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Past summers much hotter: residents
Long, hot summers and "damn cold" cold winters used to be a given — but the days of being able to rely on Central Otago’s hot, dry summers may be over.
Julie Asher
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Councillor expresses concern over review cost
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Councillor expresses concern over review cost
After double-digit rates rises in recent years, a review of the Central Otago’s rating system may yet result in no changes at all, councillors have been told.
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Visitor numbers strain capacity
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Visitor numbers strain capacity
Water shortages have become as much a part of Naseby summers as long, sunny days when visitors flock to the village.
National stage for talented teen golfer
National stage for talented teen golfer
While most of his friends are making the most of their holidays, one Roxburgh teenager is preparing to play the best golf of his life.
Three to contest seat
Three to contest seat
Three candidates will contest the vacant seat in the Vincent ward of the Central Otago District Council in next month’s by-election.
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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat
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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat
Three candidates will contest the vacant seat in the Vincent ward of the Central Otago District Council in next month’s by-election.
Teen prepping for second nationals win
Teen prepping for second nationals win
While most of his friends are making the most of their holidays one Roxburgh teenager is preparing to play the best golf of his life.
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Revived hotel and cafe busy
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Revived hotel and cafe busy
Slow and steady may have been the plan but fast and furious has taken over as the once-shuttered Hyde Hotel is revived and restored as The Hydeaway.
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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’
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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’
Alexandra could be in for a population boom as about 300 new sections come up for sale, but without "pipes in the ground" the reality could be unpleasant, a community leader says.
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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break
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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break
Cyclists on the banks of the Clutha River were treated to an expert display of slalom kayaking yesterday morning, but most did not realise they were watching Olympic-level competitors.
Crockery Bob’s sale still a crowd-pleaser
Crockery Bob’s sale still a crowd-pleaser
Parking was hard to find at the Patearoa Hall on Saturday morning, a fact hard to believe when the town has a year-round population of only about 50.
Fashion, food, fun at the trots
Fashion, food, fun at the trots
Warm weather drew a large crowd to the Roxburgh racecourse yesterday for the annual harness racing event.
Tribute to community stalwart unveiled
Tribute to community stalwart unveiled
A new seat outside the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall was seen as a fitting tribute to a community stalwart when it was unveiled on January 1, launching the hall’s centenary year celebrations.
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
A huge crowd gathered for the first of the year’s race meetings in Central Otago at Omakau.
Charity booksale begins
Charity booksale begins
Readers rejoiced yesterday morning as the Alexandra Rotary book sale opened its doors.
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
Food, togs and Christmas lights — the packing list for visitors to the Millers Flat Holiday Park had a slightly different addition this year.
Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra
Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra
Readers rejoiced this morning as the doors opened at the Alexandra Rotary book sale.
High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand for water in Naseby during the holiday season has led to the Central Otago District Council issuing a conserve water notice.
Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out
Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out
The family that ... spits together, plays together?
Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat
Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat
A Roxburgh woman is frustrated that her planned laundromat is stuck on the hold cycle as she searches for a building to house it.