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    Abbey Bisset at Kiwi Water Park. Photo: Supplied

    Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park

    One of the world's largest inflatable water parks is just outside of Cromwell and local Abbey Bisset is spending her second summer working at the unique spot.

    Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages

    The Omakau trots always attract a big crowd to enjoy the Central Otago sunshine and plenty of...

    Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages

    Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.

    'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest

    The winner of the competition, Jodie Whipps, is delighted with her prize of a hamper of festive...

    'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest

    Food, togs and Christmas lights — the packing list for visitors to the Millers Flat Holiday Park had a slightly different addition this year.

    Call made to conserve town’s water

    An aerial shot of Naseby. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Call made to conserve town’s water

    NASEBY: A conserve-water notice has been issued for the holiday season in Naseby due to high demand.

    Charity booksale begins

    Alexandra Rotary member Murray Wham works as fast as he can to get through the long line of...

    Charity booksale begins

    Readers rejoiced yesterday morning as the Alexandra Rotary book sale opened its doors.

    Fun in the sun

    Young Australian visitor Wilbour Lacey gets a ride to the racetrack.

    Fun in the sun

    Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson is a regular visitor to the Omakau trots.

    Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra

    Alexandra Rotary member Murray Wham sells books as the customers queue at the Alexandra Rotary...

    Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra

    Readers rejoiced this morning as the doors opened at the Alexandra Rotary book sale.

    High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice

    Use a handheld hose instead of a sprinkler when watering the garden. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice

    High demand for water in Naseby during the holiday season has led to the Central Otago District  Council issuing a conserve water notice.

    Magic just part of contribution

    PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Magic just part of contribution

    Jonathan Usher is a man of tricks — some old, some new.

    Helping community putting ‘into the bank’

    Photo: Julie Asher

    Helping community putting ‘into the bank’

    A wide range of organisations in Central Otago and beyond have benefited from Trevor Goudie’s efforts and his dedication has been recognised with a King’s Service Medal.

    Influencing both racing and road safety

    Tony Quinn smiles after receiving an unexpected CNZM. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Influencing both racing and road safety

    Talk with Tony Quinn and family, contributing to society and quality public toilets dominate the chat.

    Fishing equipment seized by ranger

    Otago Fish & Game officer Cole Briggs holds rods seized during compliance checks and angler...

    Fishing equipment seized by ranger

    Three anglers had fishing gear seized by Otago Fish & Game rangers on Lake Dunstan on Monday.

    Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out

    Showing he still has it is Dunedin-based Aaron Collins, who reclaimed the top spot at this year’s...

    Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out

    The family that ... spits together, plays together?

    Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership

    An innovative pilot programme to help youth become leaders in addressing online harm and to identify the digital challenges that matter most to them is coming to Central Otago early next year.

    Lengthy delays after crash in Cromwell Gorge

    Traffic backed up on State Highway 8 in the Cromwell Gorge this afternoon. Photo: Julie Asher

    Lengthy delays after crash in Cromwell Gorge

    Traffic was backed up for a couple of hours through the Cromwell Gorge after a four-vehicle crash this afternoon.

    Reba ringside at the rodeo

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Reba ringside at the rodeo

    With a national bullfighting champion father and a national barrel-racing champion mother, 1-year-old Reba Taylor, of Mossburn, is unlikely to be watching rodeos from her little pink chair for long.

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    First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin

    Seven-year-old Dustin Harborne is encouraged by bullfighter Glenn Taylor (left, in red) and his...

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    First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin

    Pint-sized and freshly 7 years old, budding cowboy Dustin Harborne had his first taste of the rodeo life after getting chucked on top of a steer and told to hold on.

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    Third-generation teen cowboy winning ‘a lot’ on circuit

    Gore teenager Clayton Perkins during his first-placed junior barrel race routine at the Millers...

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    Third-generation teen cowboy winning ‘a lot’ on circuit

    Taking out national titles and dominating the competition is all in the blood for Gore’s rising rodeo star, 13-year-old Clayton Perkins.

    Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat

    Roxburgh resident Alyssa Serignese is struggling to find a building for her planned laundromat in...

    Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat

    A Roxburgh woman is frustrated that her planned laundromat is stuck on the hold cycle as she searches for a building to house it.

    Preparation key when fishing in the evening

    Mike Weddell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Preparation key when fishing in the evening

    We are now in the midst of the holiday period, a time when the weather often does not fit in with the angler’s agenda but that is no excuse for not fishing.
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