Getting to book sale early a novel idea
Getting to book sale early a novel idea
The early bird could have caught bookworms on New Year’s Day as people formed a block-long queue in Alexandra.
Julie Asher
Day of frills, thrills and fun at trots
Day of frills, thrills and fun at trots
Flutters and frocks ... it was all on at the Narellan Pools Central Otago Trotting Club meeting in Omakau yesterday.
Hot competition at Bannockburn Classic
Hot competition at Bannockburn Classic
Banter flew as freely as sweat as riders crossed the finish line at the Bannockburn MTB Classic on Saturday.
Obituary: dedicated community leader
Obituary: dedicated community leader
Renaissance man, philosopher, one of life’s true gentlemen ... accolades pile up when people are describing Dr Malcolm Macpherson who died at his Alexandra home in August.
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Wallpaper a speedy makeover
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Wallpaper a speedy makeover
For someone who loves home decorating but has little patience, wallpaper is the key to transforming a room in a matter of hours.
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Golfers fight heat to raise funds for planned community hub
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Golfers fight heat to raise funds for planned community hub
Golfers did their bit for the community as they defied soaring temperatures to raise money for the planned Omakau Community Hub.
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Garden lovers take time to stop, smell the roses at tour
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Garden lovers take time to stop, smell the roses at tour
Garden lovers put down their tools and enjoyed someone else’s hard work yesterday at the annual Maniototo Garden Club open garden tour.
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New venue has three areas, outdoor spaces
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New venue has three areas, outdoor spaces
The new year will bring a new venue and new life to Alexandra.
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Consent decision to come in the new year
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Consent decision to come in the new year
Cromwell residents will have to wait until the new year to hear if a contentious resource consent to operate as short-term accommodation will succeed.
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Sisters visit to try out new pool
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Sisters visit to try out new pool
Fond memories of growing up in small town Central Otago drew three women back to try out its latest asset.
Tournament a success for athletes
Tournament a success for athletes
Central Otago athletes had a successful run at the New Zealand Secondary School track and field championships, in Christchurch, this month.
Geologist bettered the community
Geologist bettered the community
Renaissance man, philosopher, one of life’s true gentlemen ... accolades heap up when people are describing Dr Malcolm Macpherson ONZM who died at his Alexandra home in August.
Service recognised
Service recognised
Community service is at the heart of Lions Clubs worldwide and six Cromwell members have been recognised for their outstanding work.
Books sorted for staple sale
Books sorted for staple sale
They would give Santa’s elves a run for their money when it comes to sheer hard work but the Alexandra Rotary Club members keep coming back for more.
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Communication ‘breakdown’ with council halts track upgrade
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Communication ‘breakdown’ with council halts track upgrade
Hard-won fundraising money is being wasted due to a breakdown in communication between the Central Otago District Council and the Cromwell BMX Club, the club says.
Algae not behind dog deaths: ORC
Algae not behind dog deaths: ORC
The deaths of three dogs in Alexandra at the weekend were not linked to cyanobacteria toxic algae, the Otago Regional Council says.
Trust enables information sharing
Trust enables information sharing
Funding from an educational trust and service club will directly lead to better patient outcomes at Dunstan Hospital, according to nurses.
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Attack on nature an ‘attack’ on humans: Turner
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Attack on nature an ‘attack’ on humans: Turner
The Central Otago Environmental Society awarded its first honorary life membership to a founding member at its annual meeting.
Come on in: new $3m pool opening
Come on in: new $3m pool opening
If patience is a virtue, the people of Roxburgh must be saints as they have waited more than 16 years for a new swimming pool.
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Neighbours air fears at consent hearing
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Neighbours air fears at consent hearing
Neighbours of a Cromwell property, which was served an abatement notice this year for illegally running travellers’ accommodation, say their privacy and safety was being eroded and feared the...