Picking staff issue takes too much time
Central Otago’s horticulture and viticulture sectors say there is room for improvement when it comes to recruitment — and it is due to juggling work demands with recruitment.
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Carrick vineyard owner believed murdered
Carrick vineyard owner believed murdered
The Auckland woman believed to have been murdered on Saturday, Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, was the owner of the Carrick vineyard and winery at Bannockburn, in Central Otago.
Chance for opponents to air concerns
Chance for opponents to air concerns
Opponents of the proposed international airport at Tarras have been allotted 10 minutes in which to express their concerns to Christchurch city councillors.
Alexandra woman elected to lead RWNZ
Alexandra woman elected to lead RWNZ
Challenging, exciting, daunting, motivating and humbling.
Goodbye Charlotte Jean
Goodbye Charlotte Jean
Charlotte Jean Maternity Hospital is a labour of love. Almost 24 years ago, Melissa Fortune became the first baby born at the hospital in Ventry St, Alexandra. So began a legacy that would play out for the next 23 years.
Punters enjoy a day at the races
Punters enjoy a day at the races
Rough weather was not enough to dampen the spirits of punters at the Central Otago Racing Club’s annual meeting, held at the Cromwell course yesterday.
Regional councillors not keen on carbon offsets
Regional councillors not keen on carbon offsets
Transport is responsible for more than three-quarters of the Otago Regional Council’s greenhouse gas emissions, but purchasing carbon offsets will not be the solution.
Pacific workers could be too late for Central Otago orchards
Pacific workers could be too late for Central Otago orchards
An exemption allowing 2000 Pacific workers into New Zealand to work on vineyards and orchards could be too late for some Central Otago cherry growers.
Aurora 'glitch' leaves dozens unaware of power cut
Aurora 'glitch' leaves dozens unaware of power cut
A Central Otago community was left scrambling when their power was cut for six hours yesterday without notice.
History noted as touring route opened and charged future enabled
History noted as touring route opened and charged future enabled
Historical and future journeys were celebrated yesterday as three Otago mayors officially opened the Central Otago Touring Route.
Public-private possible fruit-harvesting answer
Public-private possible fruit-harvesting answer
New Zealand needs a plan to help migrant workers pick fruit and vegetables, or prices will soar and farms could go bust, writes Swati Nagar.
Central Otago touring route launched
Central Otago touring route launched
A new touring route has been launched in Central Otago aimed to encourage people to explore further off the beaten track.
Cromwell Gorge briefly closed after car hit barrier
Cromwell Gorge briefly closed after car hit barrier
The northbound lane of State Highway 8 in the Cromwell Gorge was closed for about 35 minutes today after a car hit a safety barrier.
Pupils help design trap to ensure clean water
Pupils help design trap to ensure clean water
Alexandra youngsters are thinking outside the square.
Three-day mountain bike race planned
Three-day mountain bike race planned
Alexandra's rugged terrain will play host to a new mountain bike event next year.
Proposed Countdown views at odds
Proposed Countdown views at odds
Immediate neighbours of a proposed new supermarket in Alexandra say they want it to go ahead, while a council planner remains opposed.
ORC freshwater management consultation closing this week
ORC freshwater management consultation closing this week
Public consultation to help shape the Otago Regional Council’s freshwater management will close this week.
Helicopter captain drops in at old school
Helicopter captain drops in at old school
Re-creating a memorable moment from childhood was the motivation behind a visit by a Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter to Cromwell College yesterday.
Second supermarket needed, hearing told
Second supermarket needed, hearing told
A second supermarket in Alexandra is needed for the economic and social wellbeing of Central Otago.
‘Rebirth of democracy’ in US celebrated
‘Rebirth of democracy’ in US celebrated
If US President Donald Trump refuses to concede defeat in the US election, a group in Central Otago is willing to push him along by turning his catchphrase "you’re fired" back on him.