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Another grant secured for museum

Another grant secured for museum

Another $350,000 grant has been secured to fit out Cromwell’s new museum, on top of an earlier confirmed $1.1 million grant, but the total falls short of the $1.6 million needed to create a "world...

High hopes for early childhood centre

It is hoped a newly opened early childhood centre in Cromwell’s fast-growing Wooing Tree Estate will offer much-needed relief to local families, easing pressure on waiting lists at other centres...

One year of catchment work marked

Associate Minister for the Environment Andrew Hoggard digs a hole in which he planted a native...

One year of catchment work marked

Waiora Manuherekia, a group dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the Manuherekia River, celebrated one year of action, collaboration and environmental action in a tree planting ceremony...

Connections to the past discovered through roses

Murray Radka, displaying his book on heritage roses, is to be Guest Speaker at the Heritage Talk...

Connections to the past discovered through roses

Scattered across old farm sites, along fences and in overgrown paddocks, heritage roses quietly tell stories about New Zealand’s past.

Colossal squid opens the door to the twilight zone

Central Stories manager Paula Stephenson offers a plate of squid rings which were popular with...

Colossal squid opens the door to the twilight zone

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery was packed with young and old enjoying a deep-sea themed evening last Thursday.

$300,000 turf grant a ‘game changer’

A multisport turf is proposed to replace the old tennis courts at Dunstan High School. PHOTO:...

$300,000 turf grant a ‘game changer’

A decision by the Central Otago District Council to put $300,000 towards building an artificial turf at Dunstan High School is being described is a "game changer" by the school’s head of sport.

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Aim to avoid extended boil water notices

Council Three Waters group manager Julie Muir. Photo: Julie Asher

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Aim to avoid extended boil water notices

The Central Otago District Council is waiting to hear from national water regulator Taumata Arowai on whether safety plans proposed for two council water supplies will be enough to avoid extended...

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Operators to lease facility sought

An artist's impression of the new hall. Photo: CODC

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Operators to lease facility sought

The hunt is on for commercial operators to lease the cinema, cafe, and catering kitchen inside Cromwell’s multimillion-dollar events centre slated to open next year.

Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra

Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra

Motorists are being advised to take extra care after a crash near Alexandra this morning.

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Council to take on ownership of Roxburgh pool

The Ida MacDonald Roxburgh Community Pool Punawai Ora. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Council to take on ownership of Roxburgh pool

Ownership and operation of Roxburgh’s community pool will be handed over to the Central Otago District Council.

Tiler hit by fire was under-insured

Firefighters at the scene in Cromwell. Photo: Kim Bowden

Tiler hit by fire was under-insured

A tiler whose Cromwell premises were extensively damaged by fire last Thursday has learnt he was under-insured, leaving him well short of covering his losses.

Gillespie seeking different seat

Gillespie seeking different seat

Central Otago deputy mayor Neil Gillespie will not be running for re-election to the district council, opting to stand for one of the Dunstan seats on the Otago Regional Council at October’s local...

Young entrepreneurs pitch their products

Cromwell College pupils (from left) Ayala Cunningham, Lizzie Engstrom and Lani Jones are donating...

Young entrepreneurs pitch their products

Tote bags, T-shirts and skincare creams were among the products pitched by aspiring entrepreneurs from across Central Otago at a Dragons’ Den-inspired event at Cromwell College on Friday.

Town rewards first responders

Members of the Clyde Coastguard and family enjoy the meal and dance at the Alexandra District...

Town rewards first responders

After an eventful few months, first responders from the Alexandra and Clyde area had a fun Friday night out thanks to a community effort to show appreciation.

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Supercars future chance optimism

Highlands Motorsport Park. Photo: ODT files

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Supercars future chance optimism

Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley says it is disappointing Cromwell has missed out on hosting a V8 Supercars round, but she is optimistic the opportunity may arise again.

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Green light given for housing development

Bannockburn and Cromwell with Lake Dunstan in the background. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Green light given for housing development

A controversial housing development in Bannockburn has been given the green light, with commissioners saying the rule, which many thought limited building in the village, had no legal basis.

Lines inspected

Lines inspected

Transpower technicians inspected power lines in Cromwell this week.

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Grant for pine tree control

The Upper Taieri scroll plain on the left. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Grant for pine tree control

In what seems a never-ending war against spreading pine trees, a battle is going on in the back-blocks of the region to try to stop the trees swamping the Rock and Pillar Range.

Cromwell building damaged by fire

Emergency services at the scene last night. PHOTO: KIM BOWDEN

Cromwell building damaged by fire

A commercial building in Cromwell has been extensively damaged in a fire.

Cromwell building 'extensively damaged' in blaze

Firefighters at the scene in Cromwell this evening. Photo: Kim Bowden

Cromwell building 'extensively damaged' in blaze

A commercial building in Cromwell has been extensively damaged by fire this evening.

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