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Two weeks of community consultation for hall name
Two weeks have been allocated for consultation on the naming of the new memorial hall and events centre in Cromwell.
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Emotions remain high one year on from fire
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Emotions remain high one year on from fire
A year after a devastating blaze tore through Roxburgh’s town hall and historic cinema, reducing hem to rubble, the community is still coming to terms with what was...
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Bendigo decision date set
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Bendigo decision date set
A decision on the Bendigo goldmine should be made by the end of October.
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‘Legend of Zelda’ filming in town
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‘Legend of Zelda’ filming in town
A cone of silence has descended on Central Otago as what looks like a large-scale movie production sets up shop.
No plans to stop taking to the ice
No plans to stop taking to the ice
Having competed in every Masters Games since the founding of the event in 1992, a Naseby curler has no plans to give up the sport while he’s still kicking.
Topics varied for board’s first meet
Topics varied for board’s first meet
The Vincent Community Board started their year by hitting the road and holding their first meeting of 2026 in Omakau.
Name for new civic building sought
Name for new civic building sought
A public workshop was held on Thursday to discuss how the new $45million civic building in Cromwell should be named — and how the community should be consulted on that decision.
Vincent by-election voting begins
Vincent by-election voting begins
Delivery of voting papers for the Vincent ward by-election began last week and voting closes on March 3.
One vote best option: mayor
One vote best option: mayor
One mayor, one vote has been chosen by a small district council as their preferred voting system for the Otago region but it is not ideal, the mayor says.
Dry garden on show
Dry garden on show
With water prices rising and summers getting drier it may be time for Central Otago residents to re-think their traditional lawn and gardens. A dry garden is one way to reduce water use and cut...
Play making tour around NZ’s towns
Play making tour around NZ’s towns
A one-woman play is set to take the stage in a number of New Zealand towns this March.
New venue a win for rally
New venue a win for rally
Omakau racecourse was flat out at the weekend but the rides were two-wheeled, rather than four-legged.
Scoular signs off in style
Scoular signs off in style
Zack Scoular produced the finest drive of his career — in his last single-seater race — to win the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park on Sunday.
A year on, hall site sits empty
A year on, hall site sits empty
A year after a devastating blaze tore through Roxburgh's town hall and historic cinema, reducing them to rubble, the community is still coming to terms with what was lost - and grappling with what...
Council well reviewed in LGNZ report
Council well reviewed in LGNZ report
The Central Otago District Council has received a positive review from LGNZ’s Te Korowai continuous improvement programme.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
Central Otago’s mayor is disputing a Santana stock exchange announcement that says the council "endorses" the firm’s proposed gold mine.
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
The CODC could be in line to receive $1.25 million per year from Santana Minerals Ltd as part of an agreement that would grant access to council-owned roads for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Organisers have been "overwhelmed" by the support shown at a fundraising lunch in aid of the fight against Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine plans, they say.
Workshop about name for venue
Workshop about name for venue
A chance to have a say in the naming of the new civic building in Cromwell will be on offer next week.