Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare on wheels was available at last weekend’s Merino Shears.
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Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Psychoactive substances and alcohol were on the minds of Central Otago district councillors at last month’s meeting.
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
A backlog of footpath work is anticipated by the Central Otago District Council, as funding from central government fails to meet expectations.
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
More than 200 competitors flocked to the "capital of the merino wool industry" at the weekend to take part in one of the world’s only fine-wool shows.
New shop gives young artists the chance to show
New shop gives young artists the chance to show
Ranfurly’s newest shop is offering "something for everyone", as well as a leg-up for young artists.
Shear volume of talent on display
Shear volume of talent on display
Shearers compete in the first round of heats in the senior machine shearing category at the 64th annual Merino Shearing and Woolhandling competition in Alexandra yesterday.
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
The wild weather was of some use yesterday.
Rockfall hits vehicle
Rockfall hits vehicle, occupants 'extremely lucky'
Motorists had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding the full brunt of a rockfall in the Cromwell-Clyde gorge this morning.
'Lucky escape' after rockfall in Central gorge
'Lucky escape' after rockfall in Central gorge
Motorists had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding rockfall in the Cromwell-Clyde gorge this morning.
Upgrades on track, will soon be finished: council
Upgrades on track, will soon be finished: council
The end is in sight for the Clyde street and water upgrade.
Boards hope community’s voice still heard
Boards hope community’s voice still heard
Before Central Otago District councillors cast their votes on districtisation last Wednesday, they had plenty of community input to consider.
Weather warning after car goes off road
Weather warning in Central after car goes off road
Motorists are urged to take care on the roads as bad weather begins to affect parts of the South.
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Break with past as both King and Queen crowned
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Break with past as both King and Queen crowned
It was a day out fit for a King and Queen.
Record turnout at Alexandra Blossom Festival
Record turnout at Alexandra Blossom Festival
It was a day out fit for a King and Queen.
Fire in Alexandra leads to power cuts
Fire in Alexandra leads to power cuts
Close to 5000 properties were affected by a power cut in Central Otago this afternoon, after a power pole in Alexandra caught fire.
Fire leads to power cuts throughout Central Otago
Fire leads to power cuts throughout Central Otago
Close to 5000 properties were affected by a power cut in Central Otago this afternoon, after a power pole in Alexandra caught fire.
History made at Blossom Festival
History made at Blossom Festival
For the first time in its history, a King and Queen have been jointly crowned at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
New rate may target short-term rentals
New rate may target short-term rentals
The "low-hanging fruit" of the accommodation sector is in the sights of the Central Otago District Council, which is investigating a possible rating system for short-term rentals in the area.
Energy firm seeks to legalise road
Energy firm seeks to legalise road
A Maniototo road is one step closer to being legalised after a request from an energy company seeking to establish a solar farm in the area.
Community, promotions grants allocated by Maniototo board
Community, promotions grants allocated by Maniototo board
The Maniototo Community Board has distributed the first round of grants for this financial year.