Julie Asher

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Museum’s viability queried given numbers

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Museum’s viability queried given numbers

The viability of the Cromwell Museum - set to move into a $6 million-$8 million new facility - has been called into question as visitor numbers average fewer than 15 a day.

125th marked with show, train rides, family fun day

Savouring their success at the Ranfurly 125 apple pie contest are professional section winner...

125th marked with show, train rides, family fun day

Pie, parades and partying marked Ranfurly’s 125th birthday celebrations at the weekend.

Christmas at the Races draws big crowd

A group of Dunedin men on a "boys’ trip" urge on their horses at the annual Christmas at the...

Christmas at the Races draws big crowd

A huge crowd turned out to enjoy the first weekend of summer at the annual Christmas at the Races event run by the Otago Racing Club at Cromwell Racecourse yesterday.

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Last call sounded for Central Otago hotel

The current owners of the Commercial Hotel, in Omakau, will close its doors tomorrow for the last...

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Last call sounded for the Commercial Hotel

The pub voted best country hotel in New Zealand seven years ago is closing its doors this weekend.

Women respond to call to try out golf

Ready to test their skills at a She Loves Golf session at the Roxburgh Golf Club are (from left)...

Women respond to call to try out golf

If golf conjures up images of men in collared shirts and funny shoes then Wednesday evenings at the Roxburgh Golf Course would be a shock.

Maniototo inspiration for winner

Ranfurly photographer Amy Hughes’ winning image in the amateur section of the Heritage in Focus...

Maniototo inspiration for winner

With more than 400 entries judges had a difficult task selecting winners in a Central Otago heritage photography competition.

Public appeal to keep rink on ice

An artists impression of the roof being constructed over the Iceinline skating rink at Molyneux...

Public appeal to keep rink on ice

Iceinline Alexandra is looking for public support to complete the final stage of its five-year redevelopment plan.

New library already well-used and enjoyed

Cromwell Primary School teachers Sarah Luke (left) and Claire Lincoln planning the restocking of...

New library already well-used and enjoyed

Population growth pressure is something Central Otago knows a fair about.

Alex teacher wins "Oscar" of maths teaching

Dunstan High School maths teacher Helen Adams with the plaque recognising her achievement in...

Alex teacher wins "Oscar" of maths teaching

When an Alexandra teacher received a text congratulating her on winning the "Oscar" of maths teaching she had to double check it was actually true.

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Early cherries 'flying off the shelves'

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Early cherries 'flying off the shelves'

Freeway Orchard owner Kristin Jackson checks the taste of the first of the season’s cherries picked for her Cromwell orchard shop.

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Ice idea: fundraiser thinking outside cube

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Ice idea: fundraiser thinking outside cube

Summer is starting to feel like a reality and buying ice is on the cards.

Plans for women’s football league

Alexandra and Cromwell women's football teams after a friendly match at Cromwell. The women want...

Plans for women’s football league

Women’s football is kicking off in Alexandra with a group trying to establish a league next year.

Market to make most of Christmas

Regional art gallery and museum Central Stories has reported a surplus for the 2016-17 year....

Market to make most of Christmas

Following last year’s successful event, Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery will again host an Artisan Food and Wine Christmas Market on Saturday, December 9.

No decision on gold mining consents

Commissioners (from left) Craig Welsh, of Nelson, Rob van Voorthuysen (chairman), of Napier, and...

No decision on gold mining consents

Gold seekers, winery owners and former employees all had their say at a resource consent hearing in Cromwell last week which ended with questions still to be answered.

$250,000 boost for church project

Elim Alexandra pastors Sarah (right) and Aaron More, alongside Michelle Whitney, display some of...

$250,000 boost for church project

An Alexandra church’s big plans received a big boost with a grant from the Central Lakes Trust (CLT).

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History-making lecture in rural hall today

Professor Garry Nixon will deliver his inaugural professorial lecture at the Earnscleugh Hall on...

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History-making lecture in rural hall today

Academic history will be made in Alexandra when Prof Garry Nixon delivers his inaugural professorial lecture at the Earnscleugh Hall today.

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Human waste thrown into Clutha, ex-employees claim

The Upper Clutha River. Photo: ODT files

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Human waste thrown into Clutha, ex-employees claim

Former employees of Cold Gold Clutha Ltd claim there were significant environmental problems with company’s current operation, including discharging human waste directly into the Clutha River.

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Mewburn jetting off to Nanjing for residency

Millers Flat author Kyle Mewburn contemplating the contrast between her rural home and Nanjing,...

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Mewburn jetting off to Nanjing for residency

The contrast between Millers Flat, Central Otago - population 87, book stores 0 - with Nanjing, China - population 9.5 million, book stores legion - could hardly be more dramatic, but the village’s resident author is unfazed.

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Resource consent questions remain

Cold Gold Clutha Ltd (CGC) is seeking resource consent to suction-mine for gold on the Upper...

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Resource consent questions remain

Questions remained when the hearing for a company wanting to mine gold in the Upper Clutha river was adjourned yesterday.

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Single submission backs dredging

Commissioners (below, from left) Craig Welsh, of Nelson, Rob van Voorthuysen (chairman), of...

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Single submission backs dredging

A lone voice of support for a company wanting to dredge for gold in the Upper Clutha river was heard during submissions made in Cromwell yesterday.

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