Hui held to foster environmental interest for next generation
Hui held to foster environmental interest for next generation
Pupils listen to speakers during the Queenstown Lakes-Central Otago Enviroschools hui in Cromwell last week.
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Prospector bike race turnout set to be biggest yet
Prospector bike race turnout set to be biggest yet
Organisers of a home-grown mountainbike race are looking forward to a huge weekend.
’Tis the season - harvest begins at winery
’Tis the season - harvest begins at winery
Harvest is under way yet again in Central Otago, as one of the region’s prominent wineries began picking fruit at Bendigo yesterday.
Maniototo Rodeo
Maniototo Rodeo
The Maniototo Rodeo was held at the Maniototo Rodeo Grounds, near Waipiata, on Sunday, February 25.
TR Register New Zealand National Weekend Concours
TR Register New Zealand National Weekend Concours
The TR Register New Zealand National Weekend Concours was held at Pioneer Park, Alexandra, on Friday, March 1.
Street Sprints sing in summer sunshine
Street Sprints sing in summer sunshine
Cromwell’s unassuming industrial district transformed into a top-notch speedway on Sunday, when it hosted the 11th annual Street Sprints.
Animals galore at school’s first Pet Day
Animals galore at school’s first Pet Day
Creatures big and small were in attendance at Clyde Primary School on Friday, when the school celebrated its first Pet Day.
‘Great day’ at growing rodeo
‘Great day’ at growing rodeo
A day of thrills and spills was on offer near Waipiata, when the seventh annual Maniototo Rodeo rolled into town yesterday.
Course to promote night sky knowledge
Course to promote night sky knowledge
Sponsors of an astrotourism course coming to Alexandra hope it will provide the skills to share the taonga of Central Otago’s night skies with the rest of the world.
European racing ‘can’t compare’, visitors say
European racing ‘can’t compare’, visitors say
A pair of Luxembourg visitors were full of praise for the New Zealand racing scene in Cromwell yesterday.
Maniototo A&P Show attendance up
Maniototo A&P Show attendance up
The Maniototo community came together under a suitably big blue sky for its annual A&P show last Wednesday.
Attendance ‘big reward’ for A&P show organisers
Attendance ‘big reward’ for A&P show organisers
The Maniototo community came together under a suitably big blue sky for its annual A&P show earlier this week.
Bike access plan gets thumbs-up
Bike access plan gets thumbs-up
The Central Otago community have thrown their support behind a proposed plan to buy public easement for popular mountainbiking tracks near Alexandra.
Chemical spill in Lindis Pass investigated
Chemical spill in Lindis Pass investigated
Investigations are continuing after hundreds of litres of chemical fluid was spilt on to the road during a single vehicle crash in the Lindis Pass last week.
Couple first met ‘of course at a dance’
Couple first met ‘of course at a dance’
Getting married on Valentine’s Day was a fluke, but the date works as a handy reminder for a Clyde couple who celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary today.
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Community takes plunge to save pool hours
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Community takes plunge to save pool hours
The Ranfurly community has stepped up to prevent the early closure of its much loved summer pool following staff shortages.
Students grateful for scholarship assistance
Students grateful for scholarship assistance
Two local students have become the recipients of a prestigious scholarship as they prepare to get their studies under way at the University of Otago this year.
Rally reunites mates, helps charities
Rally reunites mates, helps charities
An unseasonable hailstorm that pummeled Central Otago last Friday did not dampen spirits at the Vincent County Rally in Galloway.
Police happy with holiday driver behaviour in Central
Police happy with holiday driver behaviour in Central
Central Otago police were pleased with driver behaviour over the holiday period, but still encourage good practice on the roads while the number of travellers in the area remains high.
Celebration a chance to mark first phase of wetland project
Celebration a chance to mark first phase of wetland project
Otago Regional Council (ORC) catchment advisers Becky Clements and Simon Park walk alongside Thomsons Creek wetland, near Omakau, during Friday’s celebration of World Wetlands Day.