Charity booksale begins
Readers rejoiced yesterday morning as the Alexandra Rotary book sale opened its doors.
Julie Asher
Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra
Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra
Readers rejoiced this morning as the doors opened at the Alexandra Rotary book sale.
High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand for water in Naseby during the holiday season has led to the Central Otago District Council issuing a conserve water notice.
Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out
Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out
The family that ... spits together, plays together?
Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat
Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat
A Roxburgh woman is frustrated that her planned laundromat is stuck on the hold cycle as she searches for a building to house it.
Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero
Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero
All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park yesterday as Formula One Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.
Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’
Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’
F1 racer Liam Lawson’s appearance in Cromwell to raise funds for breast cancer research was organised by Highlands CEO Josie Spillane after close friend and former ODT journalist Louise Scott-Gallagher died from the disease this year.
Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day
Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day
All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park this morning as Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.
Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands
Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands
All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park as Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.
Whole district to decide on name for new community facility
Whole district to decide on name for new community facility
Central Otago residents are being urged to help come up with a name for the district’s new community facility on the shores of the Kawarau River in Cromwell.
Pair vying for vacant council seat
Pair vying for vacant council seat
And they’re off.
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Claim town keen to look at new sites
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Claim town keen to look at new sites
Despite initial opposition, the Roxburgh community is warming to the idea of looking at new locations for the town’s entertainment centre, the Central Otago District Council has heard.
Roxburgh’s pop-up hardware shop a hit
Roxburgh’s pop-up hardware shop a hit
Bulk orders of plants led to a new business popping up in Roxburgh.
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No takers for council seat vacated after online storm
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No takers for council seat vacated after online storm
A freshly-elected Otago councillor quit after an online campaign - now nobody is prepared to put their hat in the ring to replace him.
CODC to tweak budgets after assessment
CODC to tweak budgets after assessment
A new report on Central Otago District Council’s financial planning says the organisation is at a "developing" stage of maturity, with clear opportunities for ongoing improvement.
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New site may be investigated despite local vote
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New site may be investigated despite local vote
People who left a meeting in Roxburgh last week believing their overwhelming vote in favour meant the town’s entertainment centre would be rebuilt on the same site could be in for disappointment.
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Natural decision to follow fashion runway back to Teviot
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Natural decision to follow fashion runway back to Teviot
Coats, throws, pillows and cushions are all on offer in one of Roxburgh’s newest businesses.
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Fiery meeting votes for existing venue site
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Fiery meeting votes for existing venue site
An extra $2 million could be available to rebuild the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre.
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Old cinema site favoured: poll
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Old cinema site favoured: poll
Most respondents want Roxburgh’s fire-damaged entertainment centre rebuilt where it stood, early feedback from the Central Otago District Council shows.
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Options to protect council staff from aggression discussed
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Options to protect council staff from aggression discussed
Angry attacks on Central Otago District Council staff could result in higher charges for building inspections at problematic properties.