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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
Distance no barrier for performers
Distance has not stopped a group of Central Otago performers from taking to the stage.