Community meeting to share info on town hall
Community meeting to share info on town hall
A community meeting is to be held to update Roxburgh citizens about what is happening with their town hall.
Julie Asher
Pastellists’ prowess on display
Pastellists’ prowess on display
If pastels make you think of smeary, slightly smelly school artwork you are in for a shock when the national pastel artists exhibition opens in Alexandra at the end of next week.
Water plans require additional consultation
Water plans require additional consultation
Brace yourselves — the Central Otago District Council is looking for your opinion and it could all get a little confusing.
Lack of workshop advertising criticised
Lack of workshop advertising criticised
Progress on the rebuilding of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre and town hall, which was destroyed by fire on February 6, was the subject of a workshop in Roxburgh last Thursday.
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Council pulls out of Three Waters group
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Council pulls out of Three Waters group
The Timaru District Council has dropped out of an Otago-Southland council alliance around water.
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Recreation reserve redevelopment into sports hub proposed
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Recreation reserve redevelopment into sports hub proposed
A planned $650,000 upgrade to the Millers Flat recreation reserve could save the town from becoming a "disused backwater", it was claimed at a board meeting.
Residents upset over lack of plan for centre
Residents upset over lack of plan for centre
Roxburgh residents have voiced their anger about the Central Otago District Council’s lack of planning to replace the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre and town hall.
Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations
Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations
Ways to connect with ratepayers and stop misinformation was one of the challenges facing the Vincent Community Board at its meeting this week.
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
A "horrific" run of road deaths is taking an emotional toll on Central Otago volunteer firefighters who fear the worst every time the siren goes off.
All go despite WoolOn event going two-yearly
All go despite WoolOn event going two-yearly
Smart business sense, rather than woolly thinking, has driven an iconic Alexandra fashion event’s organisers to hit pause on this year’s show.
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
Wine may well improve health, especially in Central Otago.
Grader stalled on steep terrain before man's death
Grader death ruled accidental by coroner
A Roxburgh man died at Beaumont Station when his grader stalled on a slope that was too steep, a coroner has found.
No need to read the book
No need to read the book
Bookclubs are a mainstay in many women’s social calendars.
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All in favour of joining regional deal
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All in favour of joining regional deal
After lengthy debate, Central Otago district councillors voted unanimously to join a regional deal at their meeting yesterday.
Roxburgh historic facade demolished
Roxburgh historic facade demolished
Nothing but a pile of rubble remains of the landmark facade of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre.
150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church
150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church
While some church conversions seem to be more about turning a house of worship into a house to live in rather than increasing the congregation, Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church celebrated...
CODC staff give Waitaki council a hand
CODC staff give Waitaki council a hand
While councils around the South are forming partnerships to manage their water systems, two have gone a step further and are sharing staff members.
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Speed, impairment behind deaths
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Speed, impairment behind deaths
Speeding and driving under the influence have been factors in a horrific 10 days on southern roads that have left five people dead.
Church for sale
Church for sale
A chance to own a bit of Clyde history is on offer in the town built on gold.
Submitters irritated that solar farm put itself on hold
Submitters irritated that solar farm put itself on hold
The irony of the company behind a proposed solar farm in the Maniototo putting a hold on its resource consent application was not lost on those who had wanted more time to make their submissions.