Service recognised
Service recognised
Community service is at the heart of Lions Clubs worldwide and six Cromwell members have been recognised for their outstanding work.
Julie Asher
Books sorted for staple sale
Books sorted for staple sale
They would give Santa’s elves a run for their money when it comes to sheer hard work but the Alexandra Rotary Club members keep coming back for more.
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Communication ‘breakdown’ with council halts track upgrade
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Communication ‘breakdown’ with council halts track upgrade
Hard-won fundraising money is being wasted due to a breakdown in communication between the Central Otago District Council and the Cromwell BMX Club, the club says.
Algae not behind dog deaths: ORC
Algae not behind dog deaths: ORC
The deaths of three dogs in Alexandra at the weekend were not linked to cyanobacteria toxic algae, the Otago Regional Council says.
Trust enables information sharing
Trust enables information sharing
Funding from an educational trust and service club will directly lead to better patient outcomes at Dunstan Hospital, according to nurses.
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Attack on nature an ‘attack’ on humans: Turner
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Attack on nature an ‘attack’ on humans: Turner
The Central Otago Environmental Society awarded its first honorary life membership to a founding member at its annual meeting.
Come on in: new $3m pool opening
Come on in: new $3m pool opening
If patience is a virtue, the people of Roxburgh must be saints as they have waited more than 16 years for a new swimming pool.
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Neighbours air fears at consent hearing
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Neighbours air fears at consent hearing
Neighbours of a Cromwell property, which was served an abatement notice this year for illegally running travellers’ accommodation, say their privacy and safety was being eroded and feared the...
CODC records team best in NZ
CODC records team best in NZ
A team from the Central Otago District Council (CODC) has been named the best in the country.
4WD event forced to change course
4WD event forced to change course
El Nino may not have delivered the promised high temperatures — yet — but its impact is being felt.
Great response to toy swap
Great response to toy swap
Free toys sounds like a Christmas miracle but it was no fantasy last week when a room full of free toys was on offer in Alexandra.
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Museum’s viability queried given numbers
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Museum’s viability queried given numbers
The viability of the Cromwell Museum - set to move into a $6 million-$8 million new facility - has been called into question as visitor numbers average fewer than 15 a day.
125th marked with show, train rides, family fun day
125th marked with show, train rides, family fun day
Pie, parades and partying marked Ranfurly’s 125th birthday celebrations at the weekend.
Christmas at the Races draws big crowd
Christmas at the Races draws big crowd
A huge crowd turned out to enjoy the first weekend of summer at the annual Christmas at the Races event run by the Otago Racing Club at Cromwell Racecourse yesterday.
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Last call sounded for Central Otago hotel
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Last call sounded for the Commercial Hotel
The pub voted best country hotel in New Zealand seven years ago is closing its doors this weekend.
Women respond to call to try out golf
Women respond to call to try out golf
If golf conjures up images of men in collared shirts and funny shoes then Wednesday evenings at the Roxburgh Golf Course would be a shock.
Maniototo inspiration for winner
Maniototo inspiration for winner
With more than 400 entries judges had a difficult task selecting winners in a Central Otago heritage photography competition.
Public appeal to keep rink on ice
Public appeal to keep rink on ice
Iceinline Alexandra is looking for public support to complete the final stage of its five-year redevelopment plan.
New library already well-used and enjoyed
New library already well-used and enjoyed
Population growth pressure is something Central Otago knows a fair about.
Alex teacher wins "Oscar" of maths teaching
Alex teacher wins "Oscar" of maths teaching
When an Alexandra teacher received a text congratulating her on winning the "Oscar" of maths teaching she had to double check it was actually true.