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Central OtagoSeptember 7

World's fastest gold panners head to Cromwell

Gold fever is set to grip Central Otago this month, as it is transformed into a battleground for about 200 of the world’s elite gold panners.
    World's fastest gold panners head to Cromwell
    World's fastest gold panners head to Cromwell
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    Central OtagoSeptember 7

    Massive Cromwell subdivision passes another fast-track hurdle

    A massive subdivision in Cromwell has passed another hurdle in the fast-track process.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Massive Cromwell subdivision passes another fast-track hurdle
    Massive Cromwell subdivision passes another fast-track hurdle
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    Central OtagoSeptember 4

    Swimming pool solar plan boosted by grant

    Solar power for a Teviot Valley pool moved a step closer with a grant from Central Lakes Trust.
    Julie Asher
    Swimming pool solar plan boosted by grant
    Swimming pool solar plan boosted by grant
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    Central OtagoSeptember 3

    Santana asked questions over consent timeline

    Santana Minerals’ plan to start mining before crucial cultural base-line work is complete has been questioned by the fast-track panel.
    Steve Hepburn
    Santana asked questions over consent timeline
    Santana asked questions over consent timeline
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    Central OtagoSeptember 3

    Winter thoughts in Central

    A winter highlight for me is always the drive to Coronet Peak for a day's skiing just as the sun is lighting up the eastern faces of Otago's inland ranges.
    Central OtagoSeptember 3

    Visual and textural delights displayed at WoolOn 2026

    The 22nd WoolOn event was held in Alexandra on Saturday. An vast range of items were modelled all made from at least 75% wool.
    Julie Asher
    Visual and textural delights displayed at WoolOn 2026
    Visual and textural delights displayed at WoolOn 2026
    Central OtagoSeptember 3

    ‘This is what the trust is all about’: Menzshed tour shows how giving back adds up

    The Cromwell Menzshed was one of several community projects on show this week, as Otago Community Trust trustees visited a handful of funded developments across the region to see the community impact of their support firsthand.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘This is what the trust is all about’: Menzshed tour shows how giving back adds up
    ‘This is what the trust is all about’: Menzshed tour shows how giving back adds up
    Central OtagoSeptember 3

    Designer proves age is no barrier to winning awards, again

    Age is just a number and an octogenarian Alexandra designer proved when she scooped the prize pool at New Zealand’s only fashion event dedicated to wool.
    Julie Asher
    Designer proves age is no barrier to winning awards, again
    Designer proves age is no barrier to winning awards, again
    Central OtagoSeptember 3

    ‘Incredible’ young grower final hosted in Cromwell

    After months of regional competitions, James Blair has been crowned the 2026 Young Grower of the Year, taking out the national title following the final round of practical and theoretical challenges on the 27-28 August in Cromwell last week.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘Incredible’ young grower final hosted in Cromwell
    ‘Incredible’ young grower final hosted in Cromwell
    Central OtagoSeptember 3

    Cromwell kebab shop boss fined $130,000 for exploiting workers

    One employee who was owed $78,000 in wages also had $11,000 in unlawful deductions for items including rent made from their wages.
    Julie Asher
    Cromwell kebab shop boss fined $130,000 for exploiting workers
    Cromwell kebab shop boss fined $130,000 for exploiting workers
    Central OtagoSeptember 2

    Rates review consultation nears close as council weighs three options

    A fairer rating system could be coming to Central Otago, the district's mayor says.
    Carys Trotter
    Rates review consultation nears close as council weighs three options
    Rates review consultation nears close as council weighs three options
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    Central OtagoSeptember 1

    Community board and council at legal loggerheads

    The Cromwell Community Board will seek independent legal advice on the status of the town’s endowment land following a fiery meeting on Tuesday.
    Julie Asher
    Community board and council at legal loggerheads
    Community board and council at legal loggerheads
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    Central OtagoSeptember 1

    High steaks: Alexandra butcher off to judge world’s best

    An Alexandra butcher is putting her lifetime skills and knowledge to the test, after being picked to sit on the panel and judge the best cut at the World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam this month.
    Carys Trotter
    High steaks: Alexandra butcher off to judge world’s best
    High steaks: Alexandra butcher off to judge world’s best