Annual rates to rise 18%; residents unhappy
Annual rates to rise 18%; residents unhappy
After much talk of kicking cans down the road, Central Otago will follow most other regions in adopting an average annual rates rise of more than 18%.
Julie Asher
Toilet vandalism costs Central Otago ratepayers $37K
Toilet vandalism costs Central Otago ratepayers $37K
While councils wrestle with rising costs, deliberate damage to Central Otago public toilets has cost ratepayers more than $37,000, over the past year.
Family mark 90 years in honey business
Family mark 90 years in honey business
From collecting a swarm of bees for a neighbour to winning national awards 90 years later, Marsh’s Honey has moved with the times while remaining true to its origins.
Trailblazer’s retirement marked
Trailblazer’s retirement marked
Build it and they will come could have been coined for the Clutha Gold Cycling and Walking Trail.
Marsh family celebrates 90 years in the honey business
Marsh family celebrates 90 years in the honey business
From collecting a swarm of bees for a neighbour to winning national awards 90 years later, Marsh’s Honey has moved with the times while remaining true to its origins.
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Trailblazer’s retirement marked
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Trailblazer’s retirement marked
Build it and they will come could have been coined for the Clutha Gold Cycling and Walking Trail.
Family mark 90 years in honey
Family mark 90 years in honey
From collecting a swarm of bees for a neighbour to winning national awards 90 years later, Marsh’s Honey has moved with the times while remaining true to its origins.
Market for animal rehab
Market for animal rehab
Getting out and about in winter can be challenging so an indoor market can be just the ticket.
Girls experience options for career in trade sector
Girls experience options for career in trade sector
Driving a crane and connecting circuits to make a bell ring were some of the activities on offer at Clyde Dam this week.
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'I’m willing to be appalling': Heated clash at board meeting
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'I’m willing to be appalling': Heated clash at board meeting
Tempers flared at a community board meeting in Roxburgh with the chairman saying he was not comfortable being represented at a conference by the only member offering to go.
New van an ‘epic’ tool for charity
New van an ‘epic’ tool for charity
A charity aiming to get Central Otago people on their bikes has been given a van to help it expand its work.
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Tradies get job done for patient
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Tradies get job done for patient
An eight-month - and counting - wait for an accessible shower in her home has come to an end for an Alexandra woman, thanks to her community.
Planting bee pulls plenty of punters
Planting bee pulls plenty of punters
Sofia Wilson, 8, gets stuck into planting at the Half Mile Reserve, in Alexandra, yesterday.
World-class trio heading to Europe
World-class trio heading to Europe
Three young Alexandra athletes who used to 'hang out by the river and eat junk food' are now representing New Zealand in international sporting arenas.
Winter markets offer escape from the cold
Winter markets offer escape from the cold
The middle of winter can be a dreary time when even the most avid outdoor adventurer can lose their mojo and want to curl up by the fire.
Breakfast boost for Cancer Society
Breakfast boost for Cancer Society
Pink was the word ... and the outfit and the hair for many at the annual Alexandra Senior Citizens pink-themed breakfast on Friday.
View from truck central to sessions
View from truck central to sessions
Big trucks are a drawcard but best given a wide berth while on a bicycle, Alexandra school pupils heard this week.
Rural health battles outlined
Rural health battles outlined
A report released this week highlights the struggle to have good health outcomes in rural areas.
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After review, CODC to lose one councillor as of next election
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After review, CODC to lose one councillor as of next election
There has been as little change as there was interest from Central Otago residents about the composition of their council and community boards.
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Workers bound for Vanuatu
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Workers bound for Vanuatu
After a week of uncertainty following the collapse of Air Vanuatu, stranded workers are making their way home from Central Otago.