Central Otago

Call to fund meningitis vaccines

Call to fund meningitis vaccines

The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand is calling for urgent action to expand access to lifesaving meningococcal meningitis vaccines, following five confirmed cases of meningococcal...

Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

Sean Becker (front left) and his siblings Scott (front right), James (back right), Bridget (back...

Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand at the Pan Continental Curling Championship in...

Hemp’s future could be bright

Hemp Central founder Tanya Simmonds stands in front of a wall made by layering hempcrete during...

Hemp’s future could be bright

A Queensberry based businesswoman is optimistic for the future of the hemp construction product industry and hopes to see more people farming and using the crop in their construction projects.

Reserve plan ‘looks ahead’

Aerial shot of Cromwell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Reserve plan ‘looks ahead’

The plan to manage one of Central Otago’s most significant open spaces was approved by the Central Otago District Council at its last meeting for the triennium on September 24.

Candidates rank priorities

Candidates rank priorities

Maintaining the character of Central Otago was high on the list of priorities for two of the three candidates hoping to be mayor of the region after votes are counted on Saturday.

Central Otago towns hit with boil water notices

The notices are in force for Omakau and Ophir.

Central Otago towns hit with boil water notices

Two Central Otago towns have been slapped with a boil water notice as their treatment plant struggles to cope after heavy rain.

Show starts shearing sports season

Brett Roberts competes in the Merino Shears events in Alexandra at the weekend. PHOTOS: IMAGE...

Show starts shearing sports season

More than 130 competitors from New Zealand, Australia, Wales and South Africa converged on Alexandra’s Molyneux Stadium on Friday and Saturday for the Merino Shears, the first of 57 shows on the...

Central Otago areas advised to conserve water

Ranfurly has been added to areas in Central Otago advised to conserve water following heavy rain at the weekend.

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Burn trial of pines exhibits potential

A dense young pine infestation being burned during the control burn trial held in Central Otago...

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Burn trial of pines exhibits potential

Early results of a controlled burn operation trial over 50ha showed promise in controlling invasive wilding conifers provided the rare burning conditions could be achieved, the project manager says.

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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

Sean Becker (front left) and his siblings, Scott (front right), James (back right) and Bridget,...

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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand

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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale

Linda and Bruce Jolly. PHOTO: YVONNE O’HARA

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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale

The orchards at the centre of a liquidation of a fledging Central Otago fruit company are up for sale.

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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences

Archaeologist Matt Sole by a locked gate, with a Santana-branded sign, barring his way on the...

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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences

The way was blocked, but one intrepid archaeologist walked the area Santana intends to dig up for gold. Mary Williams walked behind him, into a landscape protected by three agencies.

Contrasting sources

Contrasting sources

There was a stark contrast in clarity as the rain-affected Kawarau River met the Clutha River at Cromwell this week.

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Gold exploration application concerns

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Gold exploration application concerns

The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.

Gateway to Central Otago

Millers Flat sits on the bank of the Clutha River 20km south of Roxburgh.

Atmosphere ‘incredible’

Central Otago Filipino Community princess and soon to be Blossom Festival Queen Andrea Javier...

Atmosphere ‘incredible’

Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival held on Saturday.

Water plan over $500k

Water plan over $500k

The cost of the water plan demanded by the government from Central Otago District Council and the two other councils involved in the council controlled organisation to manage water services, was...

Councillors give their farewells

Central Otago District deputy mayor Neil Gillespie stepped into conduct the ceremony when his two...

Councillors give their farewells

Nearly half a century of experience left the Central Otago District Council table last week as the final meeting of the triennium closed.

Still plenty of votes to be returned

Orange bins, like this one at the Alexandra Public Library, are ready to collect the remaining 80...

Still plenty of votes to be returned

Voters in Central Otago are sending in their choices more quickly than in the past two elections, but many still have to make their choices known before voting closes on October 11.

Great moment to see hospital move forward

Construction on the Dunedin Hospital inpatients building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Great moment to see hospital move forward

It was a great moment recently as your local MP to witness the historic contract signing to build the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building.

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