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Central OtagoAugust 25

Alley says govt rates cap frustrating, councils not spending ‘willy nilly’

Central Otago's mayor says a rates cap being introduced by the govt is "pretty frustrating" and councils aren't just spending ratepayer money "willy nilly".
RNZ Morning Report
    Alley says govt rates cap frustrating, councils not spending ‘willy nilly’
    Alley says govt rates cap frustrating, councils not spending ‘willy nilly’
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    Central OtagoAugust 25

    Santana hits pause button on application, final decision moves into next year

    Santana Minerals has paused its fast-track application for the gold mine in Bendigo, expecting this will be the last delay with a final decision pushed into next year.
    Steve Hepburn
    Santana hits pause button on application, final decision moves into next year
    Santana hits pause button on application, final decision moves into next year
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    Central OtagoAugust 24

    Santana application quality questioned as time continues to tick by

    Santana Minerals has been criticised for the quality of its application and needs to come up with answers to get the consent process back on track, the hearing panel says.
    Steve Hepburn
    Santana application quality questioned as time continues to tick by
    Santana application quality questioned as time continues to tick by
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    Central OtagoAugust 24

    Public transport to and from Queenstown hits the council table

    Public transport to link workers into Queenstown from as far away as Alexandra has been proposed but will not start until 2028
    Steve Hepburn
    Public transport to and from Queenstown hits the council table
    Public transport to and from Queenstown hits the council table
    Central OtagoAugust 24

    Steven Spielberg makes ‘generous’ donation to anti-mining group, in memory of Sir Sam Neill

    The world's biggest film director, and a member of the Hollywood elite, is getting in behind the fight against the Santana gold mine in Central Otago.
    Steven Spielberg makes ‘generous’ donation to anti-mining group, in memory of Sir Sam Neill
    Steven Spielberg makes ‘generous’ donation to anti-mining group, in memory of Sir Sam Neill
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    Central OtagoAugust 23

    Cancer Society’s ‘Daffy Dips’ hit NZ ahead of Daffodil Day

    A group of friends braved the chilly waters of Lake Dunstan in Clyde on Saturday, taking part in the iconic ‘Daffy Dip’ event, in support of Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day.
    Carys Trotter
    Cancer Society’s ‘Daffy Dips’ hit NZ ahead of Daffodil Day
    Cancer Society’s ‘Daffy Dips’ hit NZ ahead of Daffodil Day
    Central OtagoAugust 22

    Police seek driver first on scene at Lindis Pass crash which left three critical

    Police want to speak to the driver first on the scene at a serious two-vehicle crash in the Lindis Pass left three people in critical condition on Saturday.
    Police seek driver first on scene at Lindis Pass crash which left three critical
    Police seek driver first on scene at Lindis Pass crash which left three critical
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    BusinessAugust 22

    Lying claims as customer takes aim at liquidated Otago boat builder

    More customers have come forward in the fallout from the liquidation of a Central Otago boat builder, with one saying he was “lied to” from the start.
    Tim Scott
    Lying claims as customer takes aim at liquidated Otago boat builder
    Lying claims as customer takes aim at liquidated Otago boat builder
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    Central OtagoAugust 21

    Vietnam veteran finally honoured decades on

    At 77 years old, Vietnam War veteran Lewis Pagan stood at the Cromwell War Memorial Gardens during Tuesday’s service and lay down a wreath. It was the first time in his life he had been asked to do so.
    Carys Trotter
    Vietnam veteran finally honoured decades on
    Vietnam veteran finally honoured decades on
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    Central OtagoAugust 21

    ‘End of a chapter’: Cromwell Mini Golf owner confirms closure after almost 25 years

    Cromwell Mini Golf is set to change hands after almost 25 years under the same ownership, with the council issuing notice for the site to be vacated as part of a planned road realignment and town centre redevelopment.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘End of a chapter’: Cromwell Mini Golf owner confirms closure after almost 25 years
    ‘End of a chapter’: Cromwell Mini Golf owner confirms closure after almost 25 years
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    Central OtagoAugust 21

    Cromwell’s Lottie Faulkner chases Olympic dream

    At just 12 years old, Cromwell College student Lottie Faulkner is already showing Olympian potential, being recognised for the “weirdly natural and incredible gift she has for skiing.” Now a fundraising dinner next month is aiming t help her chase that potential even further.
    Carys Trotter
    Cromwell’s Lottie Faulkner chases Olympic dream
    Cromwell’s Lottie Faulkner chases Olympic dream
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    Central OtagoAugust 21

    Cops with warrants find vessel stolen from Otago boatbuilder at centre of messy liquidation

    Police with search warrants have hunted down a vessel stolen from a Central Otago boatbuilder  which has been liquidated leaving a trail of accusations and disgruntled customers.
    Cops with warrants find vessel stolen from Otago boatbuilder at centre of messy liquidation
    Cops with warrants find vessel stolen from Otago boatbuilder at centre of messy liquidation
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    Central OtagoAugust 21

    New chapter ahead for Cromwell as Bannockburn subdivision takes shape

    Fencing is set to go up at the Bannockburn Industrial Subdivision this month, marking the first visible signs of change at the site tipped to reshape Cromwell’s industrial identity.
    Carys Trotter
    New chapter ahead for Cromwell as Bannockburn subdivision takes shape
    New chapter ahead for Cromwell as Bannockburn subdivision takes shape