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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.
Julie Asher
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.
Award an honour for scientist
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
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
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
Brigade to celebrate 150th
Call and they will come.
Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn
Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn
Gardens and art go together like school students and fundraising.
Basin’s wines focus of tasting event
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
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
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.
Remarkable lizards stars of new book
Remarkable lizards stars of new book
Passion can be born of many things . . . for an Alexandra writer it started with a survey.
Serving almost three terms a ‘privilege’
Serving almost three terms a ‘privilege’
After nearly three terms as Central Otago Mayor, Tim Cadogan this week reflected on his role and the changes he had seen in nearly 30 years living in the region.
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Trees cleared as progress on park made
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Trees cleared as progress on park made
Progress on Riverside Park, at the end of Tarbert St, is evident with the felling of trees along the riverbank.
Numbers at racing event highest ever
Numbers at racing event highest ever
Competitors turned out in force for The News Round the Clock race, which traditionally starts the weekend events for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Need to upgrade taxed wastewater plant highlighted
Need to upgrade taxed wastewater plant highlighted
Residents in a proposed new Alexandra subdivision will have plenty of drinking water, but disposing of it after consumption will take some more work.
Volunteers thanked as festival starts
Volunteers thanked as festival starts
Blooms, longer days and carnival rides popping up in Pioneer Park can mean only one thing ... it is Alexandra Blossom Festival week.
Championship offers chance to strike gold
Championship offers chance to strike gold
Gold mines popping up around Central Otago suggest another gold rush is under way.