‘Explosive noise’ brings Fenz to dam
‘Explosive noise’ brings Fenz to dam
An "explosive noise" brought emergency services to the Clyde Dam’s powerhouse yesterday afternoon, after a suspected electrical failure.
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‘Devastated’ after build paused
‘Devastated’ after build paused
"Devastated." That is how Alexandra Primary School principal Fi Mackley described the school community’s reaction to the decision to put two property projects under review.
‘Valuable’ chance to gather regional perspectives
‘Valuable’ chance to gather regional perspectives
Education Minister Erica Stanford speaks to members of the Dunstan Kāhui Ako (community of learning) Kapa Haka in Alexandra, yesterday.
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Lower speeds backed by pupils
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Lower speeds backed by pupils
Central Otago children this week gathered around the council table to urge safer speeds near their school.
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Therapy dog lives on in school's sensory room
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Therapy dog lives on in school's sensory room
A cherished member of Goldfields Primary School, in Cromwell, was celebrated when the school opened its new sensory room on Wednesday.
Car boot sale to support hall upkeep
Car boot sale to support hall upkeep
Organisers of a car boot sale to be held this Saturday say the funds will go towards the upkeep of a valuable "repository of local history".
About 60 gather to commemorate sacrifice
About 60 gather to commemorate sacrifice
People of all denominations gathered in Cromwell last week to celebrate one of the most significant day’s in the Christian calendar.
Naseby’s growing fire risk subject of safety meeting
Naseby’s growing fire risk subject of safety meeting
A "hugely valuable" safety meeting was held in Naseby over the weekend, educating residents and crib owners about how to stay safe as the fire risk in the area grows.
Representation review submissions open
Representation review submissions open
The Central Otago District Council’s proposed representation review is open for submissions from the public.
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.