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Burn trial of pines exhibits potential
Early results of a controlled burn operation trial over 50ha showed promise in controlling invasive wilding conifers provided the rare burning conditions could be achieved, the project manager says.
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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ
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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ
An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand
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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale
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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale
The orchards at the centre of a liquidation of a fledging Central Otago fruit company are up for sale.
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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences
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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences
The way was blocked, but one intrepid archaeologist walked the area Santana intends to dig up for gold. Mary Williams walked behind him, into a landscape protected by three agencies.
Contrasting sources
Contrasting sources
There was a stark contrast in clarity as the rain-affected Kawarau River met the Clutha River at Cromwell this week.
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Gold exploration application concerns
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Gold exploration application concerns
The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.
Gateway to Central Otago
Gateway to Central Otago
Millers Flat sits on the bank of the Clutha River 20km south of Roxburgh.
Atmosphere ‘incredible’
Atmosphere ‘incredible’
Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival held on Saturday.
Water plan over $500k
Water plan over $500k
The cost of the water plan demanded by the government from Central Otago District Council and the two other councils involved in the council controlled organisation to manage water services, was...
Councillors give their farewells
Councillors give their farewells
Nearly half a century of experience left the Central Otago District Council table last week as the final meeting of the triennium closed.
Still plenty of votes to be returned
Still plenty of votes to be returned
Voters in Central Otago are sending in their choices more quickly than in the past two elections, but many still have to make their choices known before voting closes on October 11.
Great moment to see hospital move forward
Great moment to see hospital move forward
It was a great moment recently as your local MP to witness the historic contract signing to build the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building.
Concern over vehicles on trail
Concern over vehicles on trail
The public have been asked to respect closures and stay off the under construction Kawarau Gorge Trail until it officially opens early next year.
Skin checks on board
Skin checks on board
The pain endured kayaking Lake Dunstan was forgotten when the reason for the punishing fundraising paddle was revealed in Clyde last week.
Stage of park’s new plaza completed
Stage of park’s new plaza completed
After months of careful planning and construction, the next stage of Kāmoanahaehae Riverside Park has been completed, offering the community a refreshed space to gather, connect and enjoy the...
Mine’s consent proposal amended
Mine’s consent proposal amended
A Millers Flat gold miner says if his consent application is publicly notified his quarry would no longer be economically viable.
Gardens ‘just incredible’
Gardens ‘just incredible’
The Blossom Festival festivities did not end on Saturday, as garden enthusiasts enjoyed a Sunday out touring eight unique gardens around Alexandra and Clyde topped off with a Devonshire Tea.
Smiles prove satisfying
Smiles prove satisfying
Endless hours of folding paper, urgently couriered wallpaper murals and rushed drives to Queenstown to collect components were rewarded with silverware at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Taking in the sights and sounds
Taking in the sights and sounds
The 68th Blossom Festival was held in Alexandra over the weekend. Central Otago News reporter Ella Jenkins attended the festival for the first time.
Competitors among world’s best shearers
Competitors among world’s best shearers
This weekend top merino shearers from New Zealand and elsewhere will compete for glory in Alexandra.