Julie Asher

Toilet vandalism costs Central Otago ratepayers $37K

Vandalism in Central Otago public toilets cost more than $37,000 and contributed to a budget...

Toilet vandalism costs Central Otago ratepayers $37K

While councils wrestle with rising costs, deliberate damage to Central Otago public toilets has cost ratepayers more than $37,000, over the past year.

Family mark 90 years in honey business

The third and fourth generation to grow up in the Marshes’ honey business are (from (left)...

Family mark 90 years in honey business

From collecting a swarm of bees for a neighbour to winning national awards 90 years later, Marsh’s Honey has moved with the times while remaining true to its origins.

Trailblazer’s retirement marked

Clutha Gold Cycling and Walking Trail initiator and Clutha Gold Trail Charitable Trust chairman...

Trailblazer’s retirement marked

Build it and they will come could have been coined for the Clutha Gold Cycling and Walking Trail.

Marsh family celebrates 90 years in the honey business

The third and fourth generation to grow up in the Marsh's honey business are (from left) Charlie,...

Marsh family celebrates 90 years in the honey business

From collecting a swarm of bees for a neighbour to winning national awards 90 years later, Marsh’s Honey has moved with the times while remaining true to its origins.

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Trailblazer’s retirement marked

Clutha Gold Cycling and Walking Trail initiator and trust chairman Rod Peirce has retired from...

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Trailblazer’s retirement marked

Build it and they will come could have been coined for the Clutha Gold Cycling and Walking Trail.

Family mark 90 years in honey

From collecting a swarm of bees for a neighbour to winning national awards 90 years later, Marsh’s Honey has moved with the times while remaining true to its origins.

Market for animal rehab

Sue Noble-Adams, left, and Animal Rehab Central volunteer Shirleen Steel with Lady Jane, a Shitzu...

Market for animal rehab

Getting out and about in winter can be challenging so an indoor market can be just the ticket.

Girls experience options for career in trade sector

Contact Energy engineers Brayden Courtney, left, and Kartik Kishore demonstrate electrical...

Girls experience options for career in trade sector

Driving a crane and connecting circuits to make a bell ring were some of the activities on offer at Clyde Dam this week.

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'I’m willing to be appalling': Heated clash at board meeting

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'I’m willing to be appalling': Heated clash at board meeting

Tempers flared at a community board meeting in Roxburgh with the chairman saying he was not comfortable being represented at a conference by the only member offering to go.

New van an ‘epic’ tool for charity

With the van donated to Up-Cycles are (from left) Up-Cycles trustee and safeguarding officer Lisa...

New van an ‘epic’ tool for charity

A charity aiming to get Central Otago people on their bikes has been given a van to help it expand its work.

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Tradies get job done for patient

Alexandra woman Carla Hill and her son Nate check out the bathroom voluntarily remodelled by...

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Tradies get job done for patient

An eight-month - and counting - wait for an accessible shower in her home has come to an end for an Alexandra woman, thanks to her community.

Planting bee pulls plenty of punters

Planting bee pulls plenty of punters

Sofia Wilson, 8, gets stuck into planting at the Half Mile Reserve, in Alexandra, yesterday.

World-class trio heading to Europe

Alexandra school friends from left, Ollie Goldsmith, Cooper Millwood, both 17, and Eddie Adams,...

World-class trio heading to Europe

Three young Alexandra athletes who used to 'hang out by the river and eat junk food' are now representing New Zealand in international sporting arenas.

Winter markets offer escape from the cold

Cromwell weaver and sewer PK Maracin has organised indoor winter markets in Cromwell in June and...

Winter markets offer escape from the cold

The middle of winter can be a dreary time when even the most avid outdoor adventurer can lose their mojo and want to curl up by the fire.

Breakfast boost for Cancer Society

Alexandra Senior Citizens co-ordinator Jo Ireland gives Ariana Ridley from the Cancer Society the...

Breakfast boost for Cancer Society

Pink was the word ... and the outfit and the hair for many at the annual Alexandra Senior Citizens pink-themed breakfast on Friday.

View from truck central to sessions

Alexandra Primary School pupils watch as Share the Road educator Kelvin Aris demonstrates how far...

View from truck central to sessions

Big trucks are a drawcard but best given a wide berth while on a bicycle, Alexandra school pupils heard this week.

Rural health battles outlined

Prof Garry Nixon, who works, teaches and researches at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde, led the team...

Rural health battles outlined

A report released this week highlights the struggle to have good health outcomes in rural areas.

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After review, CODC to lose one councillor as of next election

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After review, CODC to lose one councillor as of next election

There has been as little change as there was interest from Central Otago residents about the composition of their council and community boards.

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Workers bound for Vanuatu

Some of the seasonal workers stuck in limbo, at their accommodation in Roxburgh, following the...

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Workers bound for Vanuatu

After a week of uncertainty following the collapse of Air Vanuatu, stranded workers are making their way home from Central Otago.

Funding work on new Omakau hub progressing

Pam Harrex, of Lauder, checks out the plans for the proposed Omakau Hub at an information session...

Funding work on new Omakau hub progressing

Work is progressing on funding a community hub in Omakau a meeting in the town heard on Sunday.

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