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Central OtagoSeptember 3

‘This is what the trust is all about’: Menzshed tour shows how giving back adds up

The Cromwell Menzshed was one of several community projects on show this week, as Otago Community Trust trustees visited a handful of funded developments across the region to see the community impact of their support firsthand.
‘This is what the trust is all about’: Menzshed tour shows how giving back adds up
‘This is what the trust is all about’: Menzshed tour shows how giving back adds up
Central OtagoSeptember 3

‘Incredible’ young grower final hosted in Cromwell

After months of regional competitions, James Blair has been crowned the 2026 Young Grower of the Year, taking out the national title following the final round of practical and theoretical challenges on the 27-28 August in Cromwell last week.
‘Incredible’ young grower final hosted in Cromwell
‘Incredible’ young grower final hosted in Cromwell
Central OtagoSeptember 2

Rates review consultation nears close as council weighs three options

A fairer rating system could be coming to Central Otago, the district's mayor says.
Rates review consultation nears close as council weighs three options
Rates review consultation nears close as council weighs three options
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Central OtagoSeptember 1

High steaks: Alexandra butcher off to judge world’s best

An Alexandra butcher is putting her lifetime skills and knowledge to the test, after being picked to sit on the panel and judge the best cut at the World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam this month.
High steaks: Alexandra butcher off to judge world’s best
High steaks: Alexandra butcher off to judge world’s best
Central OtagoAugust 27

Alexandra singer set for album-release tour

Alexandra singer-songwriter Liz Conway is set to release a new album, Perspectives on 1 September, before taking it on her upcoming tour across Central Otago and beyond, with the first stop being her hometown of Alexandra.
Alexandra singer set for album-release tour
Alexandra singer set for album-release tour
Central OtagoAugust 27

Growth ‘unbelievable’ as Clyde Classic returns for third year

Set against the backdrop of Clyde’s historic gold-mining streets, the Clyde Classic is returning for it’s third year, with organisers on track for their biggest year yet.
Growth ‘unbelievable’ as Clyde Classic returns for third year
Growth ‘unbelievable’ as Clyde Classic returns for third year
Central OtagoAugust 27

Sausage roll showdown returns

New Zealand’s search for the country’s best and tastiest sausage roll is back, with the Bakel’s legendary sausage roll competition returning for its third instalment.
Sausage roll showdown returns
Sausage roll showdown returns
Central OtagoAugust 27

Plumbing apprentice heads to nationals as shortage hits

An Alexandra plumbing apprentice is set to head to the national stage after claiming the regional title, in an industry that needs young talent now more than ever.
Plumbing apprentice heads to nationals as shortage hits
Plumbing apprentice heads to nationals as shortage hits
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Central OtagoAugust 23

Cancer Society’s ‘Daffy Dips’ hit NZ ahead of Daffodil Day

A group of friends braved the chilly waters of Lake Dunstan in Clyde on Saturday, taking part in the iconic ‘Daffy Dip’ event, in support of Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day.
Cancer Society’s ‘Daffy Dips’ hit NZ ahead of Daffodil Day
Cancer Society’s ‘Daffy Dips’ hit NZ ahead of Daffodil Day
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Central OtagoAugust 21

Vietnam veteran finally honoured decades on

At 77 years old, Vietnam War veteran Lewis Pagan stood at the Cromwell War Memorial Gardens during Tuesday’s service and lay down a wreath. It was the first time in his life he had been asked to do so.
Vietnam veteran finally honoured decades on
Vietnam veteran finally honoured decades on