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    Chance for band to record original songs

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    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

    Central Otago District councillor-elect Andrew Dowling at work. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

    The planned 35km Kawarau Gorge Trail will link the Queenstown Trail with the Lake Dunstan Trail...

    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

    Matthew Muir. Photo: supplied

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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

    Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

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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

    Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

    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

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    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

    Trail riders on the Lake Dunstan cycle trail approach a cantilevered section over the Clutha...

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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

    PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

    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

    Monte Christo Winery managing director Nicholas Paris, left, and wine maker Karl Coombes lead a...

    Winery offering educational tours

    A Clyde winery is offering more than beautiful surroundings and great wine to try.

    New hall naming open

    An architect's drawing of Cromwell's new, as yet un-named hall. IMAGE: JASMAX

    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

    Sir Ian Taylor in Cromwell after his visit to the Santana mine site at Bendigo. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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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

    Central Otago District councillor-elect Andrew Dowling on the job in Ranfurly yesterday after...

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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

    Feinerman’s General Store co-owner Sally Feinerman co-ordinates with the Eden Hore Collection...

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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

    Andrew Dowling. Photo: Supplied

    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

    Thomson Gorge Rd, a public road providing access from Bendigo to Ophir, will shut if the proposed...

    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

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    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.
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