into reserve
A Tarras community group has warned there could be "open slather" for Otago mining if a proposed goldmine is extended into an adjacent historic reserve.
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
After a $55 million windfall, a Central Otago high country farmer who sold part of his station to a mining giant is vowing to give back to the community.
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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by
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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by
Some ideas take the cake.
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By-election to be held next year
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By-election to be held next year
Voters in a Central Otago ward will be back to the polls early next year following the release of the final local body election results.
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There's something about Bumper
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There's something about Bumper
When 2-year-old chicken Bumper needed emergency care after a peck to the head the Lyders family did not hesitate to get help for their special family member.
Slice of Shrek station sold to gold miner for $55 million
Slice of Shrek station sold to gold miner for $55 million
Santana Minerals says a $55 million agreement to buy part of a famed Central Otago high-country station is a ‘‘huge step forward’’ for its plan for an open-cast mine.
Election results puzzle candidate
Election results puzzle candidate
One of the unsuccessful candidates for the Central Otago mayoral seat was puzzled by the election results as they came out on Saturday.
Golf raises funds for rescue service
Golf raises funds for rescue service
Two heart-stopping moments were behind Friday’s charity golf tournament at Pleasant Point Golf Course.