Recycling aims to give back
Recycling aims to give back
Giving back to the community is the reason behind a new greenwaste recycling initiative in Millers Flat.
Matariki market a smash hit
Matariki market a smash hit
Junior chefs, homegrown products, fiery rockets and stargazing — Matariki celebrations transformed Cromwell College’s new technology and art block into a buzzing evening market last month.
Scholarship for emerging artists
Scholarship for emerging artists
Artists with a Central Otago connection, who are in the early stages of their practice, are being offered the chance to apply for a $5000 scholarship.
Time to try ice hockey on rink
Time to try ice hockey on rink
The Alexandra Flames Ice Hockey Club is calling on all children to come and try one of the coolest sports in the world at a have a go day this Saturday.
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
Increasing abuse and threats directed at elected members has prompted a new home security allowance to councillors’ pay.
Congestion charges for Queenstown?
Government deal closer for Central Otago and Queenstown
Congestion charges, tolls and a local visitor charge could be on the way for Queenstown as part of a government deal to cope with population growth and pressure on infrastructure.
Swimming for the Coastguard’s good
Swimming for the Coastguard’s good
After many early mornings and a final 1km swim in chilly Lake Dunstan, Alexandra woman Rhea Lind completed her goal of swimming 25km for the Coastguard on Sunday.
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
The Central Otago licensing committee has declined the Alexandra Blossom Festival a special liquor license and set down a hearing for July 11.
Flying solo around the world
Flying solo around the world
Among a recent collection of inspiring stories of women travelling alone, published by Lonely Planet, is the story of Cromwell-based American psychologist Meri Murphy’s single retirement journey.
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
The Central Otago District Council has approved its long-term plan, confirming an average rates increase of 12.47% — slightly lower than the 13.01% originally proposed.
Conserve water notice for Naseby
Conserve water notice for Naseby
A conserve water notice has been issued again for Naseby due to heavy rain affecting the town's supply.
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
A volunteer firefighter’s quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire.
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Some apples are sitting unpicked on trees in the Teviot Valley as growers respond to a volatile overseas market.
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Schools, art and sports facilities around Central Otago are all better off following the latest round of grants from Central Lakes Trust.
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
Southland MP Joseph Mooney has traded in Queenstown suburbia for a Central Otago lifestyle block, but he is staying within his Southland electorate.
Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed
Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed
A volunteer firefighter’s quick actions averted catastrophe this morning at a Maniototo dairy farm where a recalled fan heater caught fire.
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Hope affordable rentals will help combat loneliness
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Hope affordable rentals will help combat loneliness
A pocket of land in Alexandra has been gifted to provide the elderly with affordable rentals that allow them to live independently and maintain a sense of companionship.
SBS Bank leaving Cromwell mall
SBS Bank leaving Cromwell mall
Cromwell is set to lose another bank branch, as SBS Bank confirms its departure from the town’s mall this week.
Bike park’s future secured
Bike park’s future secured
The wheels will keep turning at Cromwell Bike Park and local riders are "stoked".
Board backs draft land strategy
Board backs draft land strategy
A strategy to guide how the Central Otago District Council deals with endowment land in Cromwell has been signed off by the ward’s community board.