Central Otago

Getting set to tackle water services myths

Getting set to tackle water services myths

One councillor is hoping consultation on how water services are provided across Central Otago will deal to the many "myths" circulating in the community, while another has suggested the outcome of...

Warmer winter likely to go unnoticed: meteorologist

A snowy Alexandra last September. Photo Linnet Julius

Warmer winter likely to go unnoticed: meteorologist

A MetService meteorologist says Central Otago can expect a warmer winter than usual, but with an important caveat.

Coastguard now able to rescue cyclists in need

Coastguard now able to rescue cyclists in need

An initiative to support cyclists in difficulty on Central Otago’s cycle trails has been launched following a memorandum of understanding between the Community of Bike Ambassadors (Coba) and...

Exiting ‘fast-fashion loop’ made affordable

A third of the profits from sales of coats designed by Liz Mitchell will go to subsidising...

Exiting ‘fast-fashion loop’ made affordable

A fashion collaborative has set out to challenge the harm caused by fast fashion by making environmentally friendly clothing in New Zealand — with a catch.

Long service honoured by investment to order

Divisional manager of Alexandra division, Darryn Drake (right) is invested into the Order of St...

Long service honoured by investment to order

An Alexandra man said he was surprised and humbled after he was invested as a member of the Order of St John in a ceremony hosted in Christchurch last week.

Funds needed to continue key project

Primary school pupils are working with male mentors to reinvent pallets in cool DIY projects....

Funds needed to continue key project

A new trailer is needed for a programme visiting Central Otago schools to teach boys about DIY and self-esteem in the process.

Young musicians perform with idols

Logan Hunt plays the drums with Barnaby Weir, the frontman for Kiwi band Fly My Pretties at the...

Young musicians perform with idols

A Cromwell teen is buzzing after a last-minute opportunity to play the drums on stage with a famous New Zealand frontman.

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Fingers crossed for NZ-first dark sky attempt success

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Fingers crossed for NZ-first dark sky attempt success

The night skies above Naseby are a step closer to being protected as the final tweaks are made to an application that may result in it becoming the country’s first International Dark Sky Community.

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