Response to upcoming growth key
Response to upcoming growth key
In this column over the years I’ve often touched on growth, both the good and the bad.
A public hospital: Cromwell or QT?
A public hospital: Cromwell or QT?
Sometimes accusations of "Queenstown-centric" are made when conversations assume the new hospital for Central Otago-Queenstown Lakes will be in Whakatipu.
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
A group opposing a proposed open-cast mine in Central Otago has been accused of nimbyism and being out of touch with the majority of the community.
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
A heritage group has distanced itself from its former president, who has spoken out against a proposed open-cast gold mine in Central Otago.
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for bovine tuberculosis (Tb) has begun on a Central Otago farm before a new livestock movement control area is introduced that will affect more than 100 properties.
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
Central Otago District Council’s chief executive has disputed a mayoral candidate’s claim that mining royalties could put an end to rates bills for residents.
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Committee an ‘attempt to subjugate’ community
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Committee an ‘attempt to subjugate’ community
Outraged locals in Central Otago say a mining firm’s proposed community committee is a "cynical" move to control the narrative.
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Agreement over need to curb rates increases
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Agreement over need to curb rates increases
Mayoral candidates for Central Otago have presented their pitches at the first of four community meetings in the district.
Accountant returns to rural roots
Accountant returns to rural roots
From rural Zimbabwe to the rolling hills of Central Otago, Conrad Kamota’s journey has come full circle — from finance professional to aspiring farmer.
Five confirmed safe after Roaring Meg callout
Five confirmed safe after Roaring Meg callout
Five people who were believed to be in distress in the water at Roaring Meg near Cromwell have been confirmed safe this afternoon.
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Mining company blocks access to historic road
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Mining company blocks access to historic road
A public route that leads to Central Otago conservation land is being blocked by an Australian-owned company planning an open-cast gold mine.
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'Think of the chaos if the mine comes'
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'Think of the chaos if the mine comes'
In a David and Goliath fight, Central Otago campaigners are battling to protect the Dunstan Mountains from an open-cast gold mine up for fast-tracking, Mary Williams reports.
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Community board holds last meeting
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Community board holds last meeting
The Teviot Valley Community Board held its last meeting of the triennium yesterday and it was a mixture of giving away money and moving farewell words.
‘Please do not vote for me’: candidate
‘Please do not vote for me’: candidate
A Central Otago District Council Cromwell ward candidate is asking voters not to vote for him after a change in circumstances.
Scheme revival considered
Scheme revival considered
A private consortium is gauging interest in reviving the pumped hydro power project shelved by the National government as promised during the last election — a decision labeled "a piece of spin" by...
Central Otago District Council financial planning queried
Central Otago District Council financial planning queried
What came first in council financial planning came under scrutiny at the Central Otago District Council’s audit and risk committee meeting last week.
$50k trust grant to local Polyfest
$50k trust grant to local Polyfest
Performing arts, roof replacement and new toys will all be possible in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District thanks to the latest round of grants from the Central Lakes Trust.
Surprise for raffle winner
Surprise for raffle winner
An outpouring of community support has lead to a successful Daffodil Day raffle fundraiser for the Cancer Society with the charity raising more than $5000 for supporting those with cancer and...
Community effort brings learning centre new oven
Community effort brings learning centre new oven
The smell of fresh cheese scones wafted through an Alexandra early learning centre last Thursday to celebrate a long overdue upgrade of its oven.