65 years’ service an unusual feat
65 years’ service an unusual feat
An unusual award ceremony was held on Saturday to recognise 65 years of service.
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Stories of romance, family and joy shared at citizenship ceremony
Stories of romance, family and joy shared at citizenship ceremony
There were romantic tales, tears and joy as new citizens were officially welcomed in Alexandra last week.
Library turns a page
Library turns a page
After six months of being confined to cramped quarters, the Alexandra Public Library has returned home — renovated and refreshed.
Pupils curate gold-mining exhibition
Pupils curate gold-mining exhibition
Outstanding work led to a public exhibition of the creations of a group of Roxburgh Area School pupils.
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Wānaka residents turned out in force yesterday to have their say on the Southern Regional Hospital build.
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
Plans for a Maniototo solar farm, covering 660ha with more than half a million panels, have taken the next step to construction.
Cambrian’s history recorded in book
Cambrian’s history recorded in book
Ladies a plate, gentlemen a bottle ... the invitation to Saturday’s launch for the latest Central Otago history Coal Dust to Gold Dust is period perfect.
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Fires, light spill among concerns about subdivision
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Fires, light spill among concerns about subdivision
Wildfires and light pollution were two of the main concerns raised as the resource consent hearing for a proposed subdivision at the top of Lake Dunstan continued in Alexandra yesterday.
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
Fund a lifeline for Teviot family
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail will be held on Saturday and proceeds will go to the Teviot Valley Kids Count Fund.
Fund and community support vital
Fund and community support vital
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail will be held on November 16 with proceeds going to the Teviot Valley Kids Count Fund. Julie Asher continues a series of speaking to valley families who have been...
Funding for museums perplexes
Funding for museums perplexes
If passion could fund museums the Central Otago quintet would be New Zealand’s richest.
Resignation of stalwart member
Resignation of stalwart member
Potentially the oldest community board member in the country resigned his role at the Teviot Valley Community Board meeting last Thursday.
Help in difficult times
Help in difficult times
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail has always been one of Jenn Lilo’s favourite days of the year.
Postie plans her last delivery date
Postie plans her last delivery date
She has been mistaken for an ambulance officer, donned a Santa hat and handed out lollies and fallen off her motorbike — all in the line of duty.
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Farewell for a golf stalwart
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Farewell for a golf stalwart
Roxburgh Golf Club life member Veda Troup took a last ride along the fairways after her funeral on Tuesday.
New advocate for museums
New advocate for museums
From harvesting cherries to leading the region’s museums may seem a big leap but for a Bannockburn women it seemed a logical step.
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
A single nomination and a unanimous vote had the mayoral chains bestowed in minutes at the Central Otago District Council meeting yesterday.
Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
The end may be in sight for a group which has been helping bereaved parents in Central Otago for nearly 40 years.
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
There's gold in the Central Otago hills - and, for one couple, in their oil too.
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Clearer images from new ultrasound gear
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Clearer images from new ultrasound gear
Better images, more accurate diagnoses and more attractive working conditions are all benefits of having a new ultrasound machine at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde.