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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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
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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.
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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
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.
Town hears from candidates
Town hears from candidates
Attractive rates idea not possible at present
Attractive rates idea not possible at present
For people worrying about the ever-increasing cost of living the idea of never having to pay rates, as suggested by a one mayoral candidate, has huge appeal.
Nurturing young minds for 25 years
Nurturing young minds for 25 years
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
A heritage group has distanced itself from its former president, who has spoken out against a proposed open-cast gold mine in Central Otago.
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
A group opposing a proposed open-cast mine in Central Otago has been accused of nimbyism and being out of touch with the majority of the community.
Revival of Lake Onslow scheme considered
Revival of Lake Onslow scheme considered
A private consortium is gauging interest in reviving a pumped hydro power project shelved by the National government as promised during the last election.
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
Central Otago District Council’s chief executive has disputed a mayoral candidate’s claim that mining royalties could put an end to rates bills for residents.
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Agreement over need to curb rates increases
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Agreement over need to curb rates increases
Mayoral candidates for Central Otago have presented their pitches at the first of four community meetings in the district.
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Community board holds last meeting
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Community board holds last meeting
The Teviot Valley Community Board held its last meeting of the triennium yesterday and it was a mixture of giving away money and moving farewell words.
$50k trust grant to local Polyfest
$50k trust grant to local Polyfest
Performing arts, roof replacement and new toys will all be possible in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District thanks to the latest round of grants from the Central Lakes Trust.
Central Otago District Council financial planning queried
Central Otago District Council financial planning queried
What came first in council financial planning came under scrutiny at the Central Otago District Council’s audit and risk committee meeting last week.
Scheme revival considered
Scheme revival considered
A private consortium is gauging interest in reviving the pumped hydro power project shelved by the National government as promised during the last election — a decision labeled "a piece of spin" by...
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App targets council consultations
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App targets council consultations
Reaching the huge proportion of people under 40 who are disengaged from their council, and making council consultation dynamic, are behind an app launched by a Clyde man.
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'Parking and barking’ officer on duty
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Parking rules being enforced: ‘parking and barking’ officer on duty
Central Otago motorists’ free parking days have come to an end in Cromwell and those in Alexandra are about to feel the bite of the "parking and barking" officer.
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Water, rates, mining big topics shaping elections
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Water, rates, mining big topics shaping elections
How to have all the things the community wants, along with central government mandates, and how to pay for them seems to be the biggest issue for voters in Central Otago. Julie...
Wood crafts notable among 100 years
Wood crafts notable among 100 years
The year is 1925, the height of the jazz age. Paul Newman was born in the US, Margaret Thatcher in England and, in Cromwell, John McElroy.