A proposal to close two Otago primary schools with single-digit rolls has been scrapped — for now.

The company planning an open-cast gold mine in the hills near Cromwell has announced a voluntary pause on its fast-track application.

Massey University runs a Quote of the Year contest and last year’s winner tended to confirm that bad language is now becoming acceptable.

Cromwell residents are understandably puzzled by different approaches taken to risk management.

The Cromwell Early Learning Centre and the Roxburgh Community Garden were both recipients in the latest Otago Community Trust grants when, in total, $1.17 million was invested in community projects.

Working and gaining qualifications at the same time is being touted as a recipe for success for both Central Otago chefs and their employers.