Airport project website welcomed by group
Tarras residents wanting information about the proposed Central Otago international airport will soon have a dedicated project website as a "go-to source".
Central Otago tourism market still performing well
Central Otago tourism market still performing well
Central Otago’s cycle trails are proving to be the backbone of the region’s tourism industry.
Easter Bunny Hunt accounts for almost 12,000 rabbits
Easter Bunny Hunt accounts for almost 12,000 rabbits
The message could not be any clearer — when it comes to Central Otago and Wanaka’s countryside there is only one bunny welcome at Easter.
Bumper festival crowd unfazed by wind
Bumper festival crowd unfazed by wind
Organisers of the Clyde Wine and Food Festival were as blown away by the response to it as they were by the elements yesterday.
Central Otago rabbits fair game for hunters
Central Otago rabbits fair game for hunters
It had been forgotten by generations of rabbits.
Potential buyers eyeing up Central pubs, hotels
Potential buyers eyeing up Central pubs, hotels
A rural resurgence is under way as potential publicans eye up Central Otago watering holes.
Same pastoral care seen as possible solution
Same pastoral care seen as possible solution
Offering the same level of pastoral care to Kiwi workers as is offered to labour from the Pacific may be the only answer to horticulture labour shortages next season.
Potential benefits of fruit-harvesting machine hailed
Potential benefits of fruit-harvesting machine hailed
It is called the Tecnofruit CF-105 and the fruit-harvesting machine could prove a game changer for Central Otago’s horticulture sector.
Making climate change compelling aim of lesson
Making climate change compelling aim of lesson
The challenge of making climate change compelling was the focus of an experiment at Dunstan High School last week.
Recognised for work in wine industry
Recognised for work in wine industry
Central Otago vineyard owner and wine producer Janiene Bayliss has reason to raise a glass after being recognised on the world stage as a woman of influence.
Central Otago’s pub sales heating up
Central Otago’s pub sales heating up
Potential publicans are eyeing up Central Otago watering holes.
Rural rates increase ‘return to status quo’
Rural rates increase ‘return to status quo’
Large proposed rates hikes for some Central Otago farmers actually represent a return to normal, a councillor and farmer says.
Appeal to use MIQ vacancies for workers
Appeal to use MIQ vacancies for workers
An Otago mayor is urging the Government to allow more overseas seasonal workers to take advantage of a surprise increase in the number of spaces in managed isolation.
Final rally ‘should be a big one’
Final rally ‘should be a big one’
This year’s Brass Monkey Rally will take place in June in what will be the swansong for the 40-plus year event.
Central Otago dad jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his children
Central Otago dad jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his children
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: A man who raped, sexually violated and indecently assaulted his two young children over a three year period has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Collection driven by car fascination
Collection driven by car fascination
The garage at Ross Hansen’s Cromwell home is lined with cars — possibly hundreds.
Proposed rates rises for Central average 6.7%
Proposed rates rises for Central average 6.7%
Proposed rates increases for Central Otago are pitched at 6.7% on average, but vary widely between property type.
Alexandra man burnt mixing swimming pool chemicals
Alexandra man burnt mixing swimming pool chemicals
A Central Otago man has suffered a minor burn during a mishap mixing his swimming pool chemicals.
Orchard work shortage bites
Orchard work shortage bites
Some workers sent to Central Otago’s orchards and vineyards are not up to standard and the lack of seasonal workers from the Pacific is beginning to bite, an industry leader says.
Overchlorination sparks do-not-drink-water notice
Overchlorination sparks do-not-drink-water notice
An overdose of chlorine in Roxburgh’s town water supply yesterday sparked a do-not-consume notice — even if boiled.