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Central OtagoOctober 5

‘There’s nothing left’: Orchardist says rating changes will send them under

Central Otago rates will be based on capital value despite a plea from the district's growers.
Julie Asher
    ‘There’s nothing left’: Orchardist says rating changes will send them under
    ‘There’s nothing left’: Orchardist says rating changes will send them under
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    Central OtagoOctober 5

    Planner says gold mine near Luggate should be declined

    A council planner says a controversial proposed gold mine in the Central Otago village of Luggate should not go ahead.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Planner says gold mine near Luggate should be declined
    Planner says gold mine near Luggate should be declined
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    Central OtagoOctober 4

    ‘This is what it’s all about’: 65th Merino Shears Championship comes to Alexandra

    Some of New Zealand’s finest shearer and wool-handlers descended on Alexandra this weekend.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘This is what it’s all about’: 65th Merino Shears Championship comes to Alexandra
    ‘This is what it’s all about’: 65th Merino Shears Championship comes to Alexandra
    Central OtagoOctober 2

    Sir Sam Neill's legacy lives on in next harvest

    The place Sir Sam Neill called home is a southern slice of paradise - and now spring has sprung on the vines at Two Paddocks Winery.
    RNZ Saturday Morning
    Sir Sam Neill's legacy lives on in next harvest
    Sir Sam Neill's legacy lives on in next harvest
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    Central OtagoOctober 2

    Santana faces another pause as tight deadline set by panel

    The prospect of a pause of the entire application is looming for Santana Minerals as questions are raised over an agreement over covenants which are not yet set in stone.
    Steve Hepburn
    Santana faces another pause as tight deadline set by panel
    Santana faces another pause as tight deadline set by panel
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    Central OtagoOctober 2

    More solar farming, battery storage proposed for Maniototo

    A proposed solar farm, which would include battery storage, near Poolburn will be discussed at a public meeting on Tuesday.
    Julie Asher
    More solar farming, battery storage proposed for Maniototo
    More solar farming, battery storage proposed for Maniototo
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    Central OtagoOctober 2

    Sedate start to the season

    In contrast to last year’s snow this fishing season got off to a more sedate start.
    Mike Weddell
    Sedate start to the season
    Sedate start to the season
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    Central OtagoOctober 1

    My precious: ‘Lord of the Rings’ filming location in Central Otago on sale for $3.5 million

    For $3.5 million, a 900ha plot of Central Otago land that played a starring role in Sir Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings could be yours.
    Tim Scott
    My precious: ‘Lord of the Rings’ filming location in Central Otago on sale for $3.5 million
    My precious: ‘Lord of the Rings’ filming location in Central Otago on sale for $3.5 million
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    Central OtagoOctober 1

    ‘It’s always been so much fun’ — music legend prepares for 50th and final festival

    New Zealand folk music legend, singer and songwriter, Martin Curtis is tuning up for his 50th and final folk festival this weekend.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘It’s always been so much fun’ — music legend prepares for 50th and final festival
    ‘It’s always been so much fun’ — music legend prepares for 50th and final festival
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    Central OtagoOctober 1

    Maniototo Area School announces new principal

    The Maniototo Area School board of trustees has announced the appointment of Ange Rathbone as principal.
    Julie Asher
    Maniototo Area School announces new principal
    Maniototo Area School announces new principal
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    Central OtagoOctober 1

    Time to sow what we will reap in the Summer

    There is plenty to do in the garden despite the patchy Spring weather Central Otago has been enduring.
    Time to sow what we will reap in the Summer
    Time to sow what we will reap in the Summer
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    Central OtagoOctober 1

    Freshen up for Cromwell’s big fruit

    Cromwell’s giant fruit sculpture, one of the region’s most iconic landmarks, is set for a spruce up and fresh coat of paint.
    Carys Trotter
    Freshen up for Cromwell’s big fruit
    Freshen up for Cromwell’s big fruit
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    Central OtagoOctober 1

    Firm steps in to save costume collection

    A treasure trove of vintage uniforms, historic fashion and party costumes has found new owners in Cromwell, after event hire business Pacific Linen stepped in to take over the town’s beloved costume collection.
    Carys Trotter
    Firm steps in to save costume collection
    Firm steps in to save costume collection