Sunflower open day
Sunflower open day
A celebration of five decades of sunflower growing is a good chance to ‘‘stop and smell the flowers’’, Topflite co-owner Pete Mitchell says of their first open day in nearly 50 year, to be held...
New art exhibition open
New art exhibition open
An exhibition of contrasting work — photographic and painted — opens today in Cromwell.
Year’s first tournament
Year’s first tournament
The Alexandra Petanque Club welcomed players from Ashburton, Dunedin and Invercargill clubs to a new a tournament terrain in Springvale Rd at the weekend.
Top results at Colgate Games
Top results at Colgate Games
Athletics Alexandra Club is celebrating the efforts and achievements of its young athletes following a successful trip to the 2026 Colgate Games at Saxton Stadium in Nelson.
'Secret' roading decision for mine challenged
'Secret' roading decision for mine challenged
A "secret" agreement that helps pave the way for Santana’s planned goldmine could face a High Court challenge unless retracted, a leading environmental group says.
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Goldmine decision may be extended
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Goldmine decision may be extended
A panel of up to seven experts weighing whether Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine in Central Otago should proceed is expected to include an economist and environmental scientists
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Store display brings back memories
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Store display brings back memories
The revival of an old Central Otago general store has brought back plenty of memories for former manager Jude Omond — including the time she had a knife pulled on her.
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Agencies slam ‘unrealistic’ fast-track bid for Otago gold mine
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Agencies slam ‘unrealistic’ fast-track bid for Otago gold mine
Rūnaka and councils are pushing back on Santana's fast-track Bendigo gold mine plan, warning of major environmental risks and lambasting it for poor planning.
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Owner fuming as shop shut down
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Owner fuming as shop shut down
A Central Otago business owner is fuming over a lack of communication after council officers turned up this week and gave her a day to close down.
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Migrant influx boosts school rolls
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Migrant influx boosts school rolls
An influx of migrants and growing industry in Central Otago has caused school rolls in the region to balloon over the past 10 years, principals say.
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
Red flags were raised about a now-closed Central Otago cafe mere months before it went into liquidation owing more than $400,000.
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
Health Minister Simeon Brown has seen a proposal for the future of healthcare in the Central Otago/Lakes district, but he is not saying when the public will have a look.
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
With increasing numbers of Upper Clutha golfers and a limited number of tee times to go around, a country golf club is trying to attract new players.
Memories alive in display
Memories alive in display
The revival of an old Central Otago general store has brought back plenty of memories for former manager Jude Omond — including the time she had a knife pulled on her.
Views sought on boating safety bylaw
Views sought on boating safety bylaw
With summer and boating season in full swing throughout Otago’s harbours, lakes and waterways, people in Central Otago have the opportunity to share their views about boating safety.
Year review helpful in fresh start
Year review helpful in fresh start
January loves a fresh start.
Bridge closure
Bridge closure
Due to bridge maintenance works the Luggate Red Bridge on State Highway 8A will be closed from Sunday to Thursday nights between 8pm and 6am until Friday, March 27 (excluding public holiday weekends).
Strong turnout for shearing fundraiser
Strong turnout for shearing fundraiser
Shearers queued at the stands to take their turn to help out a mate at the weekend raising more than $120,000 for a trip of a lifetime for him and his family.
South Island champs coming
South Island champs coming
If watching sport from the comfort of an armchair appeals but you know getting outdoors is good for you there is a perfect sporting event coming to Central Otago.
Surplus carried forward for CODC
Surplus carried forward for CODC
A surplus of nearly $8 million was carried forward from the last financial year, slightly less than expected, according to the Central Otago District Council’s annual report.