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Central mourns ‘advocate for our region’
One of Central Otago’s brightest stars and biggest advocates is being remembered as someone who was truly at home in the district.
Carys Trotter
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Campaign for dark sky status launched at event
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Campaign for dark sky status launched at event
The push is on for the dark skies above Central Otago to be recognised internationally before one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade.
‘Opportunity we need to realise’
‘Opportunity we need to realise’
Senior citizens are not an issue that society needs to solve, but rather "an opportunity we need to realise", the Minister for Seniors says.
Lanterns to light up festival in 10th year
Lanterns to light up festival in 10th year
Cromwell is set to shine brighter than ever as Light Up Winter Cromwell marks its 10th anniversary.
Festival ready to bloom again
Festival ready to bloom again
New Zealand’s longest running festival is celebrating it’s 69th year as the Alexandra Blossom Festival again celebrates the arrival of spring as it has every year since 1957.
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Seniors ‘not a problem we need to solve’
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Seniors ‘not a problem we need to solve’
Senior citizens are not an issue that society needs to solve, but rather ‘‘an opportunity we need to realise’’, the Minister for Seniors Casey Costello says.
Trust goes into bat to help relaunch cricket
Trust goes into bat to help relaunch cricket
Organised cricket is returning to the Teviot Valley for the first time in roughly two decades.
Back country roads to close
Back country roads to close
A range of Central Otago back country roads will close to motor vehicles after the long weekend, ahead of the winter season, the Central Otago District Council has advised.
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Region riding high after recognition
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Region riding high after recognition
It has been a big week for Central Otago winemakers, with two major sets of awards recognising the region.
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Council takes on minimum flow Bill
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Council takes on minimum flow Bill
‘‘We’ve got an opportunity to put a peg in the sand — and we have to take it.’’
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Councillors butt heads over Local Bill
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Councillors butt heads over Local Bill
An Otago regional councillor and Manuherikia farmer says he supports decision-making being taken out of his hands.
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Mustangs roar into town
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Mustangs roar into town
Alexandra’s main street came alive on Saturday as 36 Mustangs rolled through town for the 2026 Southern Muster.
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Inside the storm
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Inside the storm
On a grey Wednesday in Alexandra, Otago’s emergency services activated a region-wide simulation of a catastrophic snowstorm.
Industry gathers for NZ Wool classers Association AGM
Industry gathers for NZ Wool classers Association AGM
Growers, classers, brokers, shearing contractors and designers came together for the NZ Woolclassers Association’s annual AGM and professional development day, with a strong turnout and a wide...
Olive community returns for annual pressing day
Olive community returns for annual pressing day
Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual Community Pressing Day.
Ball to mark Ophir hall’s 100th
Ball to mark Ophir hall’s 100th
The Ophir Peace Memorial Hall turns 100 this year and a ball celebration has been scheduled for Saturday.
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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil
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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil
Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual community pressing day.
Fears from ultimatum
Fears from ultimatum
Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will "dilute local knowledge" and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.
Event raises $21,000
Event raises $21,000
A night event held in memory of a Queenstown mother whose death from breast cancer last year inspired friends to "love harder" raised more than $20,000.
Community pressing day returns
Community pressing day returns
Hobby olive growers from Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes districts are preparing to roll up their sleeves for the annual community pressing day on Saturday.