Ward faces 4.1% rates rise
Ratepayers in Central Otago’s Cromwell ward face a projected rates increase of 4.1%, while those in the Maniototo ward will have a 0.4% decrease.
Jared Morgan
Gold miner reaches final resting place
Gold miner reaches final resting place
Up to 300 people turned out in Cromwell on Saturday to farewell not only a complete stranger but a man who died generations before anyone in attendance was even born.
Gold-rush garden provides insights into mining life
Gold-rush garden provides insights into mining life
An unexpected discovery at a historic gold-mining settlement in Central Otago shows people tried to create a sense of home despite the outpost being short-lived.
Apology from Aurora after outages in Clyde
Apology from Aurora after outages in Clyde
Aurora Energy has issued a mea culpa in the form of a letter to Clyde residents following a series of unplanned power outages in the Central Otago town.
Over $30K in grants approved
Over $30K in grants approved
More than $30,000 in community and promotions grants were approved by the Vincent Community Board on Tuesday.
Striped newcomer poses a threat
Striped newcomer poses a threat
On paper it looks pretty, but a relatively new arrival from Europe is not that welcome in Central Otago.
Wards’ rates set to rise 5%
Wards’ rates set to rise 5%
Ratepayers in the Teviot Valley and Vincent wards both face increases of at least 5% in their ward rates.
New trail awarded ‘Great Ride’ status
New trail awarded ‘Great Ride’ status
On the eve of the first anniversary of its opening, the Lake Dunstan Cycling and Walking Trail in Central Otago has been given "Great Ride" status.
Unknown gold miner to finally be laid to rest
Unknown gold miner to finally be laid to rest
Funeral notices are to be published for an unknown gold-miner more than 140 years after his death as preparations for his burial next week enter their final stages.
Unknown gold miner to finally be laid to rest
Unknown gold miner to finally be laid to rest
Funeral notices are to be published for an unknown gold-miner more than 140 years after his death as preparations for his burial next week enter their final stages.
CODC seeks feedback on affordable housing
CODC seeks feedback on affordable housing
The council is to ask Central Otago residents and ratepayers from outside the district to offer their views about whether it should become involved in providing affordable homes.
Elderly council housing tenants’ rents set to rise
Elderly council housing tenants’ rents set to rise
The spiralling cost of living is about to rise further for some elderly tenants in council housing in Central Otago, as rent increases are tipped as part of an annual review.
Leap forward between Maori and council
Leap forward between Maori and council
A significant milestone in the Central Otago District Council (CODC) partnership with Maori regarding input in council decision-making was reached yesterday.
CODC settles $10K bill for Molyneux Park showers
CODC settles $10K bill for Molyneux Park showers
A disagreement over electricity bills erroneously charged to an Alexandra rugby club has been settled.
Fluoridation of tap water on way
Fluoridation of tap water on way
The fluoride-free status of Central Otago drinking water is likely to change — at a cost of more than $1 million.
Rally Mini in serious collision
Rally Mini in serious collision
Locals heard the sound of vehicles speeding up and down the main street before a crash left a Mini taking part in a rally crushed and three people injured.
Rally Mini in serious collision
Rally Mini in serious collision
Oturehua locals heard the sound of vehicles speeding up and down the main street before a crash which left a Mini taking part in a rally crushed and three people injured.
Region risks ‘false sense of security’
Region risks ‘false sense of security’
Central Otago continues to be caught in a Covid-19 wave, keeping pandemic statistics in the South high.
Retailer’s relocation means op-shop looking for a new home
Retailer’s relocation means op-shop looking for a new home
Clothing retailer Postie is returning to Alexandra after a three-year absence, but the move comes at the expense of its Queenstown store in the Five Mile Shopping Centre.
Funeral to give unknown miner a final resting place
Funeral to give unknown miner a final resting place
An unknown gold miner whose remains were discovered buried near Cromwell four decades ago is to be reburied — giving him a final resting place more than 140 years after he died.