Tourism-based future for farm
Tourism-based future for farm
A group of farm buildings at Fruitlands, known as Butlers Farm, is being restored to its former glory and may end up as a venue for weddings or conferences.
Lynda van Kempen
Fish size limit of 40cm or less recommended
Fish size limit of 40cm or less recommended
New fishing regulations may be imposed on the Nevis River because of the "fragility" of the fishery and increased angling pressure.
Fish and Game opposed to removing speed limit
Fish and Game opposed to removing speed limit
The Otago Fish and Game Council will continue its opposition to removing the speed limit on the Hunter River and plans to seek legal advice on the matter.
Call for study into effects of dairying
Call for study into effects of dairying
Current and proposed dairy expansion in the Maniototo has prompted calls for more investigation into the effects on the area's water quality.
Smog pollution unique to each town – council
Smog pollution unique to each town – council
Alexandra has its own smog, separate from Clyde's smog.
Pupils promote Fairtrade
Pupils promote Fairtrade
Cromwell College pupils went bananas yesterday.
Wine test changes boon to growers
Wine test changes boon to growers
Changes planned for laboratory testing of wine exports to Europe should cut compliance costs for Central Otago wine growers.
Planner recommends resource consent process for dam issue
Planner recommends resource consent process for dam issue
Any decision on whether dams are allowed on the Nevis River should be made through the resource consent process, local authorities have told a special tribunal considering the matter.
Children's advocate man of South
Children's advocate man of South
New Children's Commissioner John Angus is proud to be a Southern Man and says his upbringing in a caring, Scottish Presbyterian family, has shaped his career.
Clutha plans seen as 15-20 years away
Clutha plans seen as 15-20 years away
Plans for more dams on the Clutha River are 15 to 20 years away from becoming a reality so should not be factored into the debate on whether a hydro-electricity dam on the Nevis River is needed, a special tribunal has been told.
Emphasis on renewable energy cited
Emphasis on renewable energy cited
A blanket ban on damming the Nevis River would be inappropriate, considering the Government's emphasis on using renewable sources of energy for power generation, power companies told the Nevis hearing yesterday.
Boating, fishing still possible on Nevis: Pioneer
Boating, fishing still possible on Nevis: Pioneer
Anglers and kayakers could still enjoy the Nevis River if a hydro-electric scheme went ahead, the Nevis tribunal was told yesterday.
Doc neutral about controversial dam
Doc neutral about controversial dam
The Department of Conservation says it has a "neutral stance" on the proposed amendment to the Nevis River Water Conservation Order.
No 'present plans' to dam Nevis
No 'present plans' to dam Nevis
Pioneer Generation wants the door left open for hydro development, even though it has "no present plans" to establish a power station on the Nevis River, a hearing in Cromwell was told yesterday.
Small dam would not affect landscape
Small dam would not affect landscape
A small hydro-electric power scheme on the Nevis River would not change the distinctive elements that define the landscape of the valley, the Nevis River hearing was told yesterday.
Wind farms uneconomic, Nevis hearing told
Wind farms uneconomic, Nevis hearing told
Changes in the exchange rate are making wind farm proposals uneconomic and relying on them to meet the growing demand for electricity in this country was unwise, an economist told a special tribunal hearing yesterday.
Seeking to retain option, not consent for dam, Pioneer says
Seeking to retain option, not consent for dam, Pioneer says
A special tribunal in Cromwell is considering changes to a water conservation order on the Nevis River, not hearing a resource consent application for a proposed hydro dam and reservoir on the river, Pioneer Generation lawyer Kerry Smith said yesterday.
Commissioner to focus on child care
Commissioner to focus on child care
Taking a closer look at the interests of young children, given the increasing use of child care for under 2-year-olds, is one of six priorities set by new Children's Commissioner John Angus, of Lowburn.
Lions converge for 40th
Lions converge for 40th
The Cromwell Lions Club is officially middle-aged.
Cleaning up nets award
Cleaning up nets award
Riverside work attracts Green Ribbon recognitionA Central Otago group has won a national environmental award for inspiring its community to help clean up part of the Clutha riverbank near Alexandra last year.