Julie Asher

Application for trees withdrawn

Carbon planting: Application for trees withdrawn

An application for a resource consent to plant pine trees for carbon farming in Central Otago has been withdrawn because of public opposition to the idea, the landowner said yesterday.

Grand plans for Central Otago wines

Edmond de Rothschild Group chief executive Baroness Ariane de Rothschild (left) and Akarua...

Grand plans for Central Otago wines

A multi-billionaire businesswoman landed in Central Otago yesterday, saying she wants to get the region compared to Burgundy — the home of super premium wine.

Grand plans for Central wines

A multi-billionaire businesswoman landed in Central Otago yesterday, saying she wants to get the region compared to Burgundy — the home of super premium wine.

Perfect Otago day pairs well with wine, food festival

Sampling the offerings at the Clyde Wine and Food Festival are (from left) Warren and Shirley...

Perfect Otago day pairs well with wine, food festival

Sunshine, wine and music ... it was possibly the perfect Central Otago autumn day.

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Submissions open for council’s annual plan

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Submissions open for council’s annual plan

Central Otago ratepayers will soon have their chance to have a say on the next year’s annual plan.

Full speed ahead

More than 400 primary school children competed in the Central Otago Primary School Sports Association championships in Alexandra.

2022 blossom festival drew record crowds, made profit

Senior Festival Queen Shirl Marsden (right) and Senior Festival Queen runner up Heather Payne...

2022 blossom festival drew record crowds, made profit

The Alexandra Blossom Festival attracted record crowds and made a profit last year, treasurer Nigel Smellie told the annual meeting last night.

Treble of firsts for NZ at world champs

Peter Becker, of Patearoa, has been inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame. PHOTO: PETER...

Treble of firsts for NZ at world champs

There may not have been a gold medal but it was a competition of firsts for New Zealand at the world curling championships in Sweden.

Proposed gun laws unfair, meeting told

National Party hunting and fishing spokesman Todd McClay speaks at a meeting in Alexandra...

Proposed gun laws unfair, meeting told

Better, not more, rules were needed on gun ownership, a meeting of hunters in Alexandra has been told.

Roadshow educates on earthquake preparedness

Earthquakes cannot be predicted, but our response to them can.

Half Mile pines to be removed

After the fireworks surrounding the fate of the pine trees on Alexandra’s Half Mile reserve, the final decision was a damp squib.

Castle restoration plans hit brick wall

Earnscleugh Castle as it is today. Photos: supplied

Castle restoration plans hit brick wall

A dream of restoring and completing a Central Otago landmark is drifting into the realms of nightmare for a couple caught up in an argument over old plans and plaster.

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Rescue team wins award for third time

Wanaka Search and Rescue’s award-winning specialist swift-water/canyon rescue team members help...

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Rescue team wins award for third time

A Wānaka Search and Rescue team has scored a hat-trick winning LandSAR New Zealand’s supreme award for the third time.

Central Otago properties soar in value

Central Otago properties have increased in value by up to 87%, according to Quotable Value (QV).

Man knocked out in wild pig attack

The marks on Steve Easton’s face show how close the a wild boar’s tusk came to his eye when it...

Man knocked out in wild pig attack

A man was knocked unconscious when he was attacked by a wild boar outside his holiday home.

Man knocked out in wild pig attack

A man was knocked unconscious when he was attacked by a wild boar outside his Central Otago holiday home.

Pipers get ready to lead show parade

Piper Ken Bain, of Millers Flat, is heading to the Wanaka A&P Show with the Alexandra and...

Pipers get ready to lead show parade

Tradition runs deep in Central Otago with a proud history of events that have spanned many decades.

Rothschild to visit Bannockburn winery

Baroness Ariana de Rothschild is visiting Bannockburn next month. Photo: Edmond de Rothschild...

Rothschild to visit Bannockburn winery

A Central Otago vineyard is set to become its French owner's first fully certified organic producer. Company representative Baroness Ariane de Rothschild will visit Bannockburn next month for the milestone.

‘Joyful’ return of cavalcade

Small but fiercely determined Shetland ponies even brought a unicorn to the 30th Goldfields...

‘Joyful’ return of cavalcade; organisers praised

There was a community sigh of relief as the 30th Goldfields Cavalcade grand parade rolled into Millers Flat.

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Team leaves Sunday for international champs

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Team leaves Sunday for international champs

It takes enormous dedication to compete in any international arena — talent, time, energy and money are all essential and even more so if your sport is not well known.

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