Cheery outlook for cherry growers
Cheery outlook for cherry growers
The first of this season's cherries are on supermarket shelves and growers are getting more money for them than last year.
Sarah Marquet
Military medals presented
Military medals presented
Twenty-seven Central Otago men recently received medals for compulsory military training (CMT), boosting the dwindling ranks of the Alexandra-Clyde Returned and Services Association (RSA).
Terrain presents challenges, but trail trust upbeat
Terrain presents challenges, but trail trust upbeat
As construction on the first 10km of the 34km Roxburgh Gorge cycle trail from Alexandra to the Roxburgh hydro dam steadily progresses, members of the trail trust invite media on an expedition down the river to check out the trail route, the terrain, the history and the progress. Otago Daily Times journalist Sarah Marquet goes along for the ride.
Second textile artefact found in hut
Second textile artefact found in hut
A trip down the Clutha River, through the Roxburgh Gorge, yesterday uncovered something unexpected - a new artefact, a piece of woven textile similar to one removed last month.
Gymnastics: Harts' huge contribution recognised
Gymnastics: Harts' huge contribution recognised
Glenn and Sally Hart, of Alexandra, have received coach of the year awards from Otago GymSports.
Tips for aspiring cycle trail businesses
Tips for aspiring cycle trail businesses
People intending to cash in on the tourism opportunities which will open up with the cycle trails being built through the Teviot Valley were advised this week to set high standards and seize opportunities.
Obedient dogs and masters raise $5000 for school
Obedient dogs and masters raise $5000 for school
At a small country pub last weekend, it seemed the dogs got more attention than All Blacks Andrew Hore and Tony Woodcock.
Molyneux groundsman appointed
Molyneux groundsman appointed
Andrew Douglas, of Alexandra, was appointed groundsman for Molyneux Park the same week New Zealand Cricket (NZC) withdrew the park's warrant of fitness due to the lack of a permanent turf manager.
Mountain biking: Two minutes shaved off record
Mountain biking: Two minutes shaved off record
Mark Williams, of Queenstown, finished the Bannockburn gutbuster on Saturday in a record time of 2hr 49min - two minutes faster than the previous record of 2hr 51min, set last year by Brent Miller, of Christchurch.
Perfectly turned out
Perfectly turned out
After seeing a notice in the Otago Daily Times advertising a retro theme for this year's Cromwell gallops, Maureen and Noel Bradshaw, of Oamaru, thought it too good a day to miss.
High wind, old trees close road
High wind, old trees close road
Part of Lowburn Valley road, in Lowburn, near Cromwell, has been closed since Tuesday afternoon due to high winds and dangerous trees.
Financial fears as Alexandra loses cricket
Financial fears as Alexandra loses cricket
The failure to appoint a permanent turf manager for Molyneux Park has meant a cricket game has been relocated to Dunedin, which could have dire financial ramifications for the town of Alexandra.
Hot ashes from rubbish truck start fires
Hot ashes from rubbish truck start fires
Several scrub fires caused by hot ashes flying from a rubbish truck broke out along State Highway 8 between Alexandra and Clyde just after 4pm yesterday.
Cycle trail construction strikes hitch
Cycle trail construction strikes hitch
Construction has begun on the first 10km of the controversial Roxburgh Gorge cycle trail but the trail trust has already hit the first snag.
Further concerns over cycle trail
Further concerns over cycle trail
More concerns about the construction of the 34km Roxburgh Gorge cycle trail have arisen, but the trail trust and project manager say things are under control.
Family grateful for charity's support
Family grateful for charity's support
Dana Jenkins, a friendly and outgoing 12-year-old from Alexandra, says her friends think she is lucky not to have to exercise but "I just want to get out there".
Pupils entertain in park
Pupils entertain in park
Pupils from the The Terrace Primary School entertained a crowd gathered in Pioneer Park, Alexandra, yesterday as part of the Alexandra Thyme Festival lunchtime concert series.
Transpower grants almost $50,000
Transpower grants almost $50,000
Power has given almost $50,000 to community projects in the Otago region during its latest round of CommunityCare Fund grants.
Sustainability next farming challenge: Carter
Sustainability next farming challenge: Carter
Now the National Party had implemented incentives for irrigation and water storage development, it could look at challenges such as environmental sustainability, Agriculture Minister David Carter said yesterday.
'Brain teasers'at flying rally
'Brain teasers'at flying rally
Liferaft dropping, bombing, precision landing and navigation were all part of the Lakes Area Rally, a competition hosted by the Central Otago flying club in Alexandra on Saturday.