Central Otago

Cromb rules out standing in council by-election

Chairman and returning member of the Vincent Community Board Jayden Cromb, who is the first board...

Cromb rules out standing in council by-election

A slimmed down Vincent Community Board was sworn in at its inaugural meeting in Alexandra yesterday with the chairman saying he was putting "the greater good ahead of self-interest"

Obituary: at the heart of everything in Alex

Liz Duggan receives her QSM in 2004. Photo: supplied

Obituary: at the heart of everything in Alex

Liz Duggan was the absolute champion of the community.

Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens

On the eve of her retirement, Alexandra Senior Citizens co-ordinator Jo Ireland stands for the...

Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens

Asking retiring Alexandra Senior Citizens co-ordinator Jo Ireland about herself is like trying to catch sunshine in a jar. Just when you think you have her pinned down, the conversation shifts to...

Night of fun ends with a bang

Showing great restraint while his human companions enjoy dinner from a food truck is 7-year-old...

Night of fun ends with a bang

The long weekend went off with a bang in Cromwell with a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday evening.

Retirement bright with flowers

Admiring the work of Alexandra artist Jen Anderson in his Roxburgh gallery is Gordon Still, of...

Retirement bright with flowers

Retirement means different things to different people. For some it is a long stretch of lazy days and refusing to do anything other than the essentials — a longed-for rest after working.

Soft bait fishing tips on offer

Pro-angler Lance Gill, of Okuma, will cover the essentials of soft bait fishing at an Otago Fish ...

Soft bait fishing tips on offer

Anglers keen to improve their freshwater fishing skills will have the chance at a free soft bait fishing clinic on Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell, next month.

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Top-notch care close to home aim of foundation

The Dunstan Hospital Foundation is being launched today to extend the services available at the...

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Top-notch care close to home aim of foundation

Private funding from a new hospital foundation will keep healthcare "local and accessible" for people in Central Otago and Upper Clutha, Dunstan Hospital’s chief executive says.

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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity

Tarras contractor Michael Duncan is looking forward to employing even more staff and greater work...

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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity

Confidence and security are two benefits a proposed Central Otago gold mine will bring, a Tarras contractor says.

Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy

Councillors for the new triennium sworn in at the Central Otago District Council on Friday are ...

Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy

They may be slightly outnumbered around the table, but women will lead the council in Central Otago for the next three years.

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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing

Lake Onslow, above Millers Flat, may hold the key to improving New Zealand’s power supply,...

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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing

An application to get fast-track approval for the reignited Lake Onslow battery project is a week or two away from being lodged, its backers say.

Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery

The Fridge Cromwell owner and butcher Jayne McMillan (left) and smallgoods butcher Tayla Clark...

Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery

A lot of trial and error goes in to creating an award-winning sausage, but for a Cromwell butcher it has been a case of trial and success

Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week

Harriet Cameron, of Galloway, is the new postmistress at the historic Ophir Post Office. PHOTO:...

Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week

A Central Otago institution, and one of its most photographed buildings, has a new face behind the counter.

Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th

Husband and wife Bryan and Maureen Davies were the original hostel manager and matron when the...

Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th

This weekend, past boarders and staff of the Dunstan High School hostel are celebrating 50 years since the hostel’s opening in 1975.

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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom

Rowena and Rod Bowler are ready to call last drinks after nine years running the Luggate Hotel....

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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom

The Luggate Hotel is for sale and could go for up to $8 million.

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Art event to support safe driving cause

Art on the Goldfields organiser Tracy Stroud stands beside Silent Grace, by Leroy Spijkerbosch,...

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Art event to support safe driving cause

A private trail in Bannockburn has been lined with the works of local artists all for a good cause.

Bridge set for overdue safety work

Heavy vehicles work at Alexandra’s Linger and Die reserve as the construction of a temporary...

Bridge set for overdue safety work

The first step in an overdue refurbishment work on the Little Valley Bridge in Alexandra to ensure the vital link can safely support modern heavy vehicle loads is due to begin.

Giving a taste of industry

Year 11 student Blake Jowett tries his hand at wiring a wall socket at Cromwell College’s Tools...

Giving a taste of industry

Cromwell College Pathways students got to try their hand interviewing as well as hearing stories from a range of Central Otago business owners as the school hosted its first Tools For Tomorrow day...

Choir, orchestra join forces

The Central Otago regional choir and orchestra rehearse ahead of their combined concerts in...

Choir, orchestra join forces

Music and song will combine for A Feast of Faure as the Central Otago Regional Choir and the Central Otago Regional Orchestra join forces for a celebration of music by French composer...

Club grapples above its weight

Displaying the medals they won at National Judo Championships, held in Christchurch, are (from...

Club grapples above its weight

Central Otago was well represented at the National Judo Championships held in Christchurch last weekend, and eight medals were brought home.

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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ gold mine

Sir Sam Neill. Photo: RNZ/Cole Eastham-Farrelly

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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ Bendigo-Ophir gold mine

Central Otago-based actor and winery owner Sir Sam Neill told his 830,000 social media followers a proposed gold mine is a "toxic" idea which would "ruin the region".

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