Julie Asher

Tamah Alley frontrunner to become interim mayor

Vincent Community Board chairwoman and district councillor Tamah Alley is the frontrunner in the...

Tamah Alley frontrunner to become interim mayor

Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has resigned, so councillors will select one of their number to fill the role until next election. Julie Asher considers the most likely candidates.

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Well-oiled cafe business heads inland

Bryan and Frances Raymond are the new owners of the Orchard Garden in Alexandra. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

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Well-oiled cafe business heads inland

For more than 20 years they have been feeding Dunedin people and now they are about to indulge Central Otago residents — but they are no newcomers to the area.

Women in leadership share wisdom

Inspiring the next generation of female leaders at Dunstan High School, in Alexandra are, from...

Women in leadership share wisdom

Be bold and have faith in your ability, grasp opportunities, while being picky about which ones to take up and never let where you come from hold you back.

Orchard Garden set to bloom

The new owners of Orchard Garden cafe and function centre, in Alexandra, Bryan and Frances...

Orchard Garden set to bloom

For more than 20 years they have been feeding Dunedin people and now they are about to indulge Central Otago residents — but they are no newcomers to the area.

Three arrests after police helped to recover stolen bus

Three arrests after police helped to recover stolen bus

A stolen bus, an innocent passenger, road spikes and a member of the public giving police location updates — it sounds like a formulaic movie script.

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Panelists inspire girls to be bold, confident

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Panelists inspire girls to be bold, confident

Wisdom and encouragement flowed around the books as impressive women offered their experience to the next generation yesterday.

Inaugural ‘Classic’ race on

Inaugural ‘Classic’ race on

Everyone will be a winner in Clyde this morning when the hooter sounds for the first "Clyde Classic" race.

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Reap manager celebrates 27 years of changing lives

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Reap manager celebrates 27 years of changing lives

Nearly three decades of encouraging, saying yes and connecting people came to a close this week.

Omakau bridge closes after flooding damage

Omakau bridge has been closed by the Central Otago District Council until further notice after one of the abutments was damaged by flooding earlier this month.

Artist’s splash of colour

Artist Bridget Paape in her new studio near Alexandra. Ms Paape has moved her Gone Potty business...

Artist’s splash of colour

From profane plates that are guaranteed to raise a smile, to brightly coloured paintings, a visit to Alexandra’s newest gallery will brighten any day.

Under threat book sale needs space to get sorted

Alexandra Rotary Club members (from left) Mark Willyams, Hugh McIntyre and Kevin MacKenzie are...

Under threat book sale needs space to get sorted

It is a sorting space, not a sorting hat, they are after and if they cannot find one there is a risk an iconic book sale will be shelved.

Trail draws hundreds to the valley

Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail creator Shirl Marsden, of Millers Flat, is planning the 11th...

Trail draws hundreds to the valley

Garage sales rarely inspire more than neighbours and the odd passerby to stop and pick through the detritus of someone’s life.

Award an honour for scientist

Dr Grant Norbury, who lives in Alexandra, looking for signs of lizards among Central Otago rocks....

Award an honour for scientist

There is a circularity in an Alexandra man being awarded the highest Australasian award for wildlife management.

150 years of aiding the community

Members of the Cromwell Fire Brigade with fire hose on a handcart in the early days. The crew...

150 years of aiding the community

Cromwell Fire Brigade is hosting an open day at the station today to celebrate 150 years of the brigade.

Dozens register to take part in 11th Garage Sale Trail

Creator of the Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail Shirl Marsden, of Millers Flat, is planning the...

Dozens register to take part in 11th Garage Sale Trail

Garage sales rarely inspire more than neighbours and the odd passerby to stop and pick through the detritus of someone’s life.

Brigade to celebrate 150th

The initial meeting was Sept 2, 1874. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Brigade to celebrate 150th

Call and they will come.

Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn

Maniototo Area School students (from left) Ella Owen, 15, Jake Smith, 16, and Charlie Owens, 15,...

Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn

Gardens and art go together like school students and fundraising.

Basin’s wines focus of tasting event

Viticulturists and winemakers are hoping for another sunny day for the 2024 Alexandra Basin wine...

Basin’s wines focus of tasting event

Wine produced in Central Otago is one of the region’s great attractions.

Cyclists ready for community first aid

Community Bike Ambassadors raring to go on day three of their course, held at Matangi Station...

Cyclists ready for community first aid

Wheels Up Community Bike Ambassadors course members took to the hills of Matangi Station near Alexandra last week.

Art auction in the garden

For the first time in more than 10 years, Maniototo Area School is planning a history trip for students to Vietnam.

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