Preventing possums' passage from pests to potholes
Preventing possums' passage from pests to potholes
Central Otago road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Cromwell misses out on Supercars
Christchurch may have won the race to become New Zealand's second Supercars venue after Ruapuna park reportedly signed a multi-year agreement to host the event.
Board to approve stage 1 of expansion
Board to approve stage 1 of expansion
The first stage in developing the western side of Cromwell Cemetery will go to the Cromwell Community Board (CCB) for approval next month.
‘Hobby’ olive growers invited to community press
‘Hobby’ olive growers invited to community press
Many of Central Otago’s enthusiastic "hobby" olive growers have marked May 17 as the date when their careful pruning, watering, fertilising and harvesting will all seem worthwhile when they descend...
Mini owners make iconic run for children’s charity
Mini owners make iconic run for children’s charity
"There’s only one sure thing in this life, Blondini, and that’s doubt. I think."
Shorter days means the return of social hack, crampet curling
Shorter days means the return of social hack, crampet curling
With the days shortening and the temperatures falling, winter sports are something to be considered.
Fighters return home with medal haul from champs
Fighters return home with medal haul from champs
Seven Cromwell martial artists won 19 medals, 15 of which were gold, at the Global Taekwon-Do Championships in Melbourne Australia.
Healthcare needs focus of report
Healthcare needs focus of report
Backers of boosting health services in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago say there are opportunities to partner with private operators to enhance public health but the window will soon close.
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
The Ophir community is not going down without a fight over the future of its hall.
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
It is a long way from Ranfurly to Las Vegas, but a Maniototo Area School teacher will soon be making the journey as part of a new initiative at the school.
Trail to be completed after decade of debate
Trail to be completed after decade of debate
The Roxburgh Gorge Trail is to be completed after getting rid of "the clowns, the bullies and well-intentioned people" to reach a "balanced solution" which will eventually complete a Queenstown to Waihola trail.
Application date delayed
Application date delayed
Santana Minerals Ltd has announced it would not have its fast-track application completed by the end of month as originally planned.
Southerners concerned over new drug-driving rules
Southern medical cannabis users concerned over new drug-driving rules
An Invercargill survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis.
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
Consultation on the way water services will be delivered in Central Otago will include one option that can not work and two that could.
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
Three Central Otago District councillors have been nominated for roles in processing the expected application for fast-track approval for a proposed Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold project.
Book explores chapter of NZ fashion history
Book explores chapter of NZ fashion history
Yesterday a group of mostly women gathered in PaperPlus, in Alexandra, eager to get their hands on their own copies of the book which weaves together fashion history and the extraordinary story of...
Restoration project boosted
Restoration project boosted
Local farmers have worked together on a project to get native plants thriving along Strathconan Stream in Fairlie, with support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone committee.
Chinese village step closer for Old Cromwell
Chinese village step closer for Old Cromwell
A proposal to build a replica Chinese settlement in Old Cromwell is closer to becoming reality, after more than 30 years of work.
Water audits add to costs
Water audits add to costs
Auditing requirements for councils were one of the reasons staffing levels increased along with costs, the Central Otago District Council heard last week.
Solar company has focus on farming
Solar company has focus on farming
A Central Otago company hopes to help farmers save money by allowing them to generate their own power using solar.