Medical services trust planned
Medical services trust planned
After a $55 million windfall, a Central Otago high country farmer who sold part of his station to a mining giant is vowing to give back to the community.
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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
Confidence and security are two benefits a proposed Central Otago gold mine will bring, a Tarras contractor says.
Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy
Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy
They may be slightly outnumbered around the table, but women will lead the council in Central Otago for the next three years.
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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ gold mine
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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ Bendigo-Ophir gold mine
Central Otago-based actor and winery owner Sir Sam Neill told his 830,000 social media followers a proposed gold mine is a "toxic" idea which would "ruin the region".
Goldmine buys slice of Bendigo Station
Goldmine buys slice of Bendigo Station
Santana Minerals says a $55 million agreement to buy part of a famed Central Otago high-country station is a "huge step forward" for the company’s plan for an open-cast mine.
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By-election to be held next year
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By-election to be held next year
Voters in a Central Otago ward will be back to the polls early next year following the release of the final local body election results.
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
After a $55 million windfall, a Central Otago high country farmer who sold part of his station to a mining giant is vowing to give back to the community.
Survey backs work
Survey backs work
Measuring success when the best outcome is nothing happening was the dilemma facing a volunteer group devoted to protecting young people from harm in alcohol-fuelled environments such as music...
Rotary stalwart given fellowship
Rotary stalwart given fellowship
Quiet achievers are the backbone of any organisation. The ones who just see a need and fill it without fuss or fanfare.
About ‘making people feel wanted’
About ‘making people feel wanted’
Visiting a rest-home is not often top of things a teen would want to do but one Central Otago girl looks forward to it every week.
Election results puzzle candidate
Election results puzzle candidate
One of the unsuccessful candidates for the Central Otago mayoral seat was puzzled by the election results as they came out on Saturday.
Part of the famous Shrek station sold
Part of the famous Shrek station sold
Santana Minerals says a $55 million agreement to buy part of a famed high-country station is a "huge step forward" in its plan for an open-cast mine.
Slice of Shrek station sold to gold miner for $55 million
Slice of Shrek station sold to gold miner for $55 million
Santana Minerals says a $55 million agreement to buy part of a famed Central Otago high-country station is a ‘‘huge step forward’’ for its plan for an open-cast mine.
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Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation
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Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation
A newly elected Central Otago councillor resigned days after the mayor questioned whether accusations against him made his position untenable.
Councillor at centre of online storm quits days after being elected
Councillor at centre of online storm quits days after being elected
Newly-elected Central Otago councillor Dave McKenzie has quit amid online accusations, saying the pressure is too much for his family.
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Neighbour decides not to appeal solar farm consent
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Neighbour decides not to appeal solar farm consent
A neighbour of a massive Maniototo solar farm has decided not to appeal its approval after being told it would "just be throwing good money after bad".
Calls for councillor to resign already
Calls for councillor to resign already
A newly elected Central Otago councillor is refusing to quit just two days after winning his seat, despite calls for his resignation.
Councillor refusing to quit amid misconduct claims
Councillor refusing to quit amid misconduct claims
A newly elected Central Otago councillor is refusing to quit just two days after winning his seat, despite calls for his resignation.
Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind
Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind
A landslide victory has returned Central Otago’s mayor to the "hot seat" for three more years.
Candidates rank priorities
Candidates rank priorities
Maintaining the character of Central Otago was high on the list of priorities for two of the three candidates hoping to be mayor of the region after votes are counted on Saturday.