Help in difficult times
Help in difficult times
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail has always been one of Jenn Lilo’s favourite days of the year.
Julie Asher
Postie plans her last delivery date
Postie plans her last delivery date
She has been mistaken for an ambulance officer, donned a Santa hat and handed out lollies and fallen off her motorbike — all in the line of duty.
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Farewell for a golf stalwart
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Farewell for a golf stalwart
Roxburgh Golf Club life member Veda Troup took a last ride along the fairways after her funeral on Tuesday.
New advocate for museums
New advocate for museums
From harvesting cherries to leading the region’s museums may seem a big leap but for a Bannockburn women it seemed a logical step.
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
A single nomination and a unanimous vote had the mayoral chains bestowed in minutes at the Central Otago District Council meeting yesterday.
Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
The end may be in sight for a group which has been helping bereaved parents in Central Otago for nearly 40 years.
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
There's gold in the Central Otago hills - and, for one couple, in their oil too.
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Clearer images from new ultrasound gear
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Clearer images from new ultrasound gear
Better images, more accurate diagnoses and more attractive working conditions are all benefits of having a new ultrasound machine at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde.
Tamah Alley frontrunner to become interim mayor
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
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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
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
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 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’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
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
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.