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    A construction sign makes the entrance to the Santana Bendigo Ophir gold project. PHOTO STEPHEN...

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    Mice control key factor in proposal: Tocher

    There was an elephant in the room at the final day of the one-day hearings, although it was an animal nowhere near the size of the world’s largest land mammal.

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    Environmental groups struggling to afford Santana fast-track process

    Sally Gepp, KC. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Environmental groups struggling to afford Santana fast-track process

    Two environmental groups involved in the Santana Minerals fast-track process say they have run out of time and money and are asking for cash from the mining company to stay involved.

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    Mine’s national significance debated

    Infrastructure being developed below the Santana Bendigo Ophir gold project. PHOTO STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Mine’s national significance debated

    The Santana Minerals goldmine was described as the biggest project in the fast-track process, but was not nationally significant.

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    Land rehabilitation fund raises questions

    Mark Chrisp. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Land rehabilitation fund raises questions

    A $50 million fund, set up to provide cash for a trust to rehabilitate land at the site of the Santana Minerals goldmine when it closed, brought more questions than answers yesterday.

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    Projected tax contribution from proposed gold mine disputed

    Material being stock-piled near the Santana Bendigo Ophir gold project. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Projected tax contribution from proposed gold mine disputed

    Scorn was yesterday poured on the amount of money suggested would go into the government’s coffers by the proposed Santana Minerals gold mine.

    Impacts of proposed mine heard

    Infrastructure being developed below the proposed Santana Bendigo gold mine site. PHOTOS: STEPHEN...

    Impacts of proposed mine heard

    Over the past 10 days a panel considering a fast-track consent application for Santana Minerals’ proposed gold mine in Central Otago has heard from expert witnesses.

    Looking ahead to preserve the past

    Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery, in Alexandra. PHOTO: CO NEWS FILES

    Looking ahead to preserve the past

    Alexandra’s museum is undertaking an "ambitious" 20-year plan to firm up its future.

    Architects make pitch for entertainment centre rebuild

    The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre. File photo

    Architects make pitch for entertainment centre rebuild

    More than 20 architects made their pitch for the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre rebuild with four shortlisted to present their ideas this week.

    Father, son travel through Japan

    Central Otago News columnist Doug White enjoys a meal with his son Hamish on their cycling trip...

    Father, son travel through Japan

    Some readers of the CO News may be familiar with the Netflix travel documentary/road trip comedy Travels with My Father.

    Vintage and weather key factors

    Otago Polytechnic partnered with Gisborne-based Riversun Nursery for a nine-year study at the...

    Vintage and weather key factors

    When it comes to picking a pinot noir, it is the vintage that matters most, an Otago study has confirmed.

    Warbirds show brings in over $57m

    Warbirds Over Wānaka 2026 airshow contributed nearly $60 million to the regional economy, a new...

    Warbirds show brings in over $57m

    Warbirds Over Wānaka’s airshow contributed more than $57 million to the regional economy this year — up 40% on 2024 — new data shows.

    Trust grants worth over $178m

    Barbara Bridger. Photo: Allied Media files

    Trust grants worth over $178m

    More than 3500 grants worth more than $178 million have been made as the Central Lakes Trust (CLT) continues to invest in initiatives across the region.

    Half Mile planting to begin again

    Enthusiastic gardeners out in force at the first of this season’s Half Mile reserve planting days...

    Half Mile planting to begin again

    Replanting on the Half Mile area, south of Alexandra, is continuing for the third year.

    Maniototo school finalist in excellence awards

    Melissa Bell. Photo: supplied

    Maniototo school finalist in excellence awards

    A small Central Otago school is one of two finalists competing for the excellence in secondary school student engagement and attendance award at next week’s New Zealand Education Excellence Awards.

    National title win ‘pretty special’

    Omakau Earnscleugh Collie Club member Alan "Snow" Stewart, of Galloway and his dog Ice won the...

    National title win ‘pretty special’

    Southern dog triallist Alan "Snow" Stewart has realised a long-held ambition to win a New Zealand Championship event.

    Big, beautiful and on budget: new events centre opening approaches

    The outside of Te Puna Mahara - Cromwell Memorial Events Centre, in Cromwell, is complete but the...

    Big, beautiful and on budget: new events centre opening approaches

    If a picture paints a thousand words then brace yourself because no pictures were permitted on the media tour of the new Te Puna Mahara — Cromwell Memorial Events Centre.

    Restored cottage to have open day

    One of Cromwell's oldest properties, known as The Junction, has been restored and repurposed as...

    Restored cottage to have open day

    One of Cromwell’s oldest properties has been restored and will be open to the public on Saturday.

    Moving closer to the national finals

    Cromwell College band Offshore, from left, Logan Hunt, Mischa Thomlinson and Indiana Cameron and...

    Moving closer to the national finals

    "Weeks and weeks" of practice have paid off for a Cromwell band that has moved a step closer to the national finals of the 2026 Smokefreerockquest.

    Show makes impact

    Show makes impact

    One of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and community events has generated an estimated $19.3 million in additional spending for the Southern Lakes region.

    Distance no barrier for performers

    Cromwell friends Darren Kelly (left) and Scott Mitchell will play Jesus and Judas respectively in...

    Distance no barrier for performers

    Distance has not stopped a group of Central Otago performers from taking to the stage.
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      Owner puts family first, closes business

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      Young netball star shooting for the top

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