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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.
Julie Asher
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.
65 years’ service an unusual feat
65 years’ service an unusual feat
An unusual award ceremony was held on Saturday to recognise 65 years of service.
Stories of romance, family and joy shared at citizenship ceremony
Stories of romance, family and joy shared at citizenship ceremony
There were romantic tales, tears and joy as new citizens were officially welcomed in Alexandra last week.
Library turns a page
Library turns a page
After six months of being confined to cramped quarters, the Alexandra Public Library has returned home — renovated and refreshed.
Pupils curate gold-mining exhibition
Pupils curate gold-mining exhibition
Outstanding work led to a public exhibition of the creations of a group of Roxburgh Area School pupils.
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Wānaka residents turned out in force yesterday to have their say on the Southern Regional Hospital build.
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
Plans for a Maniototo solar farm, covering 660ha with more than half a million panels, have taken the next step to construction.
Cambrian’s history recorded in book
Cambrian’s history recorded in book
Ladies a plate, gentlemen a bottle ... the invitation to Saturday’s launch for the latest Central Otago history Coal Dust to Gold Dust is period perfect.
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Fires, light spill among concerns about subdivision
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Fires, light spill among concerns about subdivision
Wildfires and light pollution were two of the main concerns raised as the resource consent hearing for a proposed subdivision at the top of Lake Dunstan continued in Alexandra yesterday.
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail will be held on Saturday and proceeds will go to the Teviot Valley Kids Count Fund.
Fund and community support vital
Fund and community support vital
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail will be held on November 16 with proceeds going to the Teviot Valley Kids Count Fund. Julie Asher continues a series of speaking to valley families who have been...
Funding for museums perplexes
Funding for museums perplexes
If passion could fund museums the Central Otago quintet would be New Zealand’s richest.