Reduced methane climate target a win for farmers
Reduced methane climate target a win for farmers
There have been quite a few significant steps for Waitaki in recent weeks.
Narrow margin sees incumbent stay
Narrow margin sees incumbent stay
A margin of just 55 votes has seen incumbent mayor Craig Rowley secure a fifth successive term in the Waimate district.
Hokitika raid a thrill, good entertainment for club
Hokitika raid a thrill, good entertainment for club
On Friday, September 20 the moment finally arrived to board the bus to take the Waimate Savage & Entertainment Club (WSEC) to raid the Hokitika Savage Club.
Council performs well in new survey
Council performs well in new survey
The Waimate District Council says its latest residents survey shows strong support and satisfaction from the community across a wide range of services.
What to expect for health services
What to expect for health services
Who will identify the health needs for Central Otago Queenstown Lakes?
New citizen involved in volunteering
New citizen involved in volunteering
Central Otago welcomed 20 new citizens in the final ceremony before the elections at the Central Otago District Council building in Alexandra on Friday.
Community patrol calls for volunteers
Community patrol calls for volunteers
Alexandra Rural Community Patrol (ARCP) is looking for new volunteers to get out and about more often.
Adventure charity given $14,000 boost
Adventure charity given $14,000 boost
A Central Otago outdoor adventure charity breaking barriers for women wanting to get out and about has been given a boost from the Otago Community Trust.
About ‘making people feel wanted’
About ‘making people feel wanted’
Visiting a rest-home is not often top of things a teen would want to do but one Central Otago girl looks forward to it every week.
Rotary stalwart given fellowship
Rotary stalwart given fellowship
Quiet achievers are the backbone of any organisation. The ones who just see a need and fill it without fuss or fanfare.
Riding for disabled’s grant increased
Riding for disabled’s grant increased
The Central Otago Group Riding for the Disabled Association (Corda) are grateful at the increase in funding in the September round of the Otago Community Trust grants, as it meant they can keep up...
Like father like daughters in hostel life
Like father like daughters in hostel life
Over the 50 years since the Dunstan High School Hostel opened in 1975 many students had stayed there during their time at the school, one of them was Chisholm Lunn who attended from 1987 until 1991.
Help us make a difference
Help us make a difference
This Friday and Saturday, the streets of Central Otago will come alive with pink as passionate volunteers hit the pavement for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal.
Survey backs work
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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".