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Central OtagoAugust 13

Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage

A short play written and produced by Clyde local theatre director Joy Ramsay has earned distinctions across three categories at the Theatre New Zealand competition in Dunedin held at the end of last month.
Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage
Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage
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Central OtagoAugust 13

Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts

Dunstan High School is bringing the classic musical "Annie" to the Alexandra Memorial Theatre this month, with a huge cast and production team behind the beloved story.
Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts
Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts
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Central OtagoAugust 13

Dunstan High looks to the future

Six classrooms and speciality spaces are the latest addition to Dunstan High School, forming part of a development the principal said was designed to “future-proof” the school for years to come.
Dunstan High looks to the future
Dunstan High looks to the future
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Central OtagoAugust 13

Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens

The Cromwell MenzShed has officially opened its new purpose-built home, marking the end of an eight-year journey to give the town’s shedders a permanent base.
Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens
Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens
Central OtagoAugust 13

Community support drives progress ‘stone by stone’

Abbeyfield Alexandra is making steady progress toward building an affordable shared living facility for seniors in the town, with the project now approaching key milestones on land, design and fundraising fronts.
Community support drives progress ‘stone by stone’
Community support drives progress ‘stone by stone’
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Central OtagoAugust 13

Locals urged to join ‘eRATifcation’ push before spring nesting

Predator Free Cromwell is calling on locals to help trap rats before spring arrives, warning that a short window now could make a major difference for native birds heading into nesting season.
Locals urged to join ‘eRATifcation’ push before spring nesting
Locals urged to join ‘eRATifcation’ push before spring nesting
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Central OtagoAugust 10

‘Right door to right service’: new youth mental health, addiction service for region

A new child and youth mental health and addiction service has officially launched across Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, aiming to make it easier for young people and their families find the right support faster.
‘Right door to right service’: new youth mental health, addiction service for region
‘Right door to right service’: new youth mental health, addiction service for region
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Central OtagoAugust 7

‘Doesn’t happen around here’: Locals shocked by Cromwell Night ‘n Day axe attack

Locals are in shock after an awe-wielding man smashed a Cromwell shop in a daylight rampage.
‘Doesn’t happen around here’: Locals shocked by Cromwell Night ‘n Day axe attack
‘Doesn’t happen around here’: Locals shocked by Cromwell Night ‘n Day axe attack
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Central OtagoAugust 6

Alexandra’s historic Little Valley bridge has reopened after eight months

Normal traffic routes have returned to Alexandra following the reopening of the Little Valley Road Bridge last Friday, after Central Otago District Council completed an extensive refurbishment of the 120-year-old structure.
Alexandra’s historic Little Valley bridge has reopened after eight months
Alexandra’s historic Little Valley bridge has reopened after eight months
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Central OtagoAugust 6

Students swap classrooms for workshops at Cromwell trade open day

More than 150 secondary school students from across the Central Lakes region descended on Otago Polytechnic’s Cromwell campus on Friday morning, trading classrooms for workshops during the annual Camp Inspire open day.
Students swap classrooms for workshops at Cromwell trade open day
Students swap classrooms for workshops at Cromwell trade open day