Recycling aims to give back
Recycling aims to give back
Giving back to the community is the reason behind a new greenwaste recycling initiative in Millers Flat.
Julie Asher
Becker family prominent at champs
Becker family prominent at champs
It was family first at the New Zealand men’s and women’s curling championship at the Maniototo Adventure Park, in Naseby, last week.
Festival declined licence, hearing set
Festival declined licence, hearing set
A hearing will be held next month after the Central Otago licensing committee declined a special licence for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
SUBSCRIBER
Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
SUBSCRIBER
Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
Increasing abuse and threats directed at elected members has prompted a new home security allowance to councillors’ pay.
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
The Central Otago licensing committee has declined the Alexandra Blossom Festival a special liquor license and set down a hearing for July 11.
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
The Central Otago District Council has approved its long-term plan, confirming an average rates increase of 12.47% — slightly lower than the 13.01% originally proposed.
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
A volunteer firefighter’s quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire.
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Schools, art and sports facilities around Central Otago are all better off following the latest round of grants from Central Lakes Trust.
Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed
Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed
A volunteer firefighter’s quick actions averted catastrophe this morning at a Maniototo dairy farm where a recalled fan heater caught fire.
Strumming good fun
Strumming good fun
Throngs of excited children wielding ukuleles filled the Alexandra Memorial Hall on Tuesday for a jam session complete with accompanying band.
Classroom news delights Dunstan High
Classroom news delights Dunstan High
The announcement of new classrooms to accommodate a growing roll was welcome news for Dunstan High School.
SUBSCRIBER
Community board to meet funding shortfall
SUBSCRIBER
Community board to meet funding shortfall
A shortfall in funding for a riverside park in Alexandra will be made up from Vincent Community Board reserves, tipping the council contribution to the project over the $1 million mark.
SUBSCRIBER
Council reviews decision to delegate fast-track application
SUBSCRIBER
Council reviews decision to delegate fast-track application
A resolution to delegate to the mayor and a councillor approval of key issues reports for Santana Minerals fast-track application was reviewed at yesterday’s Central Otago District Council meeting...
SUBSCRIBER
Polytech shuts down cookery course
SUBSCRIBER
Polytech shuts down cookery course
The lack of a commercial kitchen is a driver in the closure of one of the courses at the Otago Polytechnic Central Campus.
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
A $150,000 funding boost from the Otago Community Trust has brought the vision of a new sport and recreation hub in the small Central Otago village of Millers Flat one step closer.
New community pool raking in architecture awards
New community pool raking in architecture awards
Small but mighty might be the new tagline for a small Central Otago town better known for pies and apples than architectural genius.
Commodore makes new record with role
Commodore makes new record with role
Leading the way is nothing new for a Queensberry woman who has become the first female Commodore of a radio-controlled yacht squadron in New Zealand.
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Joining a pipe band might have been a dream come true but the band was equally fortunate when Ken Bain turned up for practice at the Alexandra and Districts Pipe Band for the first time.
Treatment plant upgrades set to be finished this year
Treatment plant upgrades set to be finished this year
Upgrades to the Patearoa and Ranfurly water treatment plants are under way and should be finished by the end of the year.
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
It is a long way from Ranfurly to Las Vegas, but a Maniototo Area School teacher will soon be making the journey as part of a new initiative at the school.