Classic car owner and collector Colin Robb's restored Ford Zephyr ute is one of his favourites and just one of the ''about 20'' cars he had on display at the sixth annual Roxburgh Car Show 'n' Shine yesterday.
Alexandra photographer and outdoor education teacher Eric Schusser was the Central Otago winner at the Central Otago District Arts Trust 2013 Art Gold Awards announced in Alexandra last night.
Under a worst-case scenario climate model, Alexandra may have to look for another horticulture industry within a few decades, climate scientist Greg Bodeker says.
The long weekend is shaping up to be a big one in Central Otago with events planned for all its main towns and accommodation providers at or nearing capacity in some busier areas.
It is hoped Fruitgrowers Rd, near Clyde, will be open before Christmas but there are no guarantees, Central Otago District Council roading manager Julie Muir says.
The New Zealand Geographic Board has deferred its decision on the name Te Karearea Peak for one of Central Otago's highest unnamed peaks in order to seek the opinion of Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson.
Once again, West Otago's version of Oktoberfest, complete with ''beer wenches'' and an oompah band was a success, organiser and Tapanui Rugby Club chairman Malcolm Hancox said.
A combined total of more than 80 years of local government service by four Central Otago men was recognised as their council and boards held final meetings for this term.
Woolhandlers Stevie-Rae Alexander (left), of Taihape, and Robyn O'Donnell, of Masterton, compete in the junior woolhandling semifinals during the New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra yesterday.