Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history
Nine months of misery have turned into a dream come true for a Roxburgh woman who battled bureaucracy over her efforts to preserve a piece of history.
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
It may be a matter of perspective whether the visual impact of a proposed gold mine on an outstanding Central Otago landscape is massive or minor.
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Council to vote on hub plan
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Council to vote on hub plan
A "clear framework" for the Cromwell Racecourse Reserve has been approved by the Cromwell Community Board as plans for a regional hub for sports fields progress.
SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control
SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control
State Highway 87 has fully reopened as a vegetation fire south of Kyeburn is brought under control.
Conserve water notice lifted for Omakau, Ophir
Conserve water notice lifted for Omakau, Ophir
A conserve water notice issued for residents of Omakau and Ophir has been lifted this morning.
Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites
Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites
An outdoor cinema, glamping, or an outdoor education centre have been floated as potential tourism ideas on Crown land around Lake Dunstan.
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Residents of Omakau and Ophir are being asked to conserve water after the Central Otago District Council issued a conserve water notice.
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
The brother of a former prime minister has been appointed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes.
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House price fall unlikely: council
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House price fall unlikely: council
A predicted housing boom is unlikely to bring down the price of a home in Central Otago, the council has warned.
Beloved figure in Cambrians dies
Beloved figure in Cambrians dies
Bob L. de Berry, often simply known as Bob of Cambrians, a beloved and eccentric figure in the tiny historic settlement of Cambrians Central Otago, has died.
New and old performers to feature
New and old performers to feature
MulletMan are crowd favourites at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Party in the Park attracts star acts
Party in the Park attracts star acts
Pioneer Park in the centre of Alexandra will be humming with activities for all ages.
Traditions still upheld by festival after 68 years
Traditions still upheld by festival after 68 years
New Kiwi’s full-circle adventure
New Kiwi’s full-circle adventure
It was an emotional occasion as 23 new New Zealanders gave their affirmations or oaths at a citizenship ceremony held at the Central Otago District Council building in Alexandra on Friday.
Cadet commended for milestones
Cadet commended for milestones
Sometimes accusations of "Queenstown-centric" are made when conversations assume the new hospital for Central Otago-Queenstown Lakes will be in Whakatipu.
Attractive rates idea not possible at present
Attractive rates idea not possible at present
For people worrying about the ever-increasing cost of living the idea of never having to pay rates, as suggested by a one mayoral candidate, has huge appeal.
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.