Councillors give their farewells
Councillors give their farewells
Nearly half a century of experience left the Central Otago District Council table last week as the final meeting of the triennium closed.
Julie Asher
Smiles prove satisfying
Smiles prove satisfying
Endless hours of folding paper, urgently couriered wallpaper murals and rushed drives to Queenstown to collect components were rewarded with silverware at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Neighbour has fears for business
Neighbour has fears for business
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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Artist joins fight against ‘desecration’ by gold mine
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Artist joins fight against ‘desecration’ by gold mine
The "desecration and vandalism" of the environment has prompted one of New Zealand’s most revered landscape artists to join the fight against a proposed gold mine in Central Otago.
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Entertainment centre to benefit
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Entertainment centre to benefit
Celebrating a successful fundraising event at the Roxburgh Golf Club to help with rebuilding the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre are (from left) Roxburgh Golf Club member Rudi Katz, Business South...
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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented
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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented
Claims of public roads being blocked by a mining company have been rejected by both the district council and company as the two had closed-door discussions about land access.
Heritage, arts win support in community funding round
Heritage, arts win support in community funding round
Heritage and arts were winners in the community funding round with social services and perceived central government services being declined.
Clothing swap helps out young families
Clothing swap helps out young families
Sometimes it is the second-hand stuff that fits the best.
Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead
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.