Julie Asher

Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed

Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed

The Central Otago District Council has approved its long-term plan, confirming an average rates increase of 12.47% — slightly lower than the 13.01% originally proposed.

Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire

A Serene heater started a fire in a Ranfurly dairy shed yesterday, one of many fires involving...

Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire

A volunteer firefighter’s quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire.

Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition

An image from Winterstellar 2025. The astrophotography exhibition is at the Central Lakes Museum,...

Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition

Schools, art and sports facilities around Central Otago are all better off following the latest round of grants from Central Lakes Trust.

Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed

A volunteer firefighter’s quick actions averted catastrophe this morning at a Maniototo dairy farm where a recalled fan heater caught fire.

Strumming good fun

Getting ready for this week’s Alexandra Primary schools’ Kiwilele Ukulele Jam are St Gerard’s...

Strumming good fun

Throngs of excited children wielding ukuleles filled the Alexandra Memorial Hall on Tuesday for a jam session complete with accompanying band.

Classroom news delights Dunstan High

Classroom news delights Dunstan High

The announcement of new classrooms to accommodate a growing roll was welcome news for Dunstan High School.

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Community board to meet funding shortfall

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Community board to meet funding shortfall

A shortfall in funding for a riverside park in Alexandra will be made up from Vincent Community Board reserves, tipping the council contribution to the project over the $1 million mark.

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Council reviews decision to delegate fast-track application

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Council reviews decision to delegate fast-track application

A resolution to delegate to the mayor and a councillor approval of key issues reports for Santana Minerals fast-track application was reviewed at yesterday’s Central Otago District Council meeting...

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Polytech shuts down cookery course

Cromwell-based hospitality students from Otago Polytechnic’s Central Otago campus. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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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.

Planned sport, recreation hub given boost

A landscape plan of the proposed Millers Flat recreation and sports hub being promoted by Teviot...

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

Roxburgh’s Ida MacDonald Punawai Ora community pool won two architecture awards on the same night...

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

Cromwell Radio Yacht Squadron Commodore Alexa Bell is the first in New Zealand to hold the...

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

Alexandra and Districts Pipe Band Drum Major Ken Bain, of Millers Flat, leads the band at the...

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

Chief executive Peter Kelly. Photo: ODT files

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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

Alexandra Lions Grant Ruffell (left) and Steve Battrick prepare venison patties as part of a...

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

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

Cromwell residents should not be alarmed at the sight of police carrying guns around Cromwell College next week.

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