Pipers get ready to lead show parade
Pipers get ready to lead show parade
Tradition runs deep in Central Otago with a proud history of events that have spanned many decades.
Julie Asher
Rothschild to visit Bannockburn winery
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
‘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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Homestead owners apply for facelift permission
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Homestead owners apply for facelift permission
A facelift and subtle firming up is in the works for an elderly Earnscleugh landmark, which will result in a reduction in its distinctive red brick look.
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Top-level bikers to tackle Matangi’s elite terrain
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Top-level bikers to tackle Matangi’s elite terrain
Sheep will give way to cyclists as international and local mountain bikers tackle elite level tracks across Matangi Station, on the outskirts of Alexandra today.
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Mixed feelings in putting Pitches up for sale
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
‘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
‘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
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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
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
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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.