Community spirit to the fore for fire brigade’s new 4WD
Community spirit to the fore for fire brigade’s new 4WD
It is big, expensive and could save a life.
Julie Asher
Wine bar for a thirsty Ranfurly
Wine bar for a thirsty Ranfurly
A wine bar inside a clothing and homewares store is an unusual concept but Lohi owners Tania Murray Haigh and Russ Haigh are not ones for playing safe.
Council to extend Alexandra alcohol ban
Council to extend Alexandra alcohol ban
The days of carloads of people drinking their way to Alexandra for the Blossom Festival, seen as a rite of passage for some, appear to be numbered.
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Supercars possibility ‘absolutely brilliant’
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Supercars possibility ‘absolutely brilliant’
Tens of thousands of visitors and up to $7 million a day could be heading to Cromwell for V8 Supercars, in what has been labelled as "absolutely brilliant" for the sport and the town.
Board pushes to retain buildings
Board pushes to retain buildings
Maniototo Community Board members challenged the buildings recommended for disposal by the Central Otago District Council at a recent meeting.
Hopes family harm attitude to change
Hopes family harm attitude to change
Changing attitudes and public discussion have transformed the way most New Zealanders look at mental health, and frontline workers hope the same will happen with violence and harm at home.
Family’s board presence reprised
Family’s board presence reprised
An out-of-the-blue phone call brought the newest, and youngest, member of the Teviot Valley Community Board to the table.
Fire main concern with solar farm
Fire main concern with solar farm
Nearly 150 people crowded into the rugby clubrooms in Ranfurly on Monday night to discuss a proposal from Helios to build a 660ha solar farm between the town and Naseby.
Rare 4WD station trip
Rare 4WD station trip
Central Otago is full of hidden places to explore but permission and suitable vehicles can be a problem.
Space sorted for thousands of books
Space sorted for thousands of books
When the call went out for a new sorting space for over 30,000 books that make up one of Alexandra’s best-known holiday attractions former teacher, and Rotary member, Mark Willyams discovered a...
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Planner backs application for 188-lot subdivison
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Planner backs application for 188-lot subdivison
A proposed development of nearly 200 new homes in Alexandra has received a positive boost, gaining council planner’s approval.
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Highlands after Supercars round
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Highlands after Supercars round
Start your engines - V8 Supercars could be set to race at Otago’s Highlands Motorsport Park.
Verge upkeep leaves residents frustrated
Verge upkeep leaves residents frustrated
Nothing conjures up summer quite like the smell of fresh-cut grass ... but in Roxburgh grass mowing is causing a stink.
Central Otago halls may be cashed in
Central Otago halls may be cashed in
Community halls in some parts of Central Otago are in the firing line as budgets are prepared for the Central Otago District Council’s long-term plan.
Community enjoyment the priority
Community enjoyment the priority
A wine bar inside a clothing and homewares store is an unusual concept but Lohi owners Tania Murray Haigh and Russ Haigh are not ones for playing safe.
4WD able to access tight spots
4WD able to access tight spots
It is big, expensive and could save a life.
The surprising impact of woolsheds on our history
The surprising impact of woolsheds on our history
They can be smelly and hot but also a huge repository of history.
Meeting on solar farm proposal attracts about 150 people
Meeting on solar farm proposal attracts about 150 people
A proposal from Helios to build a 660ha solar farm between Ranfurly and Naseby drew about 150 people into the Ranfurly rugby clubrooms on Monday night.
More certainty in hub’s construction
More certainty in hub’s construction
Construction of the Manuherekia Valley community hub, at Omakau, became a little more certain earlier this week when the Vincent Community Board recommended funding a potential shortfall to get the...
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CODC likely to take over running of pool
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CODC likely to take over running of pool
After decades of fundraising, winning an architecture award and a special rate to accommodate it, the Roxburgh Community Pool looks destined to be administered by the Central Otago District Council.