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Central OtagoAugust 12

Endangered plants latest road block for Santana on planned mine site

Another road block has emerged for the Santana gold mine, as an ecologist says before mining starts, more surveying of the area is needed to accurately locate three plant species.
Steve Hepburn
    Endangered plants latest road block for Santana on planned mine site
    Endangered plants latest road block for Santana on planned mine site
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    Central OtagoAugust 10

    Central Otago grape-growing business goes into liquidation owing $560k

    A downturn in demand, a lack of profitability and “differing views” between shareholders have led to a Central Otago grape-growing business going into liquidation owing at least $560,000.
    Tim Scott
    Central Otago grape-growing business goes into liquidation owing $560k
    Central Otago grape-growing business goes into liquidation owing $560k
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    Central OtagoAugust 10

    Subdivision on fast-track path would have ‘significant impacts’

    A second massive fast-track subdivision on Cromwell’s doorstep has sparked fears of excessive delays and long queues on a nearby highway.
    Tim Scott
    Subdivision on fast-track path would have ‘significant impacts’
    Subdivision on fast-track path would have ‘significant impacts’
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    Central OtagoAugust 10

    ‘Right door to right service’: new youth mental health, addiction service for region

    A new child and youth mental health and addiction service has officially launched across Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, aiming to make it easier for young people and their families find the right support faster.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘Right door to right service’: new youth mental health, addiction service for region
    ‘Right door to right service’: new youth mental health, addiction service for region
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    Central OtagoAugust 7

    ‘Doesn’t happen around here’: Locals shocked by Cromwell Night ‘n Day axe attack

    Locals are in shock after an awe-wielding man smashed a Cromwell shop in a daylight rampage.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘Doesn’t happen around here’: Locals shocked by Cromwell Night ‘n Day axe attack
    ‘Doesn’t happen around here’: Locals shocked by Cromwell Night ‘n Day axe attack
    Central OtagoAugust 7

    Cromwell store smashed up in daylight rampage

    The staff at the Cromwell Night ‘n Day fled out the back as a man started smashing up the shop this afternoon.
    Cromwell store smashed up in daylight rampage
    Cromwell store smashed up in daylight rampage
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    Central OtagoAugust 6

    Alexandra’s historic Little Valley bridge has reopened after eight months

    Normal traffic routes have returned to Alexandra following the reopening of the Little Valley Road Bridge last Friday, after Central Otago District Council completed an extensive refurbishment of the 120-year-old structure.
    Carys Trotter
    Alexandra’s historic Little Valley bridge has reopened after eight months
    Alexandra’s historic Little Valley bridge has reopened after eight months
    Central OtagoAugust 6

    Sam Neill second southern identity used in ‘horrific’ scam

    Another social media scam involving a recently deceased high profile southerner, has hit social media. This time it is Hollywood actor, winery owner and community advocate Sir Sam Neill.
    John Lewis
    Sam Neill second southern identity used in ‘horrific’ scam
    Sam Neill second southern identity used in ‘horrific’ scam
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    Central OtagoAugust 6

    Students swap classrooms for workshops at Cromwell trade open day

    More than 150 secondary school students from across the Central Lakes region descended on Otago Polytechnic’s Cromwell campus on Friday morning, trading classrooms for workshops during the annual Camp Inspire open day.
    Carys Trotter
    Students swap classrooms for workshops at Cromwell trade open day
    Students swap classrooms for workshops at Cromwell trade open day
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    Central OtagoAugust 6

    Historic pub inching back to life

    Locals gathered at the Omakau Commercial Hotel last weekend for a private function marking the 128th anniversary of the historic building, offering the community a rare glimpse inside the pub as it edges closer to reopening its doors.
    Carys Trotter
    Historic pub inching back to life
    Historic pub inching back to life
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    Central OtagoAugust 6

    Light Up Winter keeps shining 10 years on

    More than 7000 people packed into Anderson Park Rose Garden on Saturday night, turning out in record numbers to mark ten years of Light Up Cromwell — the magic of lanterns working again, with a night organisers called their “biggest and best yet.”
    Carys Trotter
    Light Up Winter keeps shining 10 years on
    Light Up Winter keeps shining 10 years on
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    Central OtagoAugust 3

    560 feral goats killed in Cromwell Gorge cull

    The third of three scheduled closures of State Highway 8, to cull wild goats between Cromwell and Clyde, will no longer go ahead this weekend.
    John Lewis
    560 feral goats killed in Cromwell Gorge cull
    560 feral goats killed in Cromwell Gorge cull
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    Central OtagoJuly 31

    Island of sediment set to go

    A large area of sediment, resembling something of an island, has taken hold in the Bannockburn  Inlet but it is not going to last long.
    Steve Hepburn
    Island of sediment set to go
    Island of sediment set to go