Ruby Shaw

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'Lost touch': Mayor's reverse mortgage idea irks

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'Lost touch': Mayor's reverse mortgage idea irks

Central Otago’s mayor has been called out of touch after suggesting struggling ratepayers could consider reverse mortgages as a way to pay a proposed rate increase of more than 18%.

Girl’s outdoor scheme expanding to young women

Journeys co-founder Megan Longman and Journeys alumni Isla Nelson hope the new programme will...

Girl’s outdoor scheme expanding to young women

Building connections between young women is the aim of a new Alexandra-based outdoor adventure programme starting this month.

New speed limits for nearly 60 roads

Speed changes are coming into force across Central Otago. FILE PHOTO: NZ HERALD

New speed limits for nearly 60 roads

Close to 60 roads across Central Otago will have speed limits reduced, and variable speed limits for most schools will be introduced, the Central Otago District Council has decided.

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Project begins with tussock planting

Vincent Community Board chairwoman Tamah Alley plants a tussock at the Half Mile Recreation...

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Project begins with tussock planting

More than 1000 tussocks have been planted as the first stages of redevelopment at Alexandra’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve begin.

Planting project begins at Half Mile Recreation Reserve

More than 1000 tussocks were planted when the first stages of redevelopment began at Alexandra’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve yesterday.

Maniototo’s ‘mistake’ spelling retained

Maniototo’s ‘mistake’ spelling retained

The Maniototo will remain the Maniototo.

Dunstan alumni to compete at Olympics

Nicole Shields (right), of Clyde, and Ellesse Andrews, of Christchurch, share a moment as they...

Dunstan alumni to compete at Olympics

Dunstan High School will take a special interest in this year’s Olympics, as two former pupils compete in the Paris games.

Central population grows by 21

Central Otago’s new citizens. PHOTO: RUBY SHAW

Central population grows by 21

The Central Otago District council chambers were filled with laughter last week as 21 new citizens gathered with friends and family to declare New Zealand home.

Society’s team going out to communities

Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago’s Cancer Society new team comprises (from left) community...

Society’s team going out to communities

A new Central Otago team of Cancer Society staff are aiming to strengthen community connections and continue to advocate for local families.

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Maniototo’s ‘mistake’ spelling retained

Richard Bowman, of Lake Hayes, enjoys a cuppa outside the Maniototo Cafe in Ranfurly. Photo:...

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Maniototo’s ‘mistake’ spelling retained

The Maniototo will remain the Maniototo.

Century of farming, steadfast growth

Matangi owners Mary-Liz and John Sanders say living on the station is a way of life. PHOTOS:...

Century of farming, steadfast growth

Three Central Otago families have been recognised for 100 years of farming on their properties.

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Board resists name change to Māniatoto

Maniototo may become Māniatoto from today. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Board resists name change to Māniatoto

Maniototo or Māniatoto? A Central Otago community board has voted to keep the spelling of its name the same but that may be overturned today.

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Council urged to alter spelling of Maniototo

Runaka manager Suzanne Ellison. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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Council urged to alter spelling of Maniototo

The long-disputed spelling of an area of Central Otago is once again up for discussion, after iwi expressed their support for change.

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Submissions heard on proposed Dark Sky plan change

Dunedin astronomer Nick Simpson looks at star Alpha Crucis through a telescope at Naseby Domain...

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Submissions heard on proposed Dark Sky plan change

The power of community has brought Naseby’s skies one step closer to protection.

Century of farming, steadfast growth

Matangi owners Mary-Liz and John Sanders say living on the station is a way of life. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Century of farming, steadfast growth

As winter sets in, it is a time of reflection at Matangi Station.

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100 pupils kept at home due to illness

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100 pupils kept at home due to illness

Staff illness forced a Central Otago high school to keep 100 year 12 pupils from school yesterday.

Delight as Luggate playground reopens

Cutting the ribbon at the Hopkins St playground reopening in Luggate on Sunday are Queenstown...

Delight as Luggate playground reopens

The sound of children’s laughter rang loud and clear in Luggate last weekend during the long-awaited reopening of the Hopkins St playground.

Goldmine supporter calls opponents ‘hysterical’

Commissioners (from left) Ros Day, chairwoman Louise Taylor and Craig Welch at the hearing. Photo...

Goldmine supporter calls opponents ‘hysterical’

Opponents of a proposed goldmine were described as "hysterical" and "illogical" at a consent hearing yesterday by a supporter who had been employed by the mining company.

Impact on iwi uncertain

Record high gold prices have prompted hobby prospectors to dust off spades and pans and head to...

Impact on iwi uncertain

Questions remain about the cultural impact a potential gold-mining operation may have, following a two-day hearing in Millers Flat this week.

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Job prospects dominate mine hearing

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Job prospects dominate mine hearing

The suggested benefits to the local community fronted discussions at the first day of a gold mining consent hearing, held in Millers Flat yesterday.

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