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Central OtagoSeptember 9

Lizard survival numbers reduced by Santana to ‘unprecedented’ levels

Santana Minerials has come under fire for its new lizard proposal, accused of putting time and money ahead of the reptile's existence.
Steve Hepburn
    Lizard survival numbers reduced by Santana to ‘unprecedented’ levels
    Lizard survival numbers reduced by Santana to ‘unprecedented’ levels
    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
    Central OtagoAugust 31

    Three injured after campervan overturns on Gibbston Highway

    Two people were injured after a campervan overturned on the Gibbston Highway this morning.
    Three injured after campervan overturns on Gibbston Highway
    Three injured after campervan overturns on Gibbston Highway
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    Central OtagoAugust 31

    Otago’s ‘celebration of wool’

    At 88 years old, Daphne Randle has taken home the top prize at New Zealand's only creative fashion event dedicated solely to wool.
    Otago’s ‘celebration of wool’
    Otago’s ‘celebration of wool’
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    Central OtagoAugust 31

    Fear land sale windfall could fall to other councils

    The High Court may be called on to allay fears Cromwell endowment land worth “hundreds of millions of dollars” could be lost in a looming local government reshuffle.
    Allied Media
    Fear land sale windfall could fall to other councils
    Fear land sale windfall could fall to other councils
    Central OtagoAugust 27

    Alexandra singer set for album-release tour

    Alexandra singer-songwriter Liz Conway is set to release a new album, Perspectives on 1 September, before taking it on her upcoming tour across Central Otago and beyond, with the first stop being her hometown of Alexandra.
    Carys Trotter
    Alexandra singer set for album-release tour
    Alexandra singer set for album-release tour
    Central OtagoAugust 27

    Growth ‘unbelievable’ as Clyde Classic returns for third year

    Set against the backdrop of Clyde’s historic gold-mining streets, the Clyde Classic is returning for it’s third year, with organisers on track for their biggest year yet.
    Carys Trotter
    Growth ‘unbelievable’ as Clyde Classic returns for third year
    Growth ‘unbelievable’ as Clyde Classic returns for third year
    Central OtagoAugust 27

    Call for businesses to enter a florrey

    The countdown is on till the biggest party of the year is on and now is the time to get in on the action!
    Call for businesses to enter a florrey
    Call for businesses to enter a florrey
    Central OtagoAugust 27

    Sausage roll showdown returns

    New Zealand’s search for the country’s best and tastiest sausage roll is back, with the Bakel’s legendary sausage roll competition returning for its third instalment.
    Carys Trotter
    Sausage roll showdown returns
    Sausage roll showdown returns
    Central OtagoAugust 27

    Plumbing apprentice heads to nationals as shortage hits

    An Alexandra plumbing apprentice is set to head to the national stage after claiming the regional title, in an industry that needs young talent now more than ever.
    Carys Trotter
    Plumbing apprentice heads to nationals as shortage hits
    Plumbing apprentice heads to nationals as shortage hits
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    Central OtagoAugust 26

    Santana hits back after fast-track panel questions quality of application

    Santana Minerals has hit back at criticism by the fast-track panel over the quality of its application.
    Tim Scott
    Santana hits back after fast-track panel questions quality of application
    Santana hits back after fast-track panel questions quality of application
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    Central OtagoAugust 26

    ‘The sickest person in New Zealand’: Alexandra mum fighting for her life

    A 36-year-old Central Otago mum of two is fighting for her life in Auckland ICU, after what began as a case of Influenza A suddenly turned critical.
    ‘The sickest person in New Zealand’: Alexandra mum fighting for her life
    ‘The sickest person in New Zealand’: Alexandra mum fighting for her life
    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