Progress in search for retirement village land
The chairman of a group that wants to develop a retirement village in Alexandra says it is ''very close'' to knowing if it can secure land for the development.
Pam Jones
Stratford Creek subdivision gets approval
Stratford Creek subdivision gets approval
A 15-lot subdivision on Stratford Creek Station at Lowburn has been approved by the Central Otago District Council hearings panel.
Briar Herb site pick for new museum
Briar Herb site pick for new museum
A new museum for Clyde centred around parts of the historic Briar Herb Factory Museum has emerged as the favourite from options presented to Clyde residents.
Community board approves 10.2% rate increase
Community board approves 10.2% rate increase
Vincent Community Board ratepayers look set to have a 10.2% increase in their community board rates next financial year.
Bridge rebuild not feasible
Bridge rebuild not feasible
A group who "tried hard" to reinstate a walking and cycling bridge over Alexandra's old bridge piers is "gutted" to find out the project is not feasible.
Alex 'attractive option' but Skybase biding its time
Alex 'attractive option' but Skybase biding its time
Skybase's Michael Read says Alexandra is still an "attractive option" for a base to test unmanned aircraft, but has stopped short of saying whether a second application for a restricted airspace will be lodged.
Drunk and in charge of a chillybin
Drunk and in charge of a chillybin
Thinking of having a few drinks and then going for a spin on top of a motorised chillybin? Think again.
Vincent board to seek CODC aid on Aurora
Vincent board to seek CODC aid on Aurora
Vincent Community Board members are taking Aurora Energy to task about its power poles and infrastructure, and will ask the Central Otago District Council to meet Aurora representatives to discuss...
Board member hopes to take Aurora to task
Board member hopes to take Aurora to task
Vincent Community Board member Russell Garbutt is calling on his fellow elected members to stand up against what he says is the ''continuing failure'' of Aurora Energy power poles and other...
New search for man missing a year
New search for man missing a year
In the week of the first anniversary of the disappearance of Alexandra man Christopher Bates, police and Land Search and Rescue volunteers will again comb an area near the Manuherikia River.
Supermarket seeks greenway for growth
Supermarket seeks greenway for growth
Cromwell Community Board members have asked for more information before deciding whether to sell a strip of greenway needed for a proposed expansion of Cromwell New World.
Extra funding for weed control
Extra funding for weed control
Extra funding to clear lagarosiphon from boat ramps around Cromwell will help control the invasive weed in Lake Dunstan, those involved say.
Lake Dunstan cycle trail given approval
Lake Dunstan cycle trail given approval
The proposed cycle trail through the Cromwell Gorge has been approved by an independent commissioner, despite some ''strong and heartfelt'' concerns.
$8m set aside for Cromwell plan
$8m set aside for Cromwell plan
More than $8 million of spending has been earmarked for projects arising from the Cromwell master plan, after Cromwell Community Board members approved the draft figures.
Munching machinery has a sweet name
Munching machinery has a sweet name
Got a blocked inlet screen? Call the muffin monster.
Mt Difficulty Wines sale approved
Mt Difficulty Wines sale approved by OIO
The $52 million purchase of Mt Difficulty Wines Ltd by Foley Family Wines has been approved by the Overseas Investment Office.
Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruined'
Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruined'
A Maniototo man has criticised the Department of Conservation for being hypocritical about Central Otago's hinterland.
US teen takes sprint car title
US teen takes sprint car title
An American 17-year-old being referred to internationally as a racing prodigy stole the national sprintcar title from New Zealand drivers at the Central Motor Speedway last weekend.
Humble uke instrumental in old rail station’s restoration
Humble uke instrumental in old rail station’s restoration
The humble ukulele is contributing to a community project in Lauder — the restoration of its old railway station to its former glory.
Nash finds Run the Ridge hard work
Nash finds Run the Ridge hard work
He claimed he had been stitched up by his mate, and that Christmas got in the way of his training.