No decision on gold mining consents
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.
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$250,000 boost for church project
$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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Gold dredging area restricted: firm
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Gold dredging area restricted: firm
The proposed gold-mining dredge operation in the Upper Clutha River will be confined to a very small portion of the waterway, meaning it will have little impact on the bulk of the river, a hearing...
Life-long passion serves as inspiration
Life-long passion serves as inspiration
A long-term love affair and super-powered gardening skills were among the insights shared in Alexandra last weekend by a woman who has had possibly more influence on how people live than anyone...
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Wool garment event finds venue
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Wool garment event finds venue
WoolOn is returning to Alexandra next year with a slightly different format in a very different venue.
Workers support cyclone-hit home
Workers support cyclone-hit home
Supporting family and community back home is the reason Ni-Vanuatu workers came to New Zealand, and that is even more important after cyclones, a community leader says.
Performance closes schools’ arts festival
Performance closes schools’ arts festival
A two-week Festival of the Arts concluded on Wednesday evening with performances from eight schools in the Terrace School hall, in Alexandra.
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Fire destroys $20,000 wine collection
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Fire destroys $20,000 wine collection
A Bannockburn vintner had a strong message for anyone living on rural properties after a fire destroyed his $20,000 collection of wine.
Sleepover a night of mischief, mayhem
Sleepover a night of mischief, mayhem
Vehicle heists, street racing and security sleeping on the job ... the Great Teddy Sleepover at the Alexandra and Cromwell libraries was anything but a snoozefest.
Drop-in sessions conclude
Drop-in sessions conclude
Parking was at a premium in Ophir’s main street on Friday as people gathered for the final Otago Regional Council drop-in session about its land and water regional plan (LWRP).
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Council procurement procedures criticised
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Council procurement procedures criticised
The Central Otago District Council has agreed to update a flawed procurement policy after a damning audit report.
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Firewood from Half Mile tree felling
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Firewood from Half Mile tree felling
The trees at Half Mile recreation reserve have been felled but the issue is still very much standing tall.
Family kayaks lake for a good cause
Family kayaks lake for a good cause
There was no visible blood but there was plenty of sweat and a few tears when a family kayaking team arrived at Dunstan Arm on Sunday.
Street party marks start of spring
Street party marks start of spring
Fairies, giant bubbles, aerial gymnasts and cultural dances entertained the crowd at the annual Cromwell Promotions street party and fireworks event on Sunday.
Family kayaks for a good cause
Family kayaks for a good cause
There was no visible blood but there was plenty of sweat and a few tears when a family kayaking team arrived at Dunstan Arm late yesterday morning.