Owners plan to close pub soon if they can't find a buyer
The hotel's owners say the village they serve reminds them "of growing up in Christchurch in the 50s and 60s".
Julie Asher
Pub to close soon if no buyer found, owners say
Pub to close soon if no buyer found, owners say
She’s a great old girl, well built, with a lot of stories to tell and on the market.
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CODC planner against quarry proposal
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CODC planner against quarry proposal
Up to 720,000 tonnes of gravel a year, or 100 truckloads a day, could be moved from a Queensberry site in 10 years’ time if quarry consent is granted.
National spotlight on Central Otago castle
National spotlight on Central Otago castle
A once crumbling Central Otago castle revived as a labour of love will hit the national spotlight this weekend.
Teacher caught drinking on the job at early learning centre
Teacher caught drinking on the job at early learning centre
An Alexandra teacher caught drinking on the job at an early learning centre was sleepy and slurring her speech while looking after pre-schoolers.
Sozzled teacher caught drinking while minding Alexandra pre-schoolers
Sozzled teacher caught drinking while minding Alexandra pre-schoolers
An Alexandra teacher caught drinking on the job at an early learning centre was sleepy and slurring her speech while looking after pre-schoolers.
Board’s suggested name for building not a certainty
Board’s suggested name for building not a certainty
A new events centre in Cromwell appears set to bear the town’s name, but the community board has suggested the council may have other ideas.
Community consultation to help determine civic centre’s name
Community consultation to help determine civic centre’s name
While the Big Cheese and the Bottomless Pit have been put forward as names for Cromwell’s new civic building, odds are an altogether different suggestion will prevail following today’s community board meeting.
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Historic Central Otago pub faces closure
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Pub to shut soon if no buyer found
Oturehua's Railway Hotel will close its doors if no buyer is found by June 1.
Domain given revamp
Domain given revamp
Closing a grocery store led to the opening of a revamped domain in Millers Flat at the weekend.
Literary events coming
Literary events coming
A year-long series of literary events in Central Otago was inspired by unexpected outcomes after a series of workshops, which culminated in an exhibition last year.
Moa footprint discovery marked
Moa footprint discovery marked
A sign recording the discovery of Moa footprints in the Kyeburn riverbed was unveiled last weekend.
Emergency services at serious Central Otago crash
Emergency services at serious Central Otago crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash where a car has gone over a bank near Ettrick.
Concerns aired as miner outlines expansion plans
Concerns aired as miner outlines expansion plans
Some opposing residents aired their views in Millers Flat last night as a mining company outlined expansion plans that include rerouting a stream and two roads in the township.
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre will be rebuilt on its existing site.
Publicans still more than happy to sell you a drink
Publicans still more than happy to sell you a drink
Mark Twain declared the reports of his death were greatly exaggerated — and the owners of the Lauder Hotel can relate after rumours spread their business was closing.
Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan
Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan
All Cromwell residents may bear the brunt of the town’s only large off-leash dog exercise area closing, a dog behaviour specialist says.
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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply
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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply
Diesel pumps are running dry across Otago and contractors are ramping up their prices to cover skyrocketing fuel costs.
Bannockburn cycle path mooted
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.
Dowling elected
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.