Chance for band to record original songs
Chance for band to record original songs
A group of young Central Otago musicians are heading to Auckland to record their original songs, thanks to a scholarship.
Dowling elected
Dowling elected
Alexandra veterinarian Andrew Dowling was last week confirmed as the winner of the Vincent ward by-election when the final results were posted.
Bannockburn cycle path mooted
Bannockburn cycle path mooted
An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn when the Kawarau Gorge Trail opens later this month, prompting calls for council funding to improve safety.
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Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average
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Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average
There is profound disillusion and resignation as Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes area rents pass $900 a week on average.
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Treaty concerns over mine plan
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Treaty concerns over mine plan
Possible breaches of Treaty obligations risked the "foreclosure" of a fast-tracked application to mine the Bendigo hills, the panel considering it has warned.
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Doc staff concerned for Santana site fauna
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Doc staff concerned for Santana site fauna
Concern about the impact a controversial Central Otago mine would have on threatened native moths has been revealed in internal Department of Conservation emails.
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Jones gives ground rules for Sir Ian debate
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Jones gives ground rules for Sir Ian debate
Sir Ian Taylor is waiting to hear from Shane Jones about their debate on a planned Bendigo mine. The Resources Minister says he's ready, but not going to a turn up to ‘‘a woke organic mung bean tea party fireside chat’’.
Tip leads to arrest of pair allegedly dealing cannabis
Tip leads to arrest of pair allegedly dealing cannabis
An anonymous tip has led to the arrest of two 50-year-olds who police say were dealing cannabis in Cromwell.
Tip-off leads to cannabis raid at Cromwell address
Tip-off leads to cannabis raid at Cromwell address
Two 50-year-olds were arrested when Cromwell police using a search warrant found cannabis for supply at the pair's address.
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Santana expects locals to fill jobs
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Santana expects locals to fill jobs
Santana is suggesting its controversial Bendigo gold mine could reverse Central Otago’s brain drain.
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn shortly — and council funds should be used to ensure their safety, the community board says.
Managing waste
Managing waste
Teviot Valley Water Care group co-ordinator Deidre Perkins, left, and guest speaker Otematata Station cook and author Philippa Cameron talk at a workshop organised by the water care on how to...
Winery offering educational tours
Winery offering educational tours
A Clyde winery is offering more than beautiful surroundings and great wine to try.
New hall naming open
New hall naming open
The chance for the Central Otago community to have its say on the name of the new council building in Cromwell is open until March 16.
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Sir Ian Taylor: concerns about fast-track process paramount
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Sir Ian Taylor: concerns about fast-track process paramount
Prominent Dunedin businessman Sir Ian Taylor has visited Santana Minerals’ offices, but remains concerned about the fast-track process that could decide the outcome of the proposed Bendigo mine.
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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show
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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show
A "nice cold beer and a walk" were on the agenda for the newest Central Otago district councillor, once he finished work yesterday.
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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour
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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour
Garments belonging to Naseby farmer Eden Hore have started to pop up around Central Otago, bringing the glamour of the 1970s and ’80s high fashion to small towns and public spaces.
Vet wins by-election to fill vacant Central Otago council seat
Vet wins by-election to fill vacant Central Otago council seat
Veterinarian Andrew Dowling will fill the Central Otago District Council seat left vacant when the previous councillor quit amid controversy.
Concerns over private gold mine agreement
Concerns over council's private gold mine agreement
Support for the proposed Bendigo gold mine and decades of access to public land it will rip through is laid out in a private council agreement with Santana.
Lindis Pass reopens after serious injury crash
Lindis Pass reopens after serious injury crash
The Lindis Pass has reopened after being closed for several hours following a crash that left a person seriously injured early today.