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Polytech shuts down cookery course
The lack of a commercial kitchen is a driver in the closure of one of the courses at the Otago Polytechnic Central Campus.
Julie Asher
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
A $150,000 funding boost from the Otago Community Trust has brought the vision of a new sport and recreation hub in the small Central Otago village of Millers Flat one step closer.
New community pool raking in architecture awards
New community pool raking in architecture awards
Small but mighty might be the new tagline for a small Central Otago town better known for pies and apples than architectural genius.
Commodore makes new record with role
Commodore makes new record with role
Leading the way is nothing new for a Queensberry woman who has become the first female Commodore of a radio-controlled yacht squadron in New Zealand.
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Joining a pipe band might have been a dream come true but the band was equally fortunate when Ken Bain turned up for practice at the Alexandra and Districts Pipe Band for the first time.
Treatment plant upgrades set to be finished this year
Treatment plant upgrades set to be finished this year
Upgrades to the Patearoa and Ranfurly water treatment plants are under way and should be finished by the end of the year.
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
It is a long way from Ranfurly to Las Vegas, but a Maniototo Area School teacher will soon be making the journey as part of a new initiative at the school.
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
Three Central Otago District councillors have been nominated for roles in processing the expected application for fast-track approval for a proposed Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold project.
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
Consultation on the way water services will be delivered in Central Otago will include one option that can not work and two that could.
Satisfying appetites fulfilling work for Lions
Satisfying appetites fulfilling work for Lions
Feeding hungry riders on the Goldfields Cavalcade was both exhausting and hugely satisfying, according to one of the cooks.
Water audits add to costs
Water audits add to costs
Auditing requirements for councils were one of the reasons staffing levels increased along with costs, the Central Otago District Council heard last week.
Armed police in exercise
Armed police in exercise
Cromwell residents should not be alarmed at the sight of police carrying guns around Cromwell College next week.
Teacher off to Las Vegas on initial scholarship
Teacher off to Las Vegas on initial scholarship
It is a long way from Ranfurly to Las Vegas but a Maniototo Area School teacher will soon be making the journey as part of a new initiative at the school.
Plan approved at last minute
Plan approved at last minute
The Central Otago District Council yesterday approved its long-term plan in the nick of time.
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
People settled in at the Roxburgh rugby grounds on Saturday night for the first outdoor movie showing by Roxburgh Cinema.
Community meeting to share info on town hall
Community meeting to share info on town hall
A community meeting is to be held to update Roxburgh citizens about what is happening with their town hall.
Pastellists’ prowess on display
Pastellists’ prowess on display
If pastels make you think of smeary, slightly smelly school artwork you are in for a shock when the national pastel artists exhibition opens in Alexandra at the end of next week.
Water plans require additional consultation
Water plans require additional consultation
Brace yourselves — the Central Otago District Council is looking for your opinion and it could all get a little confusing.
Lack of workshop advertising criticised
Lack of workshop advertising criticised
Progress on the rebuilding of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre and town hall, which was destroyed by fire on February 6, was the subject of a workshop in Roxburgh last Thursday.
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Council pulls out of Three Waters group
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Council pulls out of Three Waters group
The Timaru District Council has dropped out of an Otago-Southland council alliance around water.