‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint
‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint
A marathon that ends with a sprint, was how the convener of the Alexandra Rotary annual book sale described it.
Julie Asher
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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot
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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot
Not too many, not too few, Central Otago orchardists are having a Goldilocks season for staff.
Staff praised after actions minimised fire’s impact
Staff praised after actions minimised fire’s impact
Quick-thinking and well-trained staff were praised following a fire at a popular Clyde bar and cafe on Monday evening.
‘Marathon’ leadup to book sale
‘Marathon’ leadup to book sale
A marathon that ends with a sprint was how the convener of the Alexandra Rotary annual book sale described it on Tuesday.
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
History was preserved last week thanks to modern innovation.
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Tree stump about to be transformed
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Tree stump about to be transformed
Tree stumps are not usually inspirational, but one at Naseby playground is about to become an art work.
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Cool, overcast conditions did not stop punters and fashionistas alike turning out in droves for the annual Roxburgh Trotting Club race meeting on Saturday.
Parents blamed after Wānaka brawls
Parents blamed after Wānaka brawls
Parents are being told to take responsibility for their teens' welfare and not supply them with alcohol after several young people were injured in the lakefront fights.
New scheme to help build up community
New scheme to help build up community
An Alexandra chippy is asking the community to financially help people who are struggling, and is kicking in with $1000 of labour to start the ball rolling.
Responsibility urged after Wānaka brawls
Responsibility urged after Wānaka brawls
Parents are being told to take responsibility for their teenagers' welfare and not supply them with alcohol after several young people were left unconscious and injured at a Wānaka lakefront park.
Festival returns with bubbles galore
Festival returns with bubbles galore
Wine, food and song filled the Cromwell Heritage Precinct yesterday at the annual Cromwell Wine and Food festival in the grounds of McNulty House.
Lineup for book sale surprises
Lineup for book sale surprises
They came, they saw and they staggered away laden with books, jigsaw puzzles and DVDs.
Family fun day a throwback to past entertainment
Family fun day a throwback to past entertainment
There was not a child with a screen to be found at Naseby recreation ground yesterday as hundreds of holiday makers and residents flooded the green space for the annual Naseby family fun day.
Reforms require decisions
Reforms require decisions
The government and the name of water reforms may have changed last year but the expensive changes have not - and councils will still have to figure out how to pay for them.
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Request to conserve water after heavy rain
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Request to conserve water after heavy rain
Water, water everywhere and ... and not a lot to drink.
Solar farm opposed in submissions
Solar farm opposed in submissions
Nearly 200 submissions have been made by people wanting to weigh in on a giant solar farm in the Maniototo.
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Way mooted to keep rates rises down briefly
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Way mooted to keep rates rises down briefly
High rates increases could be watered down but the relief would be temporary, Central Otago ratepayers were warned last week.
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Long-term plan items, costs on the agenda
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Long-term plan items, costs on the agenda
Rates rises will remain high in Central Otago next year — but there appears to be relief ahead in the district council’s long-term plan.
Community spirit to the fore for fire brigade’s new 4WD
Community spirit to the fore for fire brigade’s new 4WD
It is big, expensive and could save a life.
Wine bar for a thirsty Ranfurly
Wine bar for a thirsty Ranfurly
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.