The Central Otago District Council is reminding residents that smoke testing of the wastewater pipes is continuing in Alexandra after fire crews attended a false alarm this week.
The hard slog of Wanaka mountain biking coach Gavin Key has helped steer the course for many elite riders around the country, which has led to coaching credentials and podium success for a flurry of young proteges.
Central Otago's fruit and wine growers are not getting carried away as local industries toast an amendment to the Government's Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme (RSE).
A Maniototo dairy farm is salvaging an old school building in Patearoa to use as a function room and hang-out spot for its roster of hardworking staff.
Energy savings of more than 200% at Alexandra's Molyneux Aquatic Centre are an early indication the nearby heat transfer plant is successful, a Central Otago District Council report says.
Changes to the Government's temporary work visas are still being digested by Central Otago's fruit growers but any simplification of the process would be welcomed.