Representation review submissions open
Representation review submissions open
The Central Otago District Council’s proposed representation review is open for submissions from the public.
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Thousands enjoy food and wine festival
Thousands enjoy food and wine festival
Thousands flocked to Clyde’s main street yesterday to celebrate good food, drink and company.
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‘Perfect example’ of need to revisit laws
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‘Perfect example’ of need to revisit laws
Two Wānaka supermarkets once again flouting Easter trading laws provide the "perfect example" of the need to revisit Easter trading laws, a local MP says.
Flushed underwear costly for community
Flushed underwear costly for community
While stinky undies may be the punchline of many a schoolyard joke, for the Central Otago District Council they are no laughing matter.
Something for everyone
Something for everyone
Easter Pop Up Market co-organiser Sue Noble-Adams, of Clyde, displays some of the items for sale at this weekend’s market.
Success for rowers
Success for rowers
Central Otago rowers have had yet another successful turn about Lake Ruataniwha during New Zealand’s largest rowing regatta.
Bannockburn locals in focus
Bannockburn locals in focus
Connection is at the heart of a new documentary exhibition by a Bannockburn couple who wanted to capture and share local stories together.
Olympic glory in paddler’s sights
Olympic glory in paddler’s sights
Alexandra paddler Finn Butcher had a lot to celebrate with friends and family over the weekend.
Community at the heart of fundraiser
Community at the heart of fundraiser
Community supporting the community was at the heart of a charity golf tournament held in Wānaka over the weekend.
Two charitable causes benefit from golf day
Two charitable causes benefit from golf day
Two great causes were bolstered by community support in Cromwell last Friday during the Bayleys Cromwell Charity Golf Day.
Festival celebrates ‘local bounty’, fosters connection
Festival celebrates ‘local bounty’, fosters connection
The growth of community and local produce was cause for celebration in the Upper Clutha at the weekend.
Pupils learn their region’s history at Vallance Cottage
Pupils learn their region’s history at Vallance Cottage
Over 150 primary schoolpupils rolled their sleeves up and got stuck into history this week — developing an appreciation for one of Alexandra’s most historic buildings.
One hundred years of power to be celebrated
One hundred years of power to be celebrated
Community is at front of mind for Pioneer Energy as they prepare to celebrate 100 years of energy this Saturday.
School’s colour run was to dye for
School’s colour run was to dye for
If it was colourful chaos you were after, Goldfields Primary School, in Cromwell, was the place to be on Sunday.
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Raising rates only option: mayor
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Raising rates only option: mayor
The increasing cost of business as usual has left the Central Otago District Council with little choice but to pass down rates rises, the chief executive has warned.
Golfers aid charity
Golfers aid charity
The 21st edition of the Hirepool Charity Classic Trilogy was held at the Wānaka Golf Club and ran from Friday until last night.
Contributions to music honoured
Contributions to music honoured
The Central Otago Regional Orchestra (CORO) honoured the contributions of a dedicated musician last month, when they presented cellist Tom Lamb with a life membership.
International interns drawn to Central Otago
International interns drawn to Central Otago
As the grape harvest begins this month, Central Otago is the place to be for wine industry interns, here to learn about New Zealand’s wine culture.
Vandalism prompts call for cameras in park
Vandalism prompts call for cameras in park
Alexandra police are calling for surveillance cameras to be installed in Pioneer Park after another act of damage to Central Otago District Council property in recent months.
Race one-of-a-kind, competitors say
Race one-of-a-kind, competitors say
World-class talent was on show in the hills around Alexandra over the weekend during the annual Prospector MTB Stage Race.