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Attack on nature an ‘attack’ on humans: Turner
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Attack on nature an ‘attack’ on humans: Turner
The Central Otago Environmental Society awarded its first honorary life membership to a founding member at its annual meeting.
Julie Asher
Come on in: new $3m pool opening
Come on in: new $3m pool opening
If patience is a virtue, the people of Roxburgh must be saints as they have waited more than 16 years for a new swimming pool.
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Neighbours air fears at consent hearing
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Neighbours air fears at consent hearing
Neighbours of a Cromwell property, which was served an abatement notice this year for illegally running travellers’ accommodation, say their privacy and safety was being eroded and feared the...
CODC records team best in NZ
CODC records team best in NZ
A team from the Central Otago District Council (CODC) has been named the best in the country.
4WD event forced to change course
4WD event forced to change course
El Nino may not have delivered the promised high temperatures — yet — but its impact is being felt.
Great response to toy swap
Great response to toy swap
Free toys sounds like a Christmas miracle but it was no fantasy last week when a room full of free toys was on offer in Alexandra.
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.