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Central OtagoAugust 17

‘We are never, ever going into business again’: accusations fly over liquidated Otago boat builder

A Central Otago boat builder has gone into voluntary liquidation amid accusations of boat stealing, thumb biting and a customer left in tears.
Tim Scott
    ‘We are never, ever going into business again’: accusations fly over liquidated Otago boat builder
    ‘We are never, ever going into business again’: accusations fly over liquidated Otago boat builder
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    Central OtagoAugust 17

    ‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner

    A Central Otago man who beat his ex-partner, gagged her with insulation tape then raped her has been jailed for more than four years.
    Rob Kidd
    ‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner
    ‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner
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    Central OtagoAugust 14

    Bar staff forced to pay drunken molester after vigilante street scuffle

    Two bar workers involved in a tussle with a patron who groped a woman have been ordered to pay the man $1500.
    Felicity Dear
    Bar staff forced to pay drunken molester after vigilante street scuffle
    Bar staff forced to pay drunken molester after vigilante street scuffle
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    Central OtagoAugust 14

    Largest population of irreplaceable, nationally critical plants set to be disturbed by gold mine

    The Department of Conservation has warned the Santana Gold mine is going to disturb the largest population in the world of a threatened–nationally critical plant species, said to be irreplaceable.
    Steve Hepburn
    Largest population of irreplaceable, nationally critical plants set to be disturbed by gold mine
    Largest population of irreplaceable, nationally critical plants set to be disturbed by gold mine
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage

    A short play written and produced by Clyde local theatre director Joy Ramsay has earned distinctions across three categories at the Theatre New Zealand competition in Dunedin held at the end of last month.
    Carys Trotter
    Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage
    Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts

    Dunstan High School is bringing the classic musical "Annie" to the Alexandra Memorial Theatre this month, with a huge cast and production team behind the beloved story.
    Carys Trotter
    Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts
    Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Dunstan High looks to the future

    Six classrooms and speciality spaces are the latest addition to Dunstan High School, forming part of a development the principal said was designed to “future-proof” the school for years to come.
    Carys Trotter
    Dunstan High looks to the future
    Dunstan High looks to the future
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Cromwell community board warm to idea of summer water-play feature, but call for more information

    A new interactive water-based play area for Cromwell could come with hidden costs, the community board has been warned.
    Cromwell community board warm to idea of summer water-play feature, but call for more information
    Cromwell community board warm to idea of summer water-play feature, but call for more information
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens

    The Cromwell MenzShed has officially opened its new purpose-built home, marking the end of an eight-year journey to give the town’s shedders a permanent base.
    Carys Trotter
    Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens
    Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens
    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Community support drives progress ‘stone by stone’

    Abbeyfield Alexandra is making steady progress toward building an affordable shared living facility for seniors in the town, with the project now approaching key milestones on land, design and fundraising fronts.
    Carys Trotter
    Community support drives progress ‘stone by stone’
    Community support drives progress ‘stone by stone’
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Locals urged to join ‘eRATifcation’ push before spring nesting

    Predator Free Cromwell is calling on locals to help trap rats before spring arrives, warning that a short window now could make a major difference for native birds heading into nesting season.
    Carys Trotter
    Locals urged to join ‘eRATifcation’ push before spring nesting
    Locals urged to join ‘eRATifcation’ push before spring nesting
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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