Julie Asher

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Mixed feelings in putting Pitches up for sale

Reflecting on their years at Pitches Store, in Ophir, are Colleen and David Hurd. They have...

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Mixed feelings in putting Pitches up for sale

A mad passion could describe the decision to renovate a virtually derelict building and turn it into a restaurant and accommodation business.

Garage shop closes amid automation

Garage shop closes amid automation

Robb’s Garage managing director Colin Robb has spent his last day working in the shop at the Roxburgh garage.

Challenging harvest off to good start

Quartz Reef winery operations manager Montse Mondaca helps with the first harvest of the season...

Challenging harvest off to good start

A classic Central Otago harvest season began yesterday with the first fruit plucked from the vines at Bendigo.

Finish line in sight for pool upgrade

Roxburgh swimming pool committee chairwoman Sally Feinerman is excited the 16-year project is...

Finish line in sight for pool upgrade

Full of water or empty, there will be a pool party in Roxburgh in the next couple of months.

R and R on track

R and R on track

Relaxing at the Wyndham Harness Racing Club tradies day meeting in Cromwell yesterday are Ross Cleland and Grant Ancich, both of Gore.

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1200 bowlers converge for tournaments

Former Alexandra mayor Tony Lepper competes in the national bowls men’s fours tournament, which...

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1200 bowlers converge for tournaments

Television cameras, people from all over the country and rain ... bowls has brought it all to Central Otago.

Organiser grateful issues overcome

Harrison Canning (3), of Ranfurly, finds Penny the alpaca a little too affectionate at the...

Organiser grateful issues overcome

The Maniototo community was the hero of the A&P show last Wednesday, organisers say.

Sanford ahead in first results

Sanford ahead in first results

The people have spoken — well, a few of them.

Maniototo A&P show saved by locals

The Maniototo community was the hero of the A&P show, organisers said.

‘Absolutely fantastic’: 125th show a success

Royal event home industries supreme winner Lyn Berry (left), of Omakau, was presented with a...

‘Absolutely fantastic’: 125th show a success

It might be 125 years old, but the Central Otago A&P Show was alive and kicking at Omakau on Saturday.

‘Absolutely fantastic’ show a success

Beef all breeds supreme champion Lilliesleaf Duchess (11) with owner Margs Hall, of Heriot,...

‘Absolutely fantastic’: 125th show a success

It might be 125 years old, but the Central Otago A&P Show was alive and kicking at Omakau.

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Water squeeze still on

The Maniototo is having a long, hot, dry summer, which is affecting water supplies. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Water squeeze still on

Maniototo residents are being asked to conserve water as the long, hot summer continues.

Water restrictions, boil notice affect town

Ranfurly Hotel co-owner Simon Hickman has beer but is short of water to make mixers, ice and...

Water restrictions, boil notice affect town

It's not quite a pub with no beer - but it definitely has a liquid shortage.

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Quinn picks up the shears again

Retired champion shearer Brian ‘‘Snow’’ Quinn (left) and Ida Valley farmer Jim Dundass check...

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Quinn picks up the shears again

They may not be learning new tricks but with 150 years of life between them, they must have few old ones to draw on.

More spent on Lake Onslow option

More spent on Lake Onslow option

Flooding Lake Onslow may not be the only option to provide New Zealand with clean energy in dry years but it is where the bulk of the investigation dollars have been spent.

Club celebrates 100th birthday

The St Bathans Collie Club’s oldest life member, Jim Morgan, of Omakau, cuts the birthday cake at...

Club celebrates 100th birthday

Barking dogs, people of all ages and great food made for an epic birthday party in St Bathans on Saturday.

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Council pine debate remains unresolved

Wilding pines on the Central Otago District Council-owned land that were on the Half Mile near...

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Council pine debate remains unresolved

The Half Mile Recreation Reserve pines saga is still not resolved.

A gem of a day for annual Ruby Swim race

Starters line up for the 2.5km Iron Ruby at the Ruby Swim event in Wanaka at the weekend.

A gem of a day for annual Ruby Swim race

From primary school pupils to serious competitors, hundreds of people turned out on a perfect Wanaka day for the Ruby Island swim on Saturday.

Fashion show features reused wool

Libby Hamilton, of Alexandra, models a merino gown by Becs Calder, of Lauder, which was entered...

Fashion show features reused wool

Nothing was quite as it seemed.

It’s a dogs’ show as club celebrates 100th birthday

Barking dogs, people of all ages and great food made for an epic birthday party in St Bathans on Saturday.

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