Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre
Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre
Redevelopment of the Cromwell town centre is back on the table.
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Divers retrieve rubbish from lake
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Divers retrieve rubbish from lake
The view from above is stunning but the view down below not so good.
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Mixed bag but ‘plenty of fruit yet to be picked’
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Mixed bag but ‘plenty of fruit yet to be picked’
It has been a mixed bag for fruit growers in the South this summer, many blaming the poor weather for disappointing yields.
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'Never flooded here': client hits out at insurance hike
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'Never flooded here': client hits out at insurance hike
An Alexandra woman says her insurance company is charging her more because they say she lives in a flood zone but council records say she does not.
Big crowd turns out to enjoy A&P show
Big crowd turns out to enjoy A&P show
It was a day that delivered everything promised at the Central Otago A&P Show, in Omakau on Saturday.
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ORC to share information on flooding, debris threats
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ORC to share information on flooding, debris threats
A study on the risks of flooding caused by natural hazards will be shared with Roxburgh residents this week.
Four injured, lane closed on SH6 after serious crash
Four injured, lane closed on SH6 after serious crash
One northbound lane on State Highway 6 is currently closed after a horror vehicle crash in Lake Hayes.
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
The earth will move in Cromwell if a vintage machinery event gets traction.
Travellers warned of delays
Travellers warned of delays
Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
Consent sought for changes
Consent sought for changes
Accommodation changes were brought before a hearing panel in Alexandra this week.
Project brings up milestone
Project brings up milestone
A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out.
How Prophets Rock got its name
How Prophets Rock got its name
If you are seeking spectacular vistas, a walk up the Omeo Gully Track to Prophets Rock is both rewarding and can bring some understanding to some of Central Otago’s rich past.
Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found
Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found in reservoir
A boil water notice issued for Roxburgh following the discovery of a dead possum in a reservoir yesterday has now been lifted.
Dead possum behind Roxburgh boil water notice
Dead possum behind Roxburgh boil water notice
A dead possum in the Roxburgh reservoir has led to a boil water notice being put in place immediately for Roxburgh and Lake Roxburgh Village.
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Time frame shortened for wind farm decision
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Time frame shortened for wind farm decision
Mercury Energy has been given a boost to its planned Mahinerangi wind farm expansion by way of a shorter time frame than it asked for.
Invasive lagarosiphon weed removal to begin
Invasive lagarosiphon weed removal to begin
Work to reduce the impact of the invasive lakeweed Lagarosiphon major in Lake Dunstan will begin next week.
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Treaty obligations clause could scupper mine
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Treaty obligations clause could scupper mine
Santana's planned Central Otago gold mine could be declined approval if it fails to meet Treaty of Waitangi obligations, a lawyer for Ngāi Tahu warns.
Winds fan vegetation fire near Clyde
Winds fan vegetation fire near Clyde
Residents have been told to prepare for evacuation as winds fan a vegetation fire near Clyde.
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Two weeks of community consultation for hall name
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Two weeks of community consultation for hall name
Two weeks have been allocated for consultation on the naming of the new memorial hall and events centre in Cromwell.
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Emotions remain high one year on from fire
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Emotions remain high one year on from fire
A healthy insurance payout is on its way, but emotions are still running high a year on from the devastating fire that permanently altered the face of Roxburgh’s main street.