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Central OtagoSeptember 24

Historic Clyde Bowling Club readies for summer with $150,000 grant

Clyde Bowling Club has received $150,000 grant from the Otago Community Trust’s August 2026 funding round, one of the three grants the club has secured towards a major upgrade and redevelopment.
Historic Clyde Bowling Club readies for summer with $150,000 grant
Historic Clyde Bowling Club readies for summer with $150,000 grant
Central OtagoSeptember 24

World Gold Panning Championships come to Central Otago

Around 200 of the world’s finest gold panners will descend on Central Otago this month, as Cromwell is set to host the World Gold Panning Championships for the first time in New Zealand.
World Gold Panning Championships come to Central Otago
World Gold Panning Championships come to Central Otago
Central OtagoSeptember 24

Glass half-full: Central Otago Master Builders confident in industry growth

Confidence is returning to Central Otago’s construction industry, with 93% of Southern Otago’s Master Builders reporting a “strong and steady” order book. This is up from 68% a year ago, according to Master Builders’ 2026 State of the Sector survey, as confidence in the industry surges.
Glass half-full: Central Otago Master Builders confident in industry growth
Glass half-full: Central Otago Master Builders confident in industry growth
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Central OtagoSeptember 24

‘Bold, loud and unapologetic’: Frida Taco serves a taste of the world in Ranfurly

Ranfurly’s newest eatery, Frida Taco, is “bold, loud and unapologetic”.
‘Bold, loud and unapologetic’: Frida Taco serves a taste of the world in Ranfurly
‘Bold, loud and unapologetic’: Frida Taco serves a taste of the world in Ranfurly
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Central OtagoSeptember 18

Time to rally the Masseys: Cromwell sets its sights on world record

Massey Ferguson owners are being called upon to help New Zealand take a world record off Ireland at Easter next year, with aims to gather more Masseys in one place than anywhere else on Earth.
Time to rally the Masseys: Cromwell sets its sights on world record
Time to rally the Masseys: Cromwell sets its sights on world record
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Central OtagoSeptember 17

‘Testament to his strength of character’: Maniototo student recognised among five nationwide

Maniototo College Year 13 student and Head Boy Jake Smith has been awarded has been recognised with a national Student Excellence Award, after being selected as one of five recipients from 30 nominees across the country.
‘Testament to his strength of character’: Maniototo student recognised among five nationwide
‘Testament to his strength of character’: Maniototo student recognised among five nationwide
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Central OtagoSeptember 17

More riders, spending as cycle network expands

Otago’s cycle trail network could see an extra 280,000 riders on its tracks within 30 years as the region approaches a major milestone for its biking and tourism industry.
More riders, spending as cycle network expands
More riders, spending as cycle network expands
Central OtagoSeptember 16

Locals urged to secure early-bird Blossom Festival tickets

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Blossom Festival, with organisers urging residents to lock in their spot before they sell out.
Locals urged to secure early-bird Blossom Festival tickets
Locals urged to secure early-bird Blossom Festival tickets
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Central OtagoSeptember 10

Alexandra Primary’s ‘Octavia’ hits winning notes scoring double at Otago Bandquest

An Alexandra Primary School rock band is celebrating after a stellar debut performance at Rockshop Bandquest 2026, taking home the award for Best Original Song and placing third overall over the two-day music event.
Alexandra Primary’s ‘Octavia’ hits winning notes scoring double at Otago Bandquest
Alexandra Primary’s ‘Octavia’ hits winning notes scoring double at Otago Bandquest
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Central OtagoSeptember 10

Sweet success: Alexandra teen bakes up a storm at Queensland show

Alexandra teenager Caja Paulin has returned home with a silver medal after competing at the International Cake Show Australia, the largest cake, cookie and sugar craft show in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sweet success: Alexandra teen bakes up a storm at Queensland show
Sweet success: Alexandra teen bakes up a storm at Queensland show