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Central OtagoJuly 31

Island of sediment set to go

A large area of sediment, resembling something of an island, has taken hold in the Bannockburn  Inlet but it is not going to last long.
Steve Hepburn
    Island of sediment set to go
    Island of sediment set to go
    Central OtagoJuly 30

    Brigades benefiting from Santana cap craze

    As more support flows in behind, Santana Minerals says it is getting into the cap business - all for charity.
    Steve Hepburn
    Brigades benefiting from Santana cap craze
    Brigades benefiting from Santana cap craze
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    Central OtagoJuly 30

    New earn-while-you-learn pathway launches for Occupational Therapy students in Central Otago

    A more flexible style of study has begun for Occupational Therapy students at Otago Polytechnic’s Central Otago campus, with the launch of a new “work augmented learning” pathway allowing students to earn while they learn.
    Carys Trotter
    New earn-while-you-learn pathway launches for Occupational Therapy students in Central Otago
    New earn-while-you-learn pathway launches for Occupational Therapy students in Central Otago
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    Central OtagoJuly 30

    Alexandra fours claim silver at NZ Bowls Champion of Champions

    Four bowls representatives of the Alexandra District Club have returned home with silver after a superb run to the final of the New Zealand Bowls Champion of Champions Men's Fours, held in Dunedin from 24 to 26 July.
    Carys Trotter
    Alexandra fours claim silver at NZ Bowls Champion of Champions
    Alexandra fours claim silver at NZ Bowls Champion of Champions
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    Central OtagoJuly 30

    Almost four decades later: McLellan’s plumbing begins new chapter

    For 37 years, Rory McLellan has been a fixture of the Central Otago community and trade scene, building not just a business but a deep-rooted place in the community, and while his plumbing business is entering a new chapter as part of the Aotea Group, Mr McLellan says the heart of what they do isn’t changing one bit.
    Carys Trotter
    Almost four decades later: McLellan’s plumbing begins new chapter
    Almost four decades later: McLellan’s plumbing begins new chapter
    Central OtagoJuly 29

    Winery owner slams Central Otago station owner over ‘irreconcilable’ stance on mine

    A winery owner has gone after a high-country station owner backing a controversial mine despite objecting to planned concerts over concerns for the “quiet rural environment”.
    Tim Scott
    Winery owner slams Central Otago station owner over ‘irreconcilable’ stance on mine
    Winery owner slams Central Otago station owner over ‘irreconcilable’ stance on mine
    Central OtagoJuly 29

    Central Otago votes to link with neighbours in unitary council

    Central Otago’s council wants to join forces with Queenstown and Clutha as part of the national shake-up of local government.
    Central Otago votes to link with neighbours in unitary council
    Central Otago votes to link with neighbours in unitary council
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    Central OtagoJuly 28

    She got her speed limit and it only cost us a second

    Heather Morris has won her speeding battle but the cost for the inpatient traveller was not too hefty — just one second.
    Steve Hepburn
    She got her speed limit and it only cost us a second
    She got her speed limit and it only cost us a second
    Central OtagoJuly 27

    Gold mine application costs exceed $17m

    Santana Minerals has spent more than $17 million on its Central Otago gold mine fast-track application and it has accepted a new timeline for the decision-making panel’s deliberations.
    Grant Miller
    Gold mine application costs exceed $17m
    Gold mine application costs exceed $17m
    Central OtagoJuly 27

    Santana agrees to earlier deadline for extra mine reports

    The Australian company planning a vast gold mine in Central Otago has agreed to work faster on a series of extra reports sought by a fast-track approvals panel.
    Santana agrees to earlier deadline for extra mine reports
    Santana agrees to earlier deadline for extra mine reports
    Central OtagoJuly 26

    Goats got: Cromwell cull tally 225

    A pest control operation targeting feral goats around State Highway 8 near Cromwell has exceeded expectations.
    Grant Miller
    Goats got: Cromwell cull tally 225
    Goats got: Cromwell cull tally 225
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    Central OtagoJuly 26

    Queenstown gallery exhibition ‘close to home’ for renowned painter

    He is well known for his landscape paintings, but renowned artist Sir Grahame Sydney is delighted some of his wider work will soon be in front of a broader audience.
    Grant Miller
    Queenstown gallery exhibition ‘close to home’ for renowned painter
    Queenstown gallery exhibition ‘close to home’ for renowned painter
    Central OtagoJuly 24

    Care urged again on icy southern roads

    Motorists are being urged to take care on southern roads amid icy conditions around the region.
    Care urged again on icy southern roads
    Care urged again on icy southern roads