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    Survey backs work

    Heading to festivals last summer are Dunedin Red Frog volunteers and members (from left) Lewis...

    Survey backs work

    Measuring success when the best outcome is nothing happening was the dilemma facing a volunteer group devoted to protecting young people from harm in alcohol-fuelled environments such as music...

    Workshops inspire show

    Balclutha woman Jeannette Jones views the works on display at the ‘‘A Muster of Creatives’’...

    Workshops inspire show

    An opportunity to work with and learn from an established artist became the catalyst for the "Muster of Creatives’ exhibition now on show in Alexandra.

    Fireworks, fun, flair set for event

    A picture from the Cromwell Street Party in 2023. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Fireworks, fun, flair set for event

    On Labour Weekend Sunday, October 26, the Cromwell Street Party & Fireworks returns to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, promising a night of colour, music and community spirit, Cromwell...

    Tourney takes over town

    Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes district were well represented at the annual Alexandra...

    Tourney takes over town

    Thirty-six teams from across Otago, Central Lakes, Southland and Canterbury descended on Alexandra over the weekend for two action-packed days of seven-a-side football.

    Fun run, free shave for good

    Aerial view of Cromwell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Fun run, free shave for good

    Organisers of a family-friendly run to mark the end of Movember hopes the event kickstarts people into taking care of their physical or mental health.

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    Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation

    Dave McKenzie. Photo: supplied

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    Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation

    A newly elected Central Otago councillor resigned days after the mayor questioned whether accusations against him made his position untenable.

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    Neighbour decides not to appeal solar farm consent

    Rose Voice. File photo: Ruby Shaw

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    Neighbour decides not to appeal solar farm consent

    A neighbour of a massive Maniototo solar farm has decided not to appeal its approval after being told it would "just be throwing good money after bad".

    Otago builder fined for forgery, working while suspended

    Alexandra District Court. File photo: Google Maps

    Otago builder fined for forgery, working while suspended

    A suspended Central Otago building practitioner has been fined $10,000 for using her employer's identity to falsely declare she was licensed and carry out work she was not allowed to do.

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    Further investigation too costly: council

    Dave McKenzie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Further investigation too costly: council

    A newly elected Central Otago councillor once referred to police over his council contracting was spared further investigation after the matter was deemed too costly to pursue.

    Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind

    Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley beat her two opponents in a landslide victory. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

    Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind

    A landslide victory has returned Central Otago’s mayor to the "hot seat" for three more years.

    Councillor at centre of online storm quits days after being elected

    Dave McKenzie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Councillor at centre of online storm quits days after being elected

    Newly-elected Central Otago councillor Dave McKenzie has quit amid online accusations, saying the pressure is too much for his family.

    Calls for councillor to resign already

    Dave McKenzie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Calls for councillor to resign already

    A newly elected Central Otago councillor is refusing to quit just two days after winning his seat, despite calls for his resignation.

    Councillor refusing to quit amid misconduct claims

    Dave McKenzie. Photo: Supplied

    Councillor refusing to quit amid misconduct claims

    A newly elected Central Otago councillor is refusing to quit just two days after winning his seat, despite calls for his resignation.

    Person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after crash near Cromwell

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    Person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after crash near Cromwell

    One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed down a bank near Cromwell.

    Tamah Alley wins Central Otago mayoralty in a landslide

    Tamrah Alley

    Tamah Alley wins Central Otago mayoralty in a landslide

    A landslide victory returned Central Otago’s Mayor to the ‘‘hot seat’’ for another three years.

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    Couple celebrate 60 years of matrimony

    Jeanette and Bob McKay hold their wedding photo taken 60 years ago. PHOTO: ELLA JENKINS

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    Couple celebrate 60 years of matrimony

    It was a perfect spring day when Bob and Jeanette McKay, of Alexandra, married at St Paul’s Church, in Oamaru, 60 years ago today.

    Chance to engage youth at Pizza and Politics night

    Alex Scott (left) and George Lindsay, both 17, learn more about Central Otago mayoral candidate...

    Chance to engage youth at Pizza and Politics night

    Whether or not pineapple belongs on a pizza was not the topic of discussion at the Pizza and Politics event at Central Cinema in Alexandra yesterday.

    Central Otago vagabond sheep rescued, up for adoption

    Millie before she was shorn. Photo: Supplied / SPCA

    Central Otago vagabond sheep rescued, up for adoption

    A vagabond sheep that grew a Shrek-like fleece is looking for a new home after being rescued from the Central Otago wilderness.

    Paddon pulls ahead in rally

    Hayden Paddon and John Kennard compete in a round of the Australian Rally Championship in...

    Paddon pulls ahead in rally

    New Zealand rally team Hayden Paddon and John Kennard notched up another rally win last weekend in their bid to take the 2025 EROAD Australian Rally Championship (ARC) title.

    Quartet set to soothe, move

    Women of Song (from left) Gilly Derby, Nia du Plessis, Amy Storry McNally and Janie Shaw will be...

    Quartet set to soothe, move

    Four women, four voices and four very different personalities will bring a world of music to Ophir next week.
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