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Central OtagoSeptember 11

Tree replacements to be shared around town

To tree or not to tree was the question at the Cromwell Community Board meeting on Tuesday.
Tree replacements to be shared around town
Tree replacements to be shared around town
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Central OtagoSeptember 10

High-profile backers on board Onslow hydro plan

After running out of money, the people behind the proposal for a large pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow have brought in some high-profile backers, including the founder of the Warehouse, Sir Stephen Tindall.
High-profile backers on board Onslow hydro plan
High-profile backers on board Onslow hydro plan
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Central OtagoSeptember 10

In the dark . . .

Libby Paulin is the latest contributor to the Poets Corner.
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Central OtagoSeptember 10

Concerns about endowment land benefits moving further around Central Otago

The debate around who should benefit from Cromwell’s endowment land made it’s way to the Alexandra with the Vincent Community Board refusing to accept a revised report on it.
Concerns about endowment land benefits moving further around Central Otago
Concerns about endowment land benefits moving further around Central Otago
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Central OtagoSeptember 4

Swimming pool solar plan boosted by grant

Solar power for a Teviot Valley pool moved a step closer with a grant from Central Lakes Trust.
Swimming pool solar plan boosted by grant
Swimming pool solar plan boosted by grant
Central OtagoSeptember 3

Visual and textural delights displayed at WoolOn 2026

The 22nd WoolOn event was held in Alexandra on Saturday. An vast range of items were modelled all made from at least 75% wool.
Visual and textural delights displayed at WoolOn 2026
Visual and textural delights displayed at WoolOn 2026
Central OtagoSeptember 3

Designer proves age is no barrier to winning awards, again

Age is just a number and an octogenarian Alexandra designer proved when she scooped the prize pool at New Zealand’s only fashion event dedicated to wool.
Designer proves age is no barrier to winning awards, again
Designer proves age is no barrier to winning awards, again
Central OtagoSeptember 3

Cromwell kebab shop boss fined $130,000 for exploiting workers

One employee who was owed $78,000 in wages also had $11,000 in unlawful deductions for items including rent made from their wages.
Cromwell kebab shop boss fined $130,000 for exploiting workers
Cromwell kebab shop boss fined $130,000 for exploiting workers
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Central OtagoSeptember 1

Community board and council at legal loggerheads

The Cromwell Community Board will seek independent legal advice on the status of the town’s endowment land following a fiery meeting on Tuesday.
Community board and council at legal loggerheads
Community board and council at legal loggerheads
Central OtagoJuly 2

Newspaper article solves mystery

An apparent art mystery has been solved after an old newspaper article answered all the questions.
Newspaper article solves mystery
Newspaper article solves mystery